Job Description

Job Overview

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving growth and innovation in the financial services sector? The Chartered Banker Institute is seeking a dynamic and commercially minded individual to lead our commercial strategy, expand our partnerships, and enhance our market presence. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of professional banking education and make a lasting impact within a respected and purpose-driven organisation.

In this pivotal role, you will:

Deliver commercial targets across UK and International markets and partnerships. Support growth and retention of membership. Develop pricing models, campaign strategies, and partnership frameworks to diversify income. Launch co-created professionalism products and services with strategic banking clients. Expand international market reach and secure strategic alliances.
Join us in shaping the future of responsible banking.

What You'll Do:

Hold and relationship key client partnerships. Collaboratively support development of region-specific qualifications and content. Implement activity-based budgeting and multi-year forecasting. Conduct cost-to-serve analysis with CFO and have a strong understanding of competitor landscape. Elevate brand authority through media partnerships and thought leadership. Generate inbound leads and increase brand awareness in priority markets. Build and lead a high-performing commercial team. Embed a commercially literate culture across the Institute. Deliver commercial performance reviews to the CEO and Board.

What You'll Bring:

Substantial experience in financial services, ideally in retail or commercial banking with an understanding of banking strategy. Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and financial literacy. Proven track record in revenue growth, market expansion, and product innovation. Collaborative leader with excellent stakeholder management skills. Experience in banking or financial services is preferred. Data-driven and results-oriented. Passionate about education and professional standards Strong leadership and team development capabilities, ideally operating across complex organisations Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Relevant professional banking qualification (desirable).
This is a flexible role that can be based in our Edinburgh office or remotely from anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to Edinburgh.

What We'll Offer:

60,000 to 65,000 Salary based on experience Discretionary Performance Bonus Relevant tools for the role 27 days holiday and Bank Holidays Pension opts in Healthcare opts in
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance Work from home
Application question(s):

Have you help roles in the past that involved being a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and financial literacy? Give an example of a role where you can show a proven track record in revenue growth, market expansion, and product innovation?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH2 2HN