Associate Director – Commercial Banking
Join Cynergy Bank as an Associate Director in Commercial Banking. Manage portfolios up to £10m, support senior deals, and grow your career in a dynamic, human digital banking environment.
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Associate Director – Relationship Management Team in Manchester
Shape the future of Relationship Management at Cynergy Bank.
Join us as an Associate Director, and make a real impact by helping ambitious businesses and individuals achieve their goals through our award-winning human digital banking model.
What’s the opportunity?
This is a permanent opportunity to join our Relationship Management team based in Manchester. As an Associate Director, you will manage a portfolio of business customers with lending requirements up to £10m, focusing on day-to-day relationship management and smaller, less complex deals. You will also support Relationship Directors on larger transactions, gaining exposure and experience to progress within the team.
Where You will Work
You will enjoy hybrid working, with 3 days in our Manchester office and 2 days from home.
Why Join Us?
We know the best people want more than just a job. At Cynergy Bank, you will find:
Impact: Support the delivery of business banking strategy and ensure operational and regulatory risk standards are met.
Growth: A culture that champions curiosity, innovation, and personal growth at every stage.
Flexibility: A culture that values work-life balance, supported by our hybrid working model.
Rewards: Recognition for your skills and contribution, including annual bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
How You Will Make an Impact
Proactively manage and develop a portfolio of business customers with lending up to £10m.
Support Relationship Directors on larger, more complex transactions.
Prepare and submit high-quality loan applications for smaller deals.
Identify opportunities to promote and cross-sell banking products.
Ensure full compliance with AML, KYC, and regulatory requirements.
Champion a high-quality customer experience and continuous process improvement.
What You Will Bring
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial banking or a similar financial services role.
Experience in trading businesses will be beneficial.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Sound understanding of risk, governance, AML, and KYC frameworks.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and driving results.
How We Will Support You
At Cynergy Bank, we are committed to your wellbeing and success. We know everyone’s needs are different, so our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Here is a snapshot of what we offer:
A salary and bonus package designed to recognise your skills and contribution
25 – 30 days holiday (with the option to buy 10 more)
Award-winning pension savings scheme
Healthcare, life assurance, and income protection
Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home)
Training and development opportunities
Plus, a range of extras including lifestyle discounts, recognition awards, and volunteering initiatives, all designed to keep you supported and thriving. You can explore the full package here: cynergybank.co.uk/about-us/careers/benefits-and-rewards
Who Are We?
Cynergy Bank is the UK’s human digital bank, combining personal service with smart technology to help ambitious businesses and individuals achieve their goals. We know that professional and personal lives often overlap, so our mission is to support customers in all their interdependent banking needs. Since 2018, we have lent over £4bn to scaling businesses and partnered with leading firms to deliver the future of banking. Named Bank of the Year 2025 by MoneyAge, we are recognised for our commitment to customers, innovation, and tailored solutions. This award reflects our team’s dedication to delivering exceptional banking experiences, powered by cutting-edge technology.
Our values shape everything we do: Putting the customer first, Risk front and centre, Opportunity, empowerment and innovation, United team inclusive and diverse, and Doing the right thing. These principles guide our decisions, drive our culture, and ensure the best outcomes for our customers and colleagues. Learn more about us: cynergybank.co.uk/about-us
This advert covers the main responsibilities and requirements. A full job description will be shared with shortlisted candidates. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply as we value potential as much as experience.
At Cynergy Bank, we use anonymous screening at the first stage of recruitment, ensuring every application is reviewed fairly, based on skills and experience alone.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 January 2026. Please note, we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Apply now to help shape the future of human digital banking at Cynergy Bank.
- Department
- Relationship Management Team
- Role
- Associate Director
- Locations
- Manchester
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
About Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank was established in 2018 by entrepreneurs to serve the needs of business owners, property entrepreneurs and family businesses. We have a strong track record supporting businesses that want to scale up and provide over £3bn lending to scaling businesses across the UK, we also offer retail deposits to UK savers. Our vision is to provide a truly personalised service that is delivered through face-to-face relationships and enhanced by the latest technology.
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