Director, Trade Services

Director, Trade Services page is loaded Director, Trade Serviceslocations: Birmingham: Birmingham 125 Colmore Rowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 15, 2025 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: 142555 End Date Sunday 14 September 2025 Salary Range £0 - £0 Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Director, Trade Services SALARY: £83,000 - £107,000 per annum (dependent on experience) LOCATION: Birmingham HOURS: Full-Time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites About This Opportunity Within Client Operations - Lending & Working Capital we're dedicated to providing a streamlined end-to-end journey for clients, utilising new ways of working and technology alongside skilled colleagues to deliver best in class service.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the leadership team within the Lending & Working Capital team, you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day servicing of Traditional Trade Products and associated secondary balance sheet management, including invoice discounting and receivables purchase products. This servicing spans Business and Commercial Banking, Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), and LBCM clients.Our aim is to maintain and build on our industry recognised best-in-class offering, delivering a range of complex products - we're looking for someone to lead the team to deliver on our ambitious plans aligned to CIB's significant growth strategy. The teams are involved in a range of strategic programmes to deliver significant improvement in journey efficiency, partnering with platform teams to provide a market leading digital trade offering.We need someone capable of working with partners across the entire E2E journey and bringing the circa 120 colleagues on the journey with you while continuing to make Lending & Working Capital Servicing an excellent place to develop. Driving activity across the team you'll be responsible for the delivery of a substantial asset book, highlighting the importance of our ability to support clients and contribute to the success of the Commercial Bank. Key Accountabilities: Optimising cost to serve through driving efficiency through the operation Effective development, delivery and oversight of business performance against shared service agreements & key performance metrics Lead and contribute to the shaping of a significant strategic investment portfolio with the ability to turn strategy into delivered plans and sustained business performance Delivering business transformation through continuous improvement and driving the introduction of new technology to optimise E2E client journey Partner effectively with coverage and product partners taking a role in shaping business strategy Operational cost and risk management What You'll Need Scale Leadership in Financial Services : Proven experience leading large, high-performing teams within financial services, delivering strategic outcomes through effective coaching and operational oversight. Cost and Risk Management : Demonstrated expertise in managing cost and operational risk, including the use of risk frameworks and proactive mitigation planning. Emerging Technology Implementation : Experience applying technologies such as Agentic AI, Generative AI, or digitalisation strategies to enhance operational performance and team effectiveness. Strategic Change Delivery : Ability to shape and deliver strategic programmes in partnership with platform teams, securing investment and driving transformation in agile environments. Continuous Improvement, Process and Governance Oversight : Skilled in managing complex processes with high regulatory and industry standards, while finding opportunities to improve efficiency and customer experience. Industry and Market Expertise : Maintains awareness of evolving market, economic, regulatory, and political factors impacting the Trade Business. A background in Trade Services and product knowledge is highly desirable; however, strong financial services and scale leadership experience is essential. About Working For Us Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesIf you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.