Metro Bank hires new Midlands head of corporate banking
Metro Bank has appointed Mark Trainor as head of corporate banking for the Midlands. Based in Birmingham, Mark is responsible for growing Metro Bank’s corporate banking presence across the region, as well as growing a dedicated team.
With 25 years’ corporate banking experience, Mark has joined from Barclays, where he led a team of sector-focused corporate bankers in the Midlands. Prior to that he has held senior structured finance roles across NatWest and RBS.
Metro Bank supports UK businesses by providing a dedicated relationship management service. The bank’s expert Corporate and Structured Finance teams understand the importance of offering tailored solutions and offer a comprehensive suite of lending products. Metro Bank works with owner-managed and sponsor backed companies to support across a range of corporate banking activities including; refinancing, acquisitions, management buy-outs/management buy-ins, business growth and working capital.
Cormac Burns, director of corporate vanking at Metro Bank commented: “Mark’s appointment provides a key contact for our corporate customers across the Midlands and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the team. By prioritising relationship banking, Metro Bank is a trusted partner for businesses, working to support their ambitions and growth objectives.”
Mark Trainor, head of corporate banking, Midlands at Metro Bank said: “The Midlands is a diverse region for businesses and an area I’m passionate about championing, after working here for most of my career. Metro Bank’s commitment to relationship banking, through offering in-person business support alongside a range of financing options, means that our team can invest the necessary time and expertise in backing the incredible businesses the Midlands has to offer.”