Business Development Manager – Corporate Clients

Santander

Business Development Manager working on corporate banking growth strategy at Santander. Collaborating with teams to drive new business activities and leveraging market opportunities.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £41,808 - £62,712 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong commercial acumen in Corporate and Commercial Banking, with expertise in financial analysis and risk management. Proficient in leveraging CRM tools like Salesforce and nCino to enhance client engagement and manage data accuracy.

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Commercial AcumenFinancial AnalysisCRM ProficiencyRelationship BuildingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisRisk ManagementCorporate Banking ProductsMarket AnalysisData Accuracy

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingCollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceNCinoOffice 365

Industry Keywords

Corporate BankingCommercial BankingBusiness DevelopmentMarket PenetrationStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working closely with the Business Development Director to generate and drive new business activity leveraging all routes to market.
Leveraging new business tools and systems to deepen penetration in the market & increase contact in the local prospect pools, alongside the Business Development Director.
Understanding prospect data and targeting opportunities in line with our Risk & Sector/Cohort models.
Conceiving, co-ordinating and leveraging specific connectivity and events in collaboration with the Regional Director, Relationship Directors and Product Partners.
Being highly organised and responsible for calling programmes and creating / managing the Keep in Touch strategy (KIT) alongside the Business Development Director.
Proactively driving engagement of key Marketing/Media collateral and initiatives to further support the creation of pre-pipeline opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience / passion for new business and origination.
Ability to communicate at all levels, and capability to influence & persuade others.
Experience and knowledge of Corporate & Commercial Banking.
Some experience of financial analysis, to assess prospects in line with CCB Risk appetite.
Knowledge of related risks with ability to identify , assess and manage them appropriately.
Ability to demonstrate managing multiple stakeholders at various levels.
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)
Relationship building (Required)
Communication & influencing (Required)
Collaboration across teams (Required)
Problem-solving under pressure (Required)
Adaptability in dynamic markets (Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.