Commercial Director (Embedded Finance)

TL;DR

Commercial Director (Embedded Finance): Leading the Business Development team to execute go-to-market plans for embedded finance solutions with an accent on strategic partnerships and commercial modeling. Focus on identifying new value pools, driving infrastructure transformation, and building long-term relationships with top-tier merchants and institutions.

Location: Hybrid; Must spend at least two days per week (40% of time) at one of the office sites (Chester, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, or London)

Salary: £106,565 - £125,370

Company

A leading UK banking group rebooting its financial services to build the future of finance.

What you will do

• Lead the Business Development team and set bold go-to-market strategies for Embedded Finance.
• Design commercial models for partnerships with top-tier merchants and institutions.
• Identify target sectors to unlock new value pools and drive growth.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with credible clients.
• Transform infrastructure and operating models for commercial product management to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Embedded Finance MD on data-driven initiatives to improve customer experiences and drive innovation.

Requirements

• Proven experience operating at the executive level.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial instincts to deliver profitable growth under changing economic conditions.
• Expertise in constructing winning commercial proposals and bids.
• Capability to motivate and develop diverse, high-performing teams.
• Must be based in the UK and able to work from one of the specified office locations.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Inclusive environment as a Disability Confident Leader with dedicated support for diversity and equity.
• Flexible working options and a wide range of wellbeing initiatives.