A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Relevant experience in business development and managing a corporate or business banking portfolio.
Solid knowledge of corporate lending, credit assessment, and financial analysis.
A strong commercial mindset and ability to identify business opportunities and translate client needs into effective financing solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize information and develop clear recommendations and actionable plans.
A client-centric mindset, with a focus on identifying optimal solutions, introducing new approaches with sound risk awareness, and delivering strong results.
A good understanding of market and industry developments, with the ability to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage relationships with strategic partners and businesses across the agricultural sector, identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the growth of the Bank’s business.
Design and promote tailored banking products and financing solutions that address the evolving needs of clients and the market.
Assess the creditworthiness of businesses, analyze financial information, and prepare credit proposals for new and existing corporate financing arrangements.
Contribute to the structuring, approval, renewal, and ongoing monitoring of corporate financing facilities, supporting the quality and sound management of the credit portfolio.
Collaborate closely with relevant teams across the Bank to structure and deliver complex financing solutions and ensure effective client servicing.
Monitor market developments, competitor activity, and relevant investment and development programs, identifying opportunities for new products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the agricultural sector and broader market environment, leveraging industry insights and best practices to identify new approaches and growth opportunities.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven (Senior) Relationship Managerin Northern Greece to join our Agricultural Banking team and play a key role in driving business growth, strengthening client relationships, and identifying new opportunities across the Agricultural Sector.
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships across the agricultural ecosystem, while contributing to the design and delivery of tailored financing solutions and banking products, in line with the Bank’s strategy and business objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage relationships with strategic partners and businesses across the Agricultural Sector, identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the growth of the Bank’s business.
Design and promote tailored banking products and financing solutions that address the evolving needs of clients and the market.
Assess the creditworthiness of businesses, analyze financial information and prepare credit proposals for new and existing corporate financing arrangements.
Contribute to the structuring, approval, renewal and ongoing monitoring of corporate financing facilities, supporting the quality and sound management of the credit portfolio.
Collaborate closely with relevant teams across the Bank to structure and deliver complex financing solutions and ensure effective client servicing.
Monitor market developments, competitor activity and relevant investment and development programs, identifying opportunities for new products, partnerships and business initiatives.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the Agricultural Sector and broader market environment, leveraging industry insights and best practices to identify new approaches and growth opportunities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
Relevant experience in business development and the management of a corporate or business banking portfolio.
Solid knowledge of Corporate Lending, credit assessment and financial analysis.
Strong commercial mindset and ability to identify business opportunities and translate client needs into effective financing solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and develop clear recommendations and actionable plans.
Client-centric mindset, with a focus on identifying optimal solutions, introducing new approaches with sound risk awareness and delivering strong results.
Good understanding of market and industry developments, with the ability to identify emerging trends, opportunities and best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ethniki Insurance, a subsidiary of Piraeus Bank, has priced its inaugural €200 million subordinated bond issuance, marking the first such transaction by a Greek insurer. The dual-tranche offering comprises a €100 million Tier 2 bond with a 5.25% coupon and 10.25-year maturity, and a €100 million Restricted Tier 1 perpetual bond with a 6.875% coupon.
The transaction attracted approximately 100 institutional investors and was more than 3.0 times oversubscribed, with order books peaking above €600 million. International investors received over 70% of allocations, primarily from France and the UK.
Following the issuance and redemption of an outstanding €125 million Tier 2 instrument, Ethniki Insurance's Solvency II ratio stands at approximately 190% as of 30 June 2026. Settlement is scheduled for 9 September 2026, with listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Piraeus Bank reported record first-half 2026 profits of €617 million, representing a 16% return on tangible book value. The Greek bank's second-quarter net profit reached €336 million, up 22% year-on-year.
Loans grew to €39 billion, with €1.8 billion net credit expansion in the first half. Client deposits rose 9% year-on-year to €68.4 billion, whilst assets under management increased 24% to €16.3 billion.
Net interest income reached €509 million in the second quarter, up 6% quarter-on-quarter. The bank upgraded its 2026 net interest income target to €2 billion based on strong volume growth.
Piraeus maintained a 34% cost-to-income ratio whilst its NPE ratio improved to 2.2% from 2.6% a year earlier. The bank will pay €494 million to shareholders on 7 August from 2025 profits.
Bernitsas has advised Vivartia Group on a €150 million common secured bond loan issued by Vivartia Holdings Single Member SA. The bond loan was subscribed by Piraeus Bank, Alpha Bank and Eurobank, with Piraeus Bank serving as bondholder agent and facility agent.
Vivartia Group is Greece's largest food and catering services group. Partner Athanasia Tsene and Associate Marina Spinthouraki led the transaction for Bernitsas, which acted as Greek law counsel.
Ella Resorts, a luxury resort operator in Greece founded in 2021 by H.I.G. Capital, has secured €710 million in financing, marking a significant milestone for the company. Piraeus Bank acted as lead underwriter for the transaction, with Alantra serving as exclusive financial adviser and placement agent.
The funding will support Ella Resorts' repositioning strategy in Greece and enable selective acquisitions across the Mediterranean region. The company currently operates approximately 3,400 rooms in prime Greek destinations and has secured a pipeline of around 1,000 additional rooms in Greece, Italy and Iberia.
H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm managing over €65 billion in assets, established Ella Resorts to create value through repositioning and expansion in high-quality holiday destinations.