Commercial Relationship Manager
Way of working: Remote / Hybrid
Location: South Midlands area
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**At The Co-operative Bank we're proud to be different. We're proud of **our values and ethics, and our unique, customer-led Ethical Policy that shapes everything we do.
Born out of the co-operative movement over 150 years ago, you could say that doing the right thing has always been our thing. We don't just help people with their money, but help people fight for justice and the causes they care about.
We put people at the heart of every decision we make and t here's never been a more important time for our Bank to stand up for the causes that matter most to our customers, colleagues and partner organisations.
Join us and help us continue to make progress in environmental and societal change, all with the UK's original ethical bank.
We promote a hybrid working environment, which means you will be travelling between clients to which mileage will be paid and from home. To enable you to work from home, you will need have a suitable office set up which includes a desk and a chair in a location which is free from the interruptions of day-to-day life. There will also be ad hoc meetings wider Commercial team meetings at our head office in Manchester.
The role:
You will be a true ambassador for the Co-operative Bank and all that we stand for in the local Commercial and Corporate Banking communities, working hand in hand with internal and external stakeholders to provide first class service to new and existing customers. You will manage a portfolio of existing customers that fit the Relationship Banking criteria, and attract new customers to the Bank, becoming a "Trusted Adviser" to the company owners. We would expect the successful applicant to have the ability to travel, manage clients from a range of sectors with asset lending requirements between 5 - 15 million. You will already have some experience of managing a complex portfolio of UK commercial lending bringing in larger lending opportunities.
What You Can Expect From Us:
Flexible and home working
Car allowance of 5.5k plus mileage for travel
Company bonus scheme and Annual Salary Reviews
27 days holiday rising to 30 with service, plus opportunity to buy 5 extra days
Competitive pension with up to 10% employer contribution
Income protection / life assurance
Commitment from employers on continued learning & development
Wellbeing support `Help@Hand' offers mental health support, physiotherapy, GP's for both you and your family
2 paid days for volunteering per year
`MyReward' corporate discount for over 800 retailers and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Family friendly policies and supportive working environment
Colleague network groups committed to inclusion and diversity within our Bank.
We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK at this time.
As a bank we are committed to having an inclusive environment and a diverse workforce where everyone can reach their full potential.
At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of the Coventry Building Society Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.
If you require more information or this document in a different format, please contact careers@co-operativebank.co.uk
As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.
*Rated by Morningstar Sustainalytics in the Regional Banks sub-industry with a score of 11.2 as of 14 January 2025.
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