Senior Director

Overview

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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Head Office - Glasgow, Hybrid, Glasgow City
Categories: Premium Business

Business Unit: Group Business Banking
Salary range: £76,000 - £95,000 per annum DOE + Benefits
Location: UK Hybrid - Glasgow
Contract type: Permanent

• Driving the development and implementation of the corporate banking strategy, including the achievement of business development and growth in line with the business bank’s strategic agenda.
• Building and strengthening market presence, positioning the Bank as a trusted provider of senior debt for corporate transactions and securing high-quality lending opportunities both for existing and new customers.
• Structuring and presenting complex corporate lending proposals, leveraging deep financial analysis and management assessment to support robust credit decisions.
• Championing risk management and compliance, maintaining strict adherence to the Bank’s Risk Appetite to minimize exposure to bad and doubtful debt.
• Fostering collaboration and capability within the Strategic Finance team, including working in close partnership with colleagues, sharing expertise across the wider team, and providing coaching to drive collective performance.
• Staying ahead of market trends, maintaining expert knowledge of economic conditions and the corporate finance landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Delivering strong organisational and project leadership, partnering with the Strategic Finance Leadership Team to maximise income and optimise ROE.
• Acting as an ambassador for Virgin Money, demonstrating enterprise-wide behaviours and reinforcing brand values in every market interaction.

• Comprehensive financial services background, with up-to-date knowledge of UK markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Corporate Banking expertise, with a proven track record in structuring and executing complex lending agreements.
• Hands-on experience with club banks, and similar organisations to participate in multi-bank arrangements.
• Deep knowledge of regional lending markets, converting insight into high-quality, new-to-bank lending opportunities, including through exceptional credit skills.
• External network, leveraging strong relationships to originate and close deals.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, building instant credibility and handling challenging conversations effectively.
• End-to-end deal management experience, including detailed credit paper preparation, negotiations with varied stakeholders, due diligence oversight, legal documentation (LMA), and completion.
• Collaborative team player, adding value through knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Proven ability to deliver under pressure, meeting tight deadlines with initiative and resilience.
• Adaptability in complex, fast-changing environments, applying flexible problem-solving approaches.
• Advanced financial analysis and modelling skills, using current tools and techniques.

• In depth understanding of risk and compliance requirements in line with the role
• Portfolio / Project management expertise ability to manage competing priorities
• Business Degree and relevant vocational financial services qualification and/or proven track record and experience in a similar role – e.g. Chartered Institute of Bankers, Chartered Accountant etc.

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice.
• Private medical insurance
• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement
• Access to an annual performance-related bonus
• Training and development to help you progress your career
• A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

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