Our client, a leading Dutch financial institution, seeks a Director for its UK-based NBFI team, focusing on insurance clients. This front-office role is ideal for an experienced Associate Director aiming to progress or a current Director wanting to broaden their remit in a dynamic international banking environment.
The successful candidate will manage and grow a portfolio of UK and Irish insurance clients (life and non-life), delivering tailored financing and risk solutions aligned with the bank’s strategic and sustainability goals.
Serve as primary relationship manager for insurance clients, building strong CFO/CEO-level partnerships.
Originate, structure, and execute transactions across financing products, including acquisition finance, regulatory capital, and corporate debt.
Collaborate with product teams (Global Markets, DCM, Transaction Banking) to identify cross-sell opportunities and deliver integrated solutions.
Lead credit analysis and risk assessment, ensuring portfolio management aligns with internal risk frameworks.
Ensure all client activity complies with risk appetite, compliance, and sustainability standards.
Experience in UK insurance sector coverage, preferably in a large bank or financial institution.
Strong knowledge of insurance models, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Solvency II), and financing structures.
Proven ability to originate complex financing solutions and collaborate with product specialists.
Established network in UK and Irish insurance and professional services markets.
Strong credit and risk assessment skills, with practical understanding of insurance capital and liquidity.