SME Banking Relationship Manager (Banking)

Location: Hybrid role covering Sussex, with conditions listed for Horsham, Hastings, and Reigate; at least two days per week or 40% of working time at an office site.

Salary: Starting from £61,344 per year.

Company

hirify.global is investing in its people, locations, and technology to serve 28 million customers and develop the future of finance.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of businesses across Sussex with turnover between £3m and £10m.
• Understand clients’ ambitions and identify suitable lending, working capital, deposit, and wider Group expertise solutions.
• Develop existing relationships, build connections across the local business community, and create new-to-bank opportunities.
• Assess credit propositions, consider risk, and make evidence-based commercial decisions.
• Use digital tools and new ways of working to simplify banking for clients.

Requirements

• Experience developing lasting relationships, understanding client priorities, and managing the varied demands of a portfolio.
• Strong business development experience with a track record of identifying opportunities, developing prospective relationships, and creating value through new and existing business.
• Experience assessing credit propositions, applying established frameworks, and balancing commercial value with effective risk management.
• Strong understanding of commercial lending products and working capital, with the ability to identify suitable options for individual business needs.
• Ability to understand businesses, markets, and competitive landscapes to uncover opportunities.
• Ability to assess information objectively, challenge assumptions, and make sound practical decisions.

Nice to have

• Relationship management or business development experience in banking or wider financial services.
• Experience managing key relationships, navigating different priorities, and bringing people together to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience using commercial information and judgement to develop credit proposals.
• Experience using digital tools and banking platforms in day-to-day work.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time hybrid working arrangement.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, learning, development, and workplace adjustments.
• Pension contribution of up to 15%, annual performance-related bonus, and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, adaptable lifestyle benefits, wellbeing initiatives, and generous parental leave.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process; eligible disabled applicants may receive guaranteed interviews through the Disability Confident Scheme.

Hiring process

• Apply through the company’s application process and reference Job ID 165355.