Senior Relationship Manager

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Job description

About the roleThe Senior Relationship Manager is part of a fast-growing business and a frontrunner in sustainable banking, responsible for delivering growth in the provision of Business Banking lending and products, through the development of new and existing customer relationships. This encompasses social housing, healthcare, arts and culture and education and other third sector organisations.Responsibilities:Generate new lending enquiries and presenting credit assessments to the Bank's UK credit committee, in furtherance of the team objectivesManage a c. £100m portfolio of customer relationships both in terms of credit risk and operational performance to actively promote Triodos Bank's lending, banking services and marketing events/ campaigns, raising the bank's external profileDevelop and maintain a network of key business introducers within the professional business community to ensure that they have a good working knowledge of Triodos Bank and act as introducers of quality businessDevelop and maintain ongoing bank policy and strategy regarding specialist sectors. This also involves raising the awareness of the bank in the relevant networks and communities, and working with international co-workers to form a wider perspectiveBe available to assist with pan sector activity within business and personal banking to reinforce our regional presence across the UKPrepare and negotiate indicative term sheets and loan terms for new and existing complex, high profile or large exposure customers and their advisorsLiaise with the Technical & Securities team and / or solicitors to ensure smooth processing of loan formalities and pay-outsActively participate in team meetings and communications which may involve travelling within the UK and occasional trips to EuropeTriodos Bank is proud of its culture, ethos and ability to make a positive change in society. It is important that candidates evidence a strong commitment to Triodos Bank's core values of ethical sustainability and transparency, as well as the personal qualities to live these values.This role is based in the North of England where you will primarily work from home.In order to be successful in this role, you will have considerable experience in commercial lending, and be able to deal with complex credit proposals and customers. The ability to develop and manage a client portfolio with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with customers from a wide variety of backgrounds. As a senior member of the regional team, you will also have the opportunity to mentor and train colleagues in the department and act as deputy for the Regional Manager. We will support your own personal development and growth and help you realise your career ambitions.What we offerWe are looking for a positive, self-motivated person with a strong affinity to the Triodos values and a genuine interest in social and cultural issues. In return for your commitment and hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary of circa £55,000 (depending on experience), plus a benefits package including:Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwardsLife Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay)Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months servicePrivate Medical Insurance (non-contributory introduction level)A Health Cash Plan (non-contributory introduction level)Vitality Leave - After each 7 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up 3 months25 days (FTE) plus bank holidays per annum with additional increase in holiday though length of service (up to 5 days FTE)A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (FTE) to maximum of 30 daysSeason Ticket Loan available for commuting into the officeA wellbeing allowance of £100 a yearVoluntary benefits, including discounts and cycle to work schemeTriodos embraces flexibility and diversity in the workplace and is proud to be a Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident "Committed" employer. Should you wish to discuss flexibility in any way, please do let us know in your application.Triodos Bank is proud to be using Rare's Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) which allows us to consider applicants' achievements in the context in which they were gained. We understand that not every candidate's achievements look the same on paper - and we want to recruit the best people, from every background. Once you've submitted your application to us, please make sure to check your inbox, and or junk folder, for an email with a link to the CRS form.Closing date: 10 DecemberLocationNorth England - location flexibleDate added26 November 2021