Buckden Partners
Business Development Director – Strategic Finance (Midlands)
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We’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Director to join a growing Strategic Finance team, supporting commercial, corporate, PLC and private equity-backed businesses across the UK.
This is a high-profile, commercially focused role for someone who thrives on being in the market, spotting opportunities and turning strong relationships into successful transactions.
The Opportunity
As Business Development Director, you’ll play a key role in expanding the Strategic Finance franchise across the Midlands. You’ll originate and secure new commercial and mid-corporate lending opportunities, build a high-quality pipeline and develop a targeted portfolio of long-term customer relationships.
You’ll work closely with business owners, senior management teams, professional advisers, intermediaries and funding partners, positioning the organisation as a trusted partner for complex funding requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Originate, develop and convert new commercial and mid-corporate lending opportunities.
- Build and maintain a strong network of customers, professional advisers, intermediaries and funding partners.
- Own opportunities from initial origination through to successful completion.
- Structure and negotiate bilateral and club lending transactions.
- Analyse financial accounts, cash flow forecasts and key financial ratios to assess opportunities and support lending decisions.
- Prepare high-quality, commercially focused credit and lending proposals.
- Assess management teams, business performance, strategic plans and potential risks.
- Ensure lending opportunities are aligned with the organisation’s risk appetite and credit standards.
- Collaborate across the wider business to deliver strong commercial outcomes and a simply brilliant customer experience.
- Develop a strong external profile and create a consistent flow of referrals and new opportunities through your network.
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What You’ll Bring
You’ll have a proven background in Business Banking, Corporate Banking or commercial lending, combined with a strong track record of originating and securing new business.
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We’re looking for someone who combines commercial drive with sound credit judgement and who is confident operating with senior stakeholders.
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong financial analysis and credit assessment experience.
- Proven experience managing complex lending transactions from inception through to completion.
- Excellent commercial judgement, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Strong understanding of the UK commercial and corporate banking market.
- Confidence engaging with senior management teams, professional advisers and funding partners.
- Comprehensive knowledge of banking products and lending solutions.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with the energy and determination to build relationships and win new business.
- A strong external network and track record of generating referrals and opportunities would be highly advantageous.
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