Corporate Banker - Director - Transport and Logistics
Key Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and grow senior-level relationships with corporate clients across the UK T&L sector
- Originate new business opportunities and expand existing relationships in line with strategic priorities
- Lead transactions end-to-end, including structuring, negotiation, and execution alongside product teams
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, engaging regularly with Treasury and C-suite stakeholders
- Develop and execute strategic client account plans to maximise long-term value
- Identify sector trends, risks, and opportunities, contributing to broader team strategy
- Coordinate internal stakeholders across products and geographies to deliver integrated solutions
- Lead pitch development and client presentations to secure new mandates
- Take ownership of portfolio performance, including revenue generation, credit quality, and risk management
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and KYC requirements
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture through coaching, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.
Candidate Profile
Experience & Expertise
- 10+ years' experience in corporate or investment banking, with Director-level exposure in client coverage or origination
- Strong track record within the UK Transportation & Logistics sector, with demonstrable client relationships
- Proven ability to originate business, lead deal execution, and deliver against revenue targets
- Experience across lending, capital markets, and advisory products
- Sound understanding of credit risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Background within an international banking environment preferred
Qualifications
- Degree from a leading university (2:1 or equivalent or above)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Commercially minded, with a strong results orientation
- High level of integrity and professional credibility
- Self-driven with the ability to operate autonomously
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on long-term relationship building
Why Join?
- Join a close-knit, collaborative team with a supportive and approachable culture
- Opportunity to take genuine ownership of client relationships and deals
- Strong work-life balance relative to the broader market
- Flat structure enabling greater visibility and impact
- Platform that encourages initiative, entrepreneurship, and long-term relationship development
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