Executive Director - Transaction Banking (Business Management)

• Leadership. EMEA Corporate Clients Strategy: Cash Management & Payments
• A leading international financial institution. London

About Our Client

The employer is a large organisation within the financial services industry, renowned for its expertise in banking and financial operations. They are committed to delivering excellence and innovation in their field.

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for an Executive Director - Transaction Banking (Business Management & In Business Risk) with a leading Corporate & Investment Bank in London.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the leadership team, you will shape and deliver the EMEA Transaction Banking strategy, partnering closely with global and regional executives. You will lead a high performing business execution team, ensure robust governance, and support ambitious growth plans across cash management and transaction banking services.

Key Responsibilities Strategy & Execution

• Define and implement business strategy aligned to global priorities.
• Embed performance standards and oversee execution of strategic programmes.
• Lead governance frameworks and senior level reporting.

Governance & Risk

• Maintain a strong risk and control environment across the business.
• Partner with Controls, Product and Operations teams to meet regulatory obligations.
• Represent the function in senior governance forums.

Financial & Business Performance

• Build and track financial plans; analyse business performance.
• Lead investment planning and optimise expenses.
• Guide headcount planning and business administration.

Client & Growth

• Partner with Sales to optimise client profitability and pipeline discipline.
• Oversee pricing models, client metrics and wallet share growth.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop an expert Business Execution team.
• Drive organisational change, engagement and communication.

The Successful Applicant

Exciting opportunity for an Executive Director - Transaction Banking (Business Management & In Business Risk) with a leading Corporate & Investment Bank in London.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in financial services, ideally in transaction banking.
• Proven leadership capability in complex, high pressure environments.
• Strong knowledge of controls, risk frameworks and governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive change, challenge the status quo and deliver results.
• Highly trusted, self motivated and collaborative.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive leave and comprehensive well being benefits.
• Private medical, life insurance and mental health support programmes.
• Strong career development pathways and inclusive culture.
• Attractive remuneration package with long term career potential.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Transaction Banking - Business Manager - ED, we encourage you to apply today.