Relationship Manager - SME Commercial Banking

Location: Yorkshire, with hybrid working requiring at least two days per week or 40% of working time at an office site

Company

hirify.global is transforming its banking business, technologies, workplaces, and financial services for the future.

What you will do

• Own and manage a high-profile SME client portfolio across North and West Yorkshire, serving actively trading businesses typically turning over £3m–£10m.
• Build trusted relationships with existing and prospective clients across professional services, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, construction, and hospitality.
• Identify and deliver tailored Commercial Banking solutions covering lending, working capital, cashflow facilities, payments, deposits, and cards.
• Originate and win new-to-bank business through prospecting, relationship-led development, and strategic outreach.
• Work with Group Partners and specialist teams to coordinate joined-up client solutions.
• Manage portfolio credit and risk, prepare credit proposals, and support clients with ESG and Net Zero priorities.

Requirements

• Experience in Commercial or Corporate Banking with SME or trading-business clients.
• Experience originating or winning new business, or contributing materially to deal execution in a competitive banking environment.
• Strong portfolio and relationship management skills, including the ability to influence clients and external partners.
• Experience assessing credit proposals, preparing credit papers, and making policy-aligned risk recommendations.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with an understanding of commercial terms and lending documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexibility and reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities.
• Pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes, including free shares.
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Adaptable lifestyle benefits, including discounted shopping.