Business Development Director | S4 | Edinburgh

Business Development Director role based in Edinburgh, responsible for leading New Business delivery in the Region, driving market origination activity, and building external relationships.

Requirements

• Experience and confidence in origination, including regular cold calling and targeting of leads
• A proven track record of delivering results, by winning new Corporate Clients into the Banking sector
• A strong awareness of the local region and activity of our competitors in the marketplace
• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
• Relevant professional banking or finance qualification, such as the Chartered Banker Diploma, ACIB, CFA, or ACCA (or working towards)
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Strong commercial acumen
• Digital proficiency — confident use of CRM and workflow tools such as Salesforce, nCino, and Office 365 to manage client portfolios and ensure data accuracy
• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills
• Leadership and coaching ability
• Resilient and optimistic mindset

Benefits

• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• £6,000 car allowance per year
• Company funded individual private medical insurance
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services
• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network