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Relationship Manager - SME & CommercialLJ Recruitment • Southall, ENG, GB
Relationship Manager - SME & Commercial

Relationship Manager - SME & Commercial

LJ Recruitment • Southall, ENG, GB
18 days ago
Salary
£45,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Relationship Manager - Commercial & SME Banking\n

Location: South London (Fully Office-Based)
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum

About the Role\n

We are seeking an experienced Relationship Manager to join our Branch Banking team. This role focuses on driving profitable growth by providing high-quality relationship management to Commercial and SME clients. You will own a designated portfolio, manage credit needs, identify new opportunities, and ensure exceptional customer outcomes.

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This is a key position for an ambitious banking professional who can balance portfolio growth with robust risk awareness, early warning identification, and strong adherence to regulatory standards.

\nKey Responsibilities Customer & Portfolio Management\n
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    Manage and grow a portfolio of Commercial/SME clients.

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    Conduct regular customer meetings, networking, and business development activities.

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    Ensure all customer interactions follow TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) guidelines.

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    Handle targeted account opening volumes and refer clients for Trade, FX, or Islamic banking products where appropriate.

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Commercial Growth\n
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    Achieve asset and deposit growth targets for the branch.

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    Prepare and negotiate customer credit proposals.

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    Submit credit papers and account-opening documents to internal approval teams.

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    Support the disbursement of lending in line with business objectives.

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Control & Compliance\n
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    Manage credit renewals in accordance with policy and deadlines.

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    Monitor compliance-related transactions and ensure Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) is completed.

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    Track excesses and Key Risk Indicators across all key accounts.

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    Ensure branch SLAs are achieved for account opening and ongoing servicing.

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Team & Branch Support\n
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    Coach and support junior RMs/RSOs to achieve KPI expectations.

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    Assist in preparing MI, meeting materials, presentations, and business development reporting.

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    Contribute to branch-related projects, planning, data analysis, and championing operational initiatives.

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    Provide support to interns and new joiners where required.

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Regulatory Conduct\n
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    Adhere to the FCA and PRA Conduct Rules at all times, demonstrating integrity, skill, diligence, and commitment to delivering good customer outcomes.

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    Maintain compliance with the Certification Regime, conduct risk standards, and internal policy frameworks.

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\nExperience & Requirements\n
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    Minimum 5 years' experience in a Relationship Manager role within the banking sector (Commercial/SME preferred).

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    Strong understanding of credit processes, risk management, and commercial banking products.

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    Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional qualifications (or commitment to obtaining them).

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    Demonstrated competence in:

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      Relationship management & customer service

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      Financial analysis & credit understanding

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      Regulatory knowledge

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      Staff development & coaching

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    Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.

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    Confident, proactive, and capable of managing a busy diary and diverse workload.

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\nWhat We Offer\n
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    Competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000

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    Professional development and ongoing certification support

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    A collaborative, office-based working environment in South London

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    The opportunity to influence branch commercial performance and build strong corporate relationships

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If you are a driven Relationship Manager with strong commercial expertise and a passion for exceptional client service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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