Relationship Manager, Lloyds
Commercial Banking, SME Yorkshire
Plus An annual performance-related bonus and Share schemes including free shares
2-3 days a week in office
Retail and commercial bank
Be an early applicant
Retail and commercial bank
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Plus An annual performance-related bonus and Share schemes including free shares
2-3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To support families and businesses, helping them to take the next step, whatever that may be.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate should have experience in Commercial or Corporate Banking, managing SME or trading‑business clients. Ideally with a proven track record of originating and/or winning new business or playing a material role in deal execution within a competitive Commercial Banking environment
- Strong portfolio and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships and influence customers and external partners
- Solid credit and risk capability, including experience assessing credit proposals, preparing credit papers and making sound, policy‑aligned recommendations
- Confident communication and negotiation skills, with a working understanding of commercial terms and lending documentation
- We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- You'll take end-to-end ownership of a high‑profile SME client portfolio in the North & West Yorkshire area, managing relationships with actively trading businesses typically turning over between £3m and £10m
- This is a strategically important portfolio with strong growth potential, where you'll be accountable for portfolio management, income, lending, risk and relationship outcomes, focusing on keeping existing business, deepening client relationships and building long‑term client confidence
- Acting as the face of Lloyds Bank, you'll develop strong relationship management capability by building trusted partnerships with existing and new SME clients across sectors such as professional services, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, construction and hospitality
- You'll take time to understand each client's business model, ambitions and challenges, proactively identifying opportunities to deliver Commercial Banking solutions including lending, working capital and cashflow facilities, payments, deposits and cards, ensuring every interaction adds clear customer value
- A key expectation, alongside managing your portfolio, is that you'll play an active role in originating and winning new‑to‑bank business through relationship‑led business development, prospecting and strategic outreach
- You'll build a strong internal and external network, working closely with Group Partners and specialist teams to bring the full breadth of the Bank to your clients and deliver tailored, joined‑up solutions
- You'll also manage the credit and risk profile of your portfolio, undertaking credit assessments, preparing credit proposals and making risk‑aware recommendations in line with policy and appetite
- As a trusted advisor, you'll support clients with wider risk considerations, including ESG priorities and their journey towards Net Zero, balancing strong commercial judgement with disciplined risk management in a region where high‑quality client relationships truly matter
Application process
- End Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Our take
Lloyds Bank, part of Lloyds Banking Group, began operations back in 1765 and is nowadays one of the UK’s leading retail and commercial banks. As with many leading banks, the company has dealt with its share of controversy, but it has nonetheless stood the test of time and worked to build back its public reputation in the wake of these setbacks.
As part of its ongoing digital transformation, the company is seeking to put the cloud at the front of its services and systems, and has cited intentions to invest heavily in overhauling its technology infrastructure. All this seeks to serve the modern banking customer, and to compete with the fast-increasing number of alternative banking options appearing on the market.
On top of this, Lloyds Bank has shown great interest in facilitating innovation in the industry, joining as a partner on "FinTech Action Labs" to bring its industry expertise to early-stage FinTechs. The company continues to enhance its online and mobile services (it is the UK's biggest mobile bank), as well as expanding its partnerships with digital banking companies.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
- A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
- A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
- Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
- Health insurance: Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
- Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
- Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
- Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
- Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our 'Your Tomorrow' scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Charlie Nunn
(Group Chief Executive)Spent nine years at HSBC, including as Group Head of Wealth Management and Digital, and as CEO of Wealth and Personal Banking.
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