Senior Director - Strategic Finance

Nationwide • Aberdeen, WA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Nationwide is expanding its Strategic Finance team in North & East Scotland to grow its presence in the mid-market and sponsor-backed segment. The Senior Director will lead an existing portfolio of high-value customers and take primary responsibility for originating, structuring and executing complex senior debt transactions, from initial origination through execution and ongoing portfolio management. The portfolio includes mid-market, corporate and sponsor-backed clients.

The role involves developing relationships with private equity sponsors, corporate clients and professional advisers, and acting as a trusted partner in the regional deal ecosystem. The Senior Director will originate and convert lending opportunities, drive income growth and attractive risk-adjusted returns, and maintain portfolio quality in line with strategic objectives. The position offers visibility across the business and an opportunity to influence regional strategy.

The role is part of the Business Banking team and covers North & East Scotland. The successful candidate must be based locally and travel regularly throughout the region. Regular collaboration events with colleagues are currently expected monthly in Aberdeen, Inverness or Edinburgh, with locations subject to change. Nationwide offers hybrid working wherever possible, including access to home working and collaboration at its UK locations.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a senior business developer and relationship leader within mid-market or corporate banking, with strong market knowledge.
• Proven track record of originating, structuring and executing complex lending transactions.
• Strong technical capability in financial analysis and modelling.
• Deep expertise in deal execution, credit structuring and stakeholder management.
• Strong commercial judgement focused on income generation and capital efficiency.
• Must be based locally in North & East Scotland and able to travel regularly across the region.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the North & East Scotland mid-market and corporate strategy by originating high-value new-to-bank opportunities, with a focus on expanding the bank’s presence in the Scottish market.
• Develop and execute targeted sector and intermediary coverage strategies across the region.
• Build and lead a portfolio of strategic client and introducer relationships, acting as a trusted senior partner to drive long-term value.
• Originate, structure and execute complex senior debt and lending transactions, from initial origination through execution and ongoing portfolio management.
• Maintain strong credit quality and ensure transactions align with risk appetite.
• Generate income growth, attractive risk-adjusted returns and portfolio quality in line with strategic objectives.
• Represent the bank in the market, enhancing brand visibility and generating deal flow through networks, events and strategic partnerships.
• Provide leadership within the Strategic Finance team, mentor colleagues and contribute to a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday, pro rata.
• Private medical insurance.
• A competitive pension.
• Access to an annual performance-related bonus.
• Training and development to support career progression.
• Additional benefits through the salary sacrifice scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Wellhub access to free and paid health and wellness options.
• Up to two days of paid volunteering per year.
• Hybrid working wherever possible, with access to home working.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed