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Head of Business Banking (SME)
 

This role is accountable for leading the Business Banking team to launch the new and exciting Barclays SME proposition, deliver the ambitious growth strategy through acquisition of new clients and maintaining with a view to deepening relationships, with existing customers. 

To achieve this, the role holder will be responsible for the delivery of exceptional Business Banking performance through powerful leadership of this segment, directing the relationship teams accountable for a portfolio of Business Banking customers.
 

The individual will be required to demonstrate an intimate knowledge of the market and the competitor landscape and use this to shape an aggressive Business Banking strategy implementation. 

Also, the individual will be expected to take initiative in terms of business development activities ensuring that quality business is retained, high service standards delivered, resulting in sustainable income from the whole team portfolio.
 

The individual will also be expected to internally embed the new business banking proposition including the development of people capabilities, inculcating the appropriate behaviors and culture that will support the business objectives of this segment.
 

In addition the individual will be required to personally relationship manage and sustain a portfolio of key Business Banking customers developing long term relationships founded on efficient and reliable support for their business. 

The role holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to make quick business decisions that balance risk, profitability and most importantly responsiveness to customer needs.

More over the individual will be expected to demonstrate and continuously develop sound knowledge of the SME sector regulatory framework.

The role reports directly to the Country Retail Director.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide strong leadership to Business Banking Relationship teams
• Give direction on strategy and policy to drive the delivery of business goals
• Build a cohesive and strong team that can drive the segment’s proposition
• Maintain high standards of Governance and Controls

For more details on the role profile, the required competencies and application procedure, please visit our online career section via the link below: -

https://barclays.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en_GB
 

Candidates who meet the prescribed criteria are encouraged to apply via this link submitting a detailed CV and cover letter by Tuesday, 7th December 2012.
 

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.