Relationship Director | S3 | CCB | Aberdeen
About the role
IT STARTS HERE
a global, high-impact brand
technology-driven organisation
Together
customer-centric transformation
thinking, innovation
courage to challenge
It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference
Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper
Retail & Commercial Banking
Santander Corporate Bank
Relationship Director
Aberdeen Business Centre.
We’re shaping the way we work
through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Creating and delivering a growth strategy including relationships with clients, prospects, and professionals
- Providing your clients with an experience that is second to none.
- Ensuring a great risk culture is embedded across your portfolio
- Driving a proactive and collaborative environment across CCB.
- Coaching a Relationship Manager to improve their skills and knowledge
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
enabling teams to go beyond
Professional Experience
- Experience of developing and driving a business development strategy, to deliver the Corporate Bank's ambitious growth, through existing client network and intermediaries. (Required)
- Proven track record of credit and financial crime risk experience (Required)
- Proven track record of providing high quality client experience. (Required)
- Proven experience of managing a portfolio of corporate businesses (Required)
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, analytical, and report-writing skills. (Required)
Education
- Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field. - (Preferred)
- Relevant professional banking or finance qualification, such as the Chartered Banker Diploma, ACIB, CFA, ACA or ACCA - (Preferred)
- Ongoing commitment to professional development, including regulatory awareness and leadership capability, aligned with Santander's standards for continuous learning. - (Required)
Languages
- Fluent English (spoken and written) - required)
- Required for clear communication with clients, internal stakeholders, and regulatory correspondence.
Hard Skills
- Advanced credit and financial analysis - ability to assess risk, structure complex lending solutions, and prepare high-quality credit submissions. (Required)
- Great commercial acumen - deep understanding of corporate banking products, markets, and the wider economic environment. (Required)
Soft Skills
- Exceptional relationship management and communication skills - able to engage and influence clients, stakeholders, and colleagues effectively. (Required)
- Leadership and coaching ability - inspires and develops others, fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement. (Required)
- Resilient and optimistic mindset - approaches challenges positively, demonstrates adaptability, and promotes Santander's values and behaviours. (Required)
WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It's about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive - personally and professionally.
Salary Range
- £67,898.00 - £101,846.00 per annum (depending on experience)
- This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- £6,000 car allowance per year
- Company funded individual private medical insurance
- Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans.
- As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services
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Competitive rewards
Wellbeing that goes beyond work
Support for every life stage
Time to give back
Global growth opportunities
Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.
To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern
at least 12 days per month
Right to work in the UK
- All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Not included in the source posting: benefits.
Skills
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