Corporate Banking Director

Overview

Grow and lead a portfolio of Corporate Banking clients and act as Metro Bank's external face to the market, building strong, influential relationships with corporates, intermediaries, professional advisors and key regional stakeholders.

• Originate, structure and deliver complex corporate debt solutions, including bespoke facilities of £5m+, working in close partnership with our Invoice Finance, Asset Finance and Asset Based Lending specialists.
• Bring a "One Team" mindset – building deep internal relationships across Credit, Risk, Product and Operations to deliver exceptional, joined‑up outcomes for customers.
• Lead the structuring of debt‑led propositions, ensuring they meet Metro Bank's risk appetite, pricing discipline and regulatory standards – without losing sight of commercial reality.
• Inspire, coach and role‑model high standards of performance, behaviour and ownership across the team and wider bank.

• A highly credible corporate banker with outstanding relationship management skills and experience supporting businesses with complex funding requirements.
• A demonstrable track record of originating and growing profitable corporate portfolios, with strong market influence and a collaborative leadership style.
• Deep experience of structuring mid‑corporate debt solutions, underpinned by excellent credit writing, financial analysis and commercial judgement.
• Confidence and gravitas to engage, influence and negotiate effectively with senior executives, advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong regional networks, including established relationships with Corporate Finance and Debt Advisors.
• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders.

We believe in "one in, one up" at Metro Bank, growing our own and promoting from within.

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous holiday allowance
• Attractive pension scheme
• Healthcare
• Life assurance
• Colleague discounts

We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career.