Head of Origination & Relationship Management Banking (Managing Director)

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Application Deadline: 6 January 2026

Department: Relationship Management

Location: London / Sheffield / Hybrid Working (expectation to attend office 2 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week / flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

Band: Managing Director

Salary: Competitive

THE ROLE

In this position you are responsible for and will manage, either directly or through a team of relationship directors/managers, ongoing relationship aspects of the BBB’s portfolio of Delivery Partners, and the teams commercial relationships with both existing and potential Delivery Partners.

With responsibility for Business Development’s origination strategy towards the Delivery Partners with a focus on the Banking (debt) products, including the successful marketing of new transactions, you will also, in conjunction with the Product teams, input into the development of new product opportunities in response to economic and market conditions, all within the scope of the Banking and Investment Businesses business plan.

Ensuring the efficient running of the Origination and Relationship Management (ORM) team in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer is also a key requirement for this role.

You will have substantial experience as a banker, corporate financier and leadership, and be able to demonstrate proven experience in relationship management and developing corporate finance or SME securitisation transactions, and a deep knowledge of current regulations and future developments in this area.

A good understanding of the UK and European State Aid rules vis‑à‑vis government capital markets and SME support schemes is also required.

Key Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development