Private Funds FX Sales Director - NatWest Group - #2147385

Join us as a Private Funds FX Sales Director

• We're looking for an experienced FX salesperson to join our Private Funds FX team in London, supporting the continued growth of our UK and European business.
• You'll lead senior client relationships, using your FX expertise and judgement to understand client needs, deliver tailored solutions and position NatWest as their trusted FX partner.
• You'll help shape and deliver our growth strategy, working with stakeholders across the bank to originate opportunities and deepen relationships across the Funds & Sponsor franchise.

What you'll do

You'll play a key role in delivering our growth ambitions, taking ownership of a portfolio of Private Funds clients, deepening existing relationships to grow wallet share and developing new client and revenue opportunities. Working closely with partners across the bank, you'll bring together the right teams and capabilities to deliver tailored solutions and broader opportunities for our Funds & Sponsor clients. You'll also promote automation and more efficient ways of working, while maintaining rigorous product, risk, conduct and governance standards.

You'll be responsible for:

• Deepening senior client relationships by understanding client needs and delivering tailored FX solutions
• Identifying and converting opportunities to deliver sustainable growth across existing and new clients
• Building a strong external network and representing NatWest at internal and external forums
• Working across the bank to strengthen wider client relationships and identify cross-sell opportunities
• Driving simplification through data, AI and automation to improve tools, streamline workflows and enhance client delivery
• Supporting a high-performing, collaborative and positive culture across the global FX team
• Applying disciplined risk management and supporting efficient capital and balance-sheet utilisation
• Ensuring product delivery meets rigorous conduct, control and governance standards

The skills you'll need

To be successful in this role, you'll need extensive experience in currencies sales, with a proven track record of building senior client relationships, delivering sustainable growth and structuring tailored FX solutions. You'll have knowledge of FX and FX Options, including structured hedging solutions, and along with an understanding of complex fund structures, credit and ISDA documentation. You'll bring strong commercial judgement, deep knowledge of private capital markets, investment managers and other key market participants, and a clear understanding of the regulatory environment affecting the currencies business.

You'll also bring:

• The ability to identify client opportunities and translate them into commercial outcomes
• Excellent relationship management, influencing, communication and presentation skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to connect teams and capabilities across the bank
• Leadership qualities and the ability to contribute to a high-performing culture
• Awareness of broader NatWest capabilities and the ability to identify wider opportunities for clients
• You'll ideally be FCA registered, or able to complete the required registration within the relevant timeframe