Job Description

Regional Agriculture Director, Wales and Midlands.



As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.



Our Commercial Banking business serves over a million customers across more than 50 markets, ranging from small enterprises focused primarily on their home markets, through to corporates operating across borders. Whether it is working capital, term loans, trade finance or payments and cash management solutions, we provide the tools and expertise that businesses need to thrive. As the cornerstone of the HSBC Group, we give businesses access to a geographic network covering more than 90% of global trade and capital flows.



We are currently seeking an experienced Agriculture specialist to join this team in the role of Regional Agriculture Director for the Wales and Midlands regions.



The Regional Agriculture Director is responsible for development and delivery of Agricultural specialism growth strategy and thought leadership in the sector. Working with the UK Head of Agriculture in establishing the strategy for growth with the Regional Leadership Team to execute that strategy

Your responsibilities will include:

Sector authority and HSBC ambassador, with responsibility for development of regional and national profile and speaker at key events where an agriculturalist rather than a banker is appropriate. Key member of agricultural leadership team and strategic advisor to the UK Head of Agriculture on bank's Agriculture Strategy and key member of Agriculture Scotland and Northern Ireland leadership team and strategic advisor on business development opportunities Targeted joint prospecting, with identified high-value prospects where Agricultural knowledge will differentiate us from the market place. Second relationship point for high-value relationships where expert agricultural knowledge is highly valued and provide specialist farm business knowledge to the bank's credit assessment procedure for new and existing customers, including monitoring of distressed lending cases Developing, training and coaching of all agricultural team members in respect of sector knowledge and expertise both within the Agriculture Wales and Midlands teams, in the wider CMB business and on national agriculture initiatives. Provide industry updates, and advise on food chain opportunities in wider CMB business

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

A proven understanding and in-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector and farm business management with a network of contacts within the agricultural sector A passion for sustainability and understanding of the green agenda Ability to capture, analyse and interpret comprehensive information and/or customer requirements to provide solutions that are commercially viable and sustainable. Build effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust with planning and organisational skills to manage the unexpected as well as anticipated issues or events, so that success can still be achieved Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling productive dialogue with internal and external customers together with influencing skills and ability to build positive working relationships with our customers, colleagues and stakeholders Ability to identify customer needs and make appropriate referrals or present suitable solutions through in-depth relevant conversations


Formal banking knowledge and experience is not a pre-requisite. Full training and support will be provided.



This is a hybrid role with a Birmingham base, however there will be a requirement to travel and attend face to face client meetings across Wales and Midlands regions.



Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.


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Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com


Telephone: +44 207 832 8500