Martin Day

Lower Foscombe Lodge Foscombe Lane, Ashleworth, Gloucester, GL19 4JN

01452 700339. M 07775 533725.

Profile

Experienced multi disciplined career banker with an excellent understanding of all types of business finance and strong interpersonal skills.

Career History

2006-2009Julian Hodge Bank- Working from home but covering the UK.

Relationship Manager:Headhunted by Julian Hodge Bank to head up England Relationship Team.

  • Built up and developed a network of professionals and customers over the course of two and a half years, meeting all targets. Worked well as part of a large team as well as performing to the highest standards.
  • Worked with large corporate customers on property development funding with some significant successes, for example agreed 4.6 million lend fees totaling 320k.
  • Created UK division of the bank, acting as a mentor to the other managers.
  • Represented the bank at MIPIM (International property conference in Cannes) for the previous 2 years, attending networking events and hosting corporate dinners.

1993-2006Lloyds TSB Corporate- South West, based in Gloucester.

Senior Relationship Manager:

  • During 13 years in corporate banking progressed from Junior Manager to a Team Leader prior to taking voluntary early retirement in 2006.
  • Portfolio of customers was a mix of engineering/industrial through to private schools and the property sector with T/O from 2m-120m.
  • From 1999 a focus on “crown jewel HNW customers” and became one of the banks Business Strategy Managers.This role enabled me to spend more time with customers on business and succession planning as well as preparing business plans.
  • Took on the role ofa team leader from 2003-2006 ensuring that budgets and targets were met. Responsibilities included managing Relationship Managers and support staff.
  • Represented Lloyds Bank at the Hannover Trade Fair in Germany.
  • Leading the team meant interpersonal skills and leadership qualities were greatly improved. Ran sales meetings.

1991-1993Lloyds TSB Corporate-Bristol.

Assistant Area Director:

  • Agree and control lending above the Branch Managers discretion. Instigated lending reviews and worked with poor performing managers to improve their lending and control. 32 branches direct report.
  • Overall responsibly for the area’s staffing needs and requirements. Regularly deputised for the Area Director.

Summary of other work experience

1989-1991Manager- Gloucester Branch: Responsibilities included jointly running the Business Centre, some Agricultural lending and overall control of staff.

1987-1989Senior Assistant Inspector- Cardiff & Bristol: Unannounced visits to branches in South Wales and South West England, to audit branch lending and routines, Compliance and staff interviewing. Report writing.

1984-1987Manager- Wincanton: Supervising mixed portfolio of Agricultural, small businesses and HNW individuals.

AchievementsGloucestershire Ambassador- Promoting Gloucestershire networking and encouraging new business.

One of the “Top 500 Business People” in Gloucestershire-South West Business News 2009.

Education & Training1982-Associate of Chartered Institute of Banking

1990-Banking Diploma- Cirencester Agriculture College.

1966-1969 Ashville College, Harrogate North Yorkshire, 7 O Levels.

Personal Details1873 Club Gloucester Rugby, Classic Cars, gardening and holidays.