Associate Director - Business Development

Join us as an Associate Director - Business Development at Lloyds Banking Group. This full‑time role is based in Southern England with a hybrid working pattern requiring at least two days per week in one of our office sites.

Salary: Competitive package
Location: London, Bristol, Southampton

We are looking for an experienced dealmaker who can identify and deliver high‑quality new business opportunities within the Asset Finance sector. You will play a key part in building the cash‑flow solution for trading businesses, driving performance for the Asset Finance product line.

What you’ll be doing

• Establish new relationships for the Asset Finance business.
• Identify, target and prioritise prospects using research and prospecting tools.
• Make first contact, utilise the Lloyds brand to arrange meetings, and explain the value we bring.
• Build trust and nurture interest in working with Lloyds.
• Collaborate with existing relationship teams to agree credit lines with new clients.
• Provide full handover to relationship colleagues and remain available for ongoing support.

Why Lloyds Banking Group?

Lloyds is an innovative, fast‑changing business shaping finance as a force for good. We empower employees to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.

What we need from you

• Experience in business development using direct client contact.
• Previous Asset Finance experience with product knowledge.
• Accountability for structuring financial solutions and negotiating deals with mid‑to large‑sized corporate clients.
• Proficiency in credit and underwriting processes and financial documentation analysis.
• Strong local network connections in the professional space for business development opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with coverage colleagues and key business introducers.

About working for us

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We provide reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities and guarantee fair interview processes through the Disability Confident Scheme.

Benefits package

• Generous pension contribution up to 15%
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes, including free shares
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you’re excited to become part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!