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We are seeking a high-calibre Business Development Director to lead the origination of new Large Corporate relationships across Scotland. This is a senior, externally focused role, responsible for identifying, engaging and converting high-value corporate opportunities. You will play a critical role in expanding Barclays' footprint in the Large Corporate segment, working closely with senior stakeholders across Corporate Banking, and Product teams. You will be at the forefront of Barclays' growth strategy—opening doors, building relationships at C-suite level, and positioning Barclays as the banking partner of choice for Scotland's largest and most complex businesses.
Job Responsibility
Driving New Business Origination: Identify and originate new-to-bank Large Corporate relationships across Scotland
Build and manage a prioritised target pipeline of high-value prospects
Develop tailored engagement strategies for complex, multi-stakeholder organisations
Lead early-stage client engagement and convert opportunities into active mandates
Building Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with CFOs, Treasurers and senior executives, Private equity sponsors and institutional investors, Professional advisers including corporate finance, legal and accountancy firms
Build a strong external profile, representing Barclays across industry events and forums
Position Barclays at the centre of Scotland's corporate ecosystem
Delivering Client-Centric Solutions: Originate opportunities across Barclays' full product suite, including Corporate and structured lending, Transaction banking and liquidity solutions, FX and risk management, Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets and strategic advisory
Work closely with product specialists and sector experts to deliver integrated, solutions-led propositions that meet client needs
Pipeline Management & Execution: Maintain a disciplined, data-driven approach to pipeline management
Lead opportunities through the full origination lifecycle—from identification and engagement through to deal structuring and execution
Partner with Relationship Directors to ensure seamless onboarding and long-term relationship management
Market Insight & Competitive Positioning: Maintain a deep understanding of Sector trends and capital flows, M&A and sponsor activity, Competitor strategies and positioning
Use insight to identify white-space opportunities and refine Barclays' go-to-market approach
Contribute actively to shaping the Scotland Large Corporate growth strategy
Risk & Governance: Ensure all business originated aligns with Barclays' risk appetite and regulatory requirements
Support the development of high-quality, commercially sound credit propositions
Maintain the highest standards of conduct, governance and professional integrity
Requirements
Significant experience in Corporate Banking within the Large Corporate segment
Proven track record of originating and winning complex, high-value client relationships
Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital structures and multi-product banking solutions
Demonstrated ability to build and convert a high-quality opportunity pipeline
Strong network across Scotland's corporate and advisory landscape
Self-starter with a proactive, market-led approach to origination
Credibility and confidence to engage at CFO / C-suite level
Excellent stakeholder management across internal and external networks
Ability to collaborate effectively across a large, matrixed organisation
Strong commercial judgement with a focus on risk-adjusted returns
Strategic thinker able to identify long-term opportunities and growth themes
High level of resilience, energy and drive to succeed in a competitive market