Business Development Director SME, Trading

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January 26, 2026 (16 days left to apply) job requisition :
145395
** End Date
** Sunday 25 January 2026
** Salary Range**£83,411 - £98,130
** Flexible Working Options
** Hybrid Working, Job Share
** Job Description Summary
** The Director role in Trading Business & Working Capital within CB Intermediaries at Lloyds Banking Group is a full-time, hybrid position based in Bristol or South West region.
The role focuses on supporting SME clients through term debt lending and broker engagement, with responsibilities including credit proposal writing, digital advocacy, and mentoring team members.
We're looking for candidates who have strong commercial banking experience, credit skills, and a track record in client acquisition. Lloyds offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, with flexible working arrangements and support for colleagues with disabilities.
** Job Description
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* JOB TITLE:

** Business Development Director SME, Trading
** LOCATION(S)**:
Bristol / South West / Thames Valley preferred however, we're flexible on location if you have relevant experience.
** SALARY:**  £83,411 - £98,130
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* HOURS:

** Full Time
** WORKING PATTERN:
** Our work style is flexible, which involves spending at least two days per week out with your network/clients. We'd expect you to attend your local hub location for monthly meetings.

Join our dynamic Intermediaries team within the Business & Commercial Bank, focusing on delivering term debt lending and acquiring new switchers for the organisation. Your mission will be to build and nurture relationships with brokers, leading the promotion of the bank to professionals and key influencers in your local area.

This role offers the chance to support our SME clients, typically with turnovers between £3 million and £25 million. As a crucial community figure, you'll develop business opportunities and represent our group within the professional community. You'll be an ambassador for change, embracing new tools to enhance the client and colleague experience, and support your team in achieving their goals.
** What you'll be doing:
*** Deliver exceptional service to brokers and clients, ensuring their needs are at the heart of every interaction.
* Provide funding solutions, write credit proposals, and ensure compliance with conduct risk requirements.
* Lead the profiling of the Bank through a variety of medium including digital advocacy and professional social media.
* Foster strong relationships with colleagues and partners to deliver comprehensive banking solutions tailored to brokers' needs.
* Support and mentor the team, providing guidance to help them achieve their objectives

If you think all banks are the same, you’d be wrong. We’re an innovative, fast-changing business that’s shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that’s empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.
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* What you’ll need:

*** Existing commercial banking experience alongside strong credit writing skills in the SME space and a proven track record of delivery of term debt products.
* Results Focused:
Taking personal responsibility for delivering results and embracing change with a growth mindset.
* New Client Acquisition:
Expertise in building and maintaining productive relationships, adept at securing high volumes of high-value client relationships.
* Specialist Knowledge:
Relevant credit and sector knowledge with experience using digital tools to drive excellent client outcomes and growth.
* People

Skills:

A growth mindset, keen to adopt tools that enhance the client experience.
* Environmental Awareness:
Upholding the Bank’s image through strong ethics and integrity across various clients and professionals.
** 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…