Join Barclays in the role of Relationship Director, where you will foster productive partnerships with our customers focusing on the Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics (MTL) sector, undertake research of customer industry trends and design tailored solutions based on their unique needs and goals. This is a fantastic role with a flexible and hybrid style working pattern and will be based at our large office in Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5AB, which is ideally located in the centre of the city with its vibrant choice of cultural venues, retailers, pubs and restaurants.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Proven strong communication skills.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and legally privileged information.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Knowledge of credit products and services.

Desired Skills Include

• Proactive and motivated individual and a structured thinker with the ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, reliability and makes ownership a priority.
• Demonstrates a desire for continued learning.
• Business development skills.
• Experience in the MTL sector.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role such as risk, controls and business acumen, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

This role is located in Leeds.

Purpose of the role

To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with corporate clients. It acts as the bridge between the bank’s offerings and clients’ needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long‑term success.

Accountabilities

• Manage client relationships to identify the client’s financial goals, challenges and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs.
• Research and understand the client’s industry trends, regulatory landscape and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations.
• Design customised solutions that address the client’s specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank’s portfolio.
• Communicate the value proposition of proposed solutions, justify recommendations and negotiate terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank.
• Provide guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, risk management and wealth management strategies and update them on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship.
• Assess financial, legal and operational risks associated with client relationships and implement measures to minimise potential losses.
• Document all client interactions, transactions and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings and the overall bank strategy.
• Monitor client satisfaction, revenue generated and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts.
• Execute market research and analysis to support the identification of potential new opportunities, market trends and customer needs, to develop strategies for business growth.

Vice President Expectations

• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross‑functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business‑aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In‑depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem‑solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Banking and Financial Services

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