About the role
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Coventry Building Society Group is growing its Corporate & Commercial Banking business in a deliberate and responsible way, focused on building strong, values led relationships with corporate clients.
This role is suited to an experienced corporate banker who enjoys complex lending, thoughtful risk-taking and long-term client partnerships, and who wants to help grow a business that is safe, sustainable and aligned to mutual values rather than short-term shareholder pressure.
The role holder will originate, structure and manage a portfolio of corporate clients, leading relationships and delivering lending solutions typically above £15m, including more complex club and syndicated transactions. Working closely with colleagues across Risk, Credit, Legal, Product and the wider Group, they will bring clarity and sound judgement to complex credit decisions from initial discussion through to drawdown. They will also build trusted relationships with advisors and introducers, act as an ambassador for the Group in the market, and balance customer needs, risk and return while enjoying real autonomy within a collaborative, accountable team environment.
Why join us Were a mutual, so no shareholder pressure to chase short-term returns
A clear focus on long-term value, fairness and sustainability
Space to make thoughtful decisions and do the right thing for customers
Youll be joining at a time when were sharpening our focus and building momentum in Corporate & Commercial Banking. This role gives you the chance to help shape what that future looks like.
Location : We support hybrid working, with time split between home, Coventry or Manchester offices, and meeting clients when it matters.
Our benefits include: 28 days holiday a yearplus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
Personal pension with matched contributions
Life assurance (6 times annual salary)
Company car allowance
Private Medical Insurance
We reserve the right toclosethis advertearlyif we receive ahigh volumeof suitable applications
About you
For this role youll need to have: Demonstrated experience in corporate credit, with the capability to structure and deliver complex lending transactions across a range of sectors
Ability to explain complex information clearly and accessibly to diverse audiences, adapting style to suit different perspectives and levels of understanding
Sound judgement and resilience, with the ability to stay calm, balanced and effective in pressured or ambiguous situations
Strong understanding of risk, with confidence to make considered decisions while respecting governance and different viewpoints
Commitment to building inclusive, trusted and long-term relationships with clients, advisers and colleagues
Curiosity about sectors, ESG and the positive impact banking can have on people, communities and the wider economy
Experience in these areas would be helpful: Sector expertise in social housing, real estate, healthcare, renewables or infrastructure
Established professional network across advisers, intermediaries or specialist sectors
Experience in syndicated lending
About us
In 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UKs original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.
Trusted by over four million people, were a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.
Were officially recognised as a Great Place to Work and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.
Were serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know youll build more than just a career with us.
Flexibility and why it matters
We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, well consider alternative working patterns.Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.
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