Business Development Director | S4 | Edinburgh

Santander is looking for a Business Development Director based out of Edinburgh. The role will lead new business delivery in the region, drive market origination activity, and support the origination of internationally focussed/ambitious, sustainable, high growth businesses.

Requirements

• Experience and confidence in origination, including regular cold calling and targeting of leads.
• A proven track record of delivering results, by winning new Corporate Clients into the Banking sector.
• A strong awareness of the local region and activity of our competitors in the marketplace.
• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• Relevant professional banking or finance qualification, such as the Chartered Banker Diploma, ACIB, CFA, or ACCA (or working towards).
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Strong commercial acumen — deep understanding of corporate banking products, markets, and the wider economic environment.
• Digital proficiency — confident use of CRM and workflow tools such as Salesforce, nCino, and Office 365 to manage client portfolios and ensure data accuracy.
• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills — able to engage and influence clients, stakeholders, and colleagues effectively.
• Leadership and coaching ability — inspires and develops others, fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Resilient and optimistic mindset — approaches challenges positively, demonstrates adaptability, and promotes Santander’s values and behaviours.

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• £6,000 car allowance per year
• Company funded individual private medical insurance
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services