Sterling Williams are supporting an International Bank in the UK who are looking to hire a Branch Manager / Relationship Manager for their Manchester based Branch

Branch Manager / Relationship Manager

Permanent; full-time - office based 5 days per week

Salary circa £ pa plus benefits

Manchester

The role holder is primarily responsible for driving profitable volume growth through value added sales and service of Commercial / SME customers. They target and manage an assigned portfolio of customers within the commercial credit business segments.

The key challenge in this role is to manage both existing and grow new corporate portfolios and to read early warning signs that could affect the portfolio health.

The key points of focus for the role include:

To ensure branch achieves targets in terms of account volumes, asset growth, liability growth and remittance values, however other targets may be agreed from time to time depending on business needs.

To ensure sales & related activity are conducted in a compliant and professional manner and in a way that reflects the bank’s vision & values.

Line manager to the branch staff

The successful candidate will have:

A diverse exposure to UK banking with at least 5 years’ experience in running sales teams

Demonstrates the traits of an Inspirational leader

Extensive business development and relationship management knowledge

Experienced lender, with practical knowledge of relevant UK products, procedures & legislation

Experienced presenter - with both internal & external audiences at all levels.

Key stakeholder manager - at all levels both internally & externally.

Understanding of UK compliance legislation such as related to AML & TCF with experience of practical application

A can do attitude and a willingness to drive changes in attitudes & working practices

Substantial on the job experience of UK Banking

Enhanced banking sales & relationship management experience from a UK banking background

Able to drive KPIs via strategic planning and sales & service management and has a track record of exceeding targets at both individual and team level