Commercial Relationship Manager

Description:

The Co-operative Bank, the UK’s original ethical bank, is seeking a Commercial Relationship Manager to support and expand its portfolio of commercial and corporate banking clients. This role involves managing existing commercial lending clients (5 - 15 million asset lending requirements) while identifying new business opportunities. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted adviser to company owners, aligning with the bank’s ethical values and customer-led policies.

This is a hybrid role requiring travel to clients, with mileage paid. Some meetings will be held at the head office in Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Oversee and grow a complex commercial lending portfolio within the UK market.
• Client Engagement: Act as a trusted adviser for company owners, understanding their financial needs.
• Business Development: Attract new clients to the bank while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and drive lending growth.
• Ethical Banking Promotion: Represent The Co-operative Bank’s values in the commercial and corporate banking sectors.

Required Experience & Skills:

✅ Proven experience in commercial banking with a focus on lending and portfolio management.
✅ Ability to manage complex commercial lending portfolios (5 - 15 million asset lending requirements).
✅ Strong client management and business development skills.
✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
✅ Willingness to travel for client meetings (mileage covered).
✅ Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).

What You Can Expect From Us:

✔ Flexible & Remote Working – Hybrid role with home-based flexibility.
✔ Car Allowance & Mileage – £5.5k car allowance plus paid mileage.
✔ Annual Bonus & Salary Reviews – Competitive financial rewards.
✔ Holidays – 27 days (rising to 30 with service) + option to buy 5 extra days.
✔ Pension – Employer contribution of up to 10%.
✔ Life Assurance & Income Protection – Security for you and your family.
✔ Wellbeing Support – Mental health, physiotherapy, and GP services via Help@Hand.
✔ Paid Volunteering Days – 2 paid days per year to support ethical causes.
✔ Exclusive Discounts – Access to over 800 retailers via MyReward.
✔ Family-Friendly Policies – Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
✔ Professional Growth – Continued learning and career development opportunities.

About The Co-operative Bank

Founded over 150 years ago, The Co-operative Bank has always been driven by values and ethics. As part of the Coventry Building Society Group, we continue to make a positive impact on customers, colleagues, and society.