Executive Director - Transaction Banking (Business Management)

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

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.

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.