Relationship & Branch Manager - Commercial Banking - Kennedy Pearce

Relationship & Branch Manager – Commercial Banking

Location: BirminghamSalary:£70,000–£80,000 + Benefits + Performance BonusEmployment Type: Full-time, PermanentDepartment: Branch BankingReports to: Area Head – MidlandsDirect Reports: Yes

About the Organisation Our client is aglobal investment bank with a strong UK footprint and a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality financial services to Commercial, SME, and Corporate clients. The bank is known for its relationship-driven culture, disciplined risk management, and commitment to supporting business growth across the Midlands and beyond.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Relationship & Branch Manager to take ownership of a key regional branch and drive commercial performance.

Role Purpose The Relationship & Branch Manager is responsible for delivering profitable growth through value-added sales, portfolio management, and exceptional service to Commercial and SME clients. You will lead the branch team, manage a diverse portfolio, and ensure strong performance across lending, deposits, and new business acquisition.

A core part of the role is balancing commercial ambition with early identification of risks to maintain a healthy, sustainable portfolio.

Key ResponsibilitiesColleague Leadership • Lead, coach, and develop Relationship Managers and branch staff.

• Ensure KPIs are achieved in line with the bank’s balanced scorecard.


• Support Quality Assurance processes and collaborate with internal stakeholders.


• Prepare and present lending cases to the Country Credit Committee.


• Maintain strong diary, workflow, and performance management discipline.


• Drive employee engagement and uphold the bank’s behavioural standards.

Customer & Portfolio Management • Manage the branch’s commercial portfolio in line with TCF guidelines.

• Build strong client relationships through networking and structured appointments.


• Generate referrals for Trade Finance, FX, and specialist banking solutions.


• Achieve targeted levels of new account openings and client onboarding.

Commercial Performance • Deliver targeted asset and deposit growth for the branch.

• Negotiate client proposals across lending and deposit products.


• Submit high-quality proposals to internal credit and onboarding teams.


• Ensure timely and compliant disbursement of lending facilities.


• Contribute to the branch’s overall P&L performance.

Risk & Control • Maintain strong control standards across the branch.

• Identify early warning signs within the portfolio and take proactive action.


• Ensure all sales and service activity is compliant and aligned with regulatory expectations.


• Uphold internal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

What We’re Looking For • Strong experience in Commercial, SME, or Corporate Banking.

• Solid credit skills and experience preparing lending proposals.


• Proven leadership experience within a branch or business unit.


• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.


• Ability to balance commercial growth with risk management.


• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder-management capability.

Why Apply? • Senior leadership role within a global banking group.

• Competitive salary of£70,000–£80,000 plus benefits and bonus.

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