Executive Director, Senior Coverage Banker - Construction Sector
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Department: Client Coverage – Large Corporates
Grade: Executive Director (Managing Director considered for exceptional candidates)
Lead Sustainable Growth in the Construction Sector
Rabobank is seeking a highly experienced Coverage Banker to lead our strategic growth and entry into the UK Construction sector. This newly created role offers the opportunity to originate and manage a portfolio of high-value clients, acting as a trusted advisor and sector specialist. You will play a key role in driving sustainable transformation across the built environment, aligned with Rabobank’s mission to grow a better world together.
It is a high‑impact role with the opportunity to lead a strategic new initiative, directly contributing to Rabobank’s €1.4 billion revenue growth ambition.
Prospect / Client Focus
* Building Materials – Aggregates, building products, distribution
* Construction Equipment
* Design & Construction – Engineering and project delivery
* Built Assets – Technical services and asset management (excludes property development and real‑estate investment)
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Coverage Banker, you will:
* Originate and manage strategic relationships with leading corporates in the broader Construction sector.
* Drive cross‑sell across Rabobank’s product suite, with a focus on working‑capital finance, leasing, capital markets, and risk management solutions.
* Act as a sector specialist, championing innovation and sustainability.
* Identify and execute growth opportunities, contributing to Rabobank’s green asset expansion.
* Align with the broader European Construction & Real Estate team on commercial opportunities.
Skills & Experience Required
* A proven track record in client onboarding, strategic relationship management, cross‑sell, and risk management with large corporates.
* A strong network across banks and debt advisors.
* A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.
* Extensive experience in wholesale banking at reputable institutions.
* Deep expertise in credit risk, capital markets, and sustainable finance.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong leadership qualities – you’re someone people enjoy working with.
The Team
Rabobank UK is the London branch of Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., a Dutch multinational cooperative bank headquartered in Utrecht. The UK office focuses on serving corporate clients, with expertise in corporate lending and structured finance, leveraged finance, project finance, treasury and risk management, capital markets, and M&A advisory.
You will join the UK Client Coverage team, responsible for managing Rabobank’s most strategic relationships, and be part of the broader European Construction & Real Estate team.
What We Offer You
We provide a collaborative and supportive environment where senior bankers can thrive. You will have professional autonomy and entrepreneurial scope to shape strategy, deliver transformative outcomes, and inspire high‑performing teams while maintaining a healthy work–life balance. This is an opportunity to innovate, influence, and make a lasting impact within an organisation committed to excellence, growth, and sustainable success.
We work flexibly at Rabobank, combining the benefits of working at the London office and working from home.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* Discretionary annual bonus
* 30 days’ holiday, plus the option to buy additional days
* Company pension scheme and other financial benefit schemes
* Private medical insurance, regular health screening checks and other health benefits
* Family‑friendly policies and lifestyle benefits
* Salary sacrifice schemes – cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice
We are fully committed to growing our people so they can be the best they can be. We embrace differences and strive to create a truly inclusive work culture, based on trust and respect for all. We strive to empower our people to focus on their wellbeing and provide resources to flourish both in and outside the workplace.
Application Process
Deadline for application: 31 January 2026 (due to high volume of applications this advert may close prior to the posted close date). Applications via LinkedIn message or email will not be reviewed; please apply via the link.
For more information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at fm.uk.london.recruitment@rabobank.com
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