Business Development Director

ISBAN - Grupo Santander; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth and client relationships. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and strong commercial acumen, alongside proficiency in CRM tools. Exceptional communication skills and leadership abilities are essential. Candidates with European language skills are preferred. The company offers competitive rewards and comprehensive wellbeing support, facilitating career growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Wellbeing support

Global growth opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of corporate banking products and wider economic environment.
• Confident use of CRM and workflow tools to manage client portfolios.
• Able to engage and influence clients effectively.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Digital proficiency

Exceptional relationship management

Leadership and coaching ability

Resilient and optimistic mindset

Education

Degree-level education in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Relevant professional banking or finance qualification

Tools

Salesforce

nCino

Office 365

Job description

**The Business Development Team** is looking for a **Business Development Director** based out of **Edinburgh**.* Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting. — (Preferred)* Relevant professional banking or finance qualification, such as the Chartered Banker Diploma, ACIB, CFA, or ACCA (or working towards). — (Preferred)- Additional European language skills (e.g. Spanish or Portuguese) — (Preferred) * Advantageous for collaboration with Santander Group colleagues and clients across international markets, but not a mandatory requirement for UK-based roles.* Strong commercial acumen — deep understanding of corporate banking products, markets, and the wider economic environment. (Required)* Digital proficiency — confident use of CRM and workflow tools such as Salesforce, nCino, and Office 365 to manage client portfolios and ensure data accuracy. (Required)* Exceptional relationship management and communication skills — able to engage and influence clients, stakeholders, and colleagues effectively. (Required)* Leadership and coaching ability — inspires and develops others, fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement. (Required)* Resilient and optimistic mindset — approaches challenges positively, demonstrates adaptability, and promotes Santander’s values and behaviours. (Required)* **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.