SME Area Director (Midlands & East)

Location: Birmingham, Midlands & East, United Kingdom. Hybrid working requires at least 1 day per week at an office site, at least 1 day per week with clients, and the remaining time may be spent working from home.

Salary: £85,493–£100,580 per year

Company

hirify.global supports businesses and contributes to the economic prosperity of the nation through commercial and relationship banking services.

What you will do

• Contribute to the strategic leadership and planning of the Midlands & East of England SME sector as a member of the regional SME Leadership Team.
• Lead, motivate, mentor, develop, and appraise Relationship Director and Relationship Manager teams.
• Develop relationship team capability, local business plans, client portfolios, and compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development, structuring, and assessment of complex client proposals and appropriate banking solutions.
• Monitor performance against business objectives, including regulated products where applicable, and take corrective action when needed.
• Manage senior client and business introducer relationships, represent the bank in the local market, and identify new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in SME or commercial banking with accountability for a significant client portfolio and team performance.
• Strong record of managing and growing a mature client book, including income generation and balance sheet performance.
• Experience leading Relationship Director and Relationship Manager teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence senior client relationships, including interactions with managing directors, finance directors, and boards.
• Expertise in credit, risk, trading, complex client structures, and proposals.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments, governance, and risk management.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexibility to manage the working pattern according to business needs.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergent conditions.
• Flexibility in office attendance, location, and working patterns where adjustments are required.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• Disability Confident Scheme interview guarantees apply to eligible applicants who meet the minimum criteria.