Director | Corporate Banking | London

Director, Natural Resources Corporate Banking | London:

Our client, a leading international corporate and investment bank, is seeking an experienced Director-level Corporate Banker to join its growing Natural Resources team. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established platform that is actively investing in growth across Europe, offering significant long-term career progression within a highly visible and entrepreneurial environment. Unlike larger institutions where progression can be limited by team size and hierarchy, this opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of key client relationships, contribute directly to business growth, and build a genuine path towards senior leadership.

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing relationships across the Natural Resources sector, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver financing and broader banking solutions to corporate clients.

This is a front-office relationship management and business development role, suited to an experienced Director looking to take the next step within a growth-focused platform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of Natural Resources corporate clients across Europe.
• Driving new business origination and identifying opportunities to deepen existing client relationships.
• Working closely with product partners across lending, capital markets and advisory teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Leading client coverage efforts and representing the bank in senior-level discussions.
• Contributing to strategic growth initiatives as the platform continues to expand its European presence.
• Supporting transaction execution and credit processes while maintaining strong commercial ownership of client relationships.
• Playing a key role in building the franchise and enhancing the bank's market presence within the Natural Resources sector.

Candidate Requirements:

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Extensive Corporate Banking, Coverage, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance or Relationship Management experience.
• Strong existing experience covering clients within the Natural Resources sector (essential).
• Proven track record of managing and developing corporate client relationships.
• Experience originating new business and generating revenue opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen combined with credit and risk management understanding.
• Director-level experience or an individual operating at Senior Vice President level ready to step into a Director position.
• Long-term leadership ambitions with the desire to progress towards Managing Director over time.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• European language capabilities are advantageous but not essential.
• Eligibility to work in Europe, with visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing European banking platform with significant investment and expansion plans.
• Genuine opportunity to influence the direction of the franchise.
• High level of visibility and exposure to senior leadership.
• Collaborative culture with lean teams and meaningful responsibility.
• Clear progression pathway for ambitious individuals seeking future leadership opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a business where individual contributions are highly visible and valued.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch directly.