• Career building & development opportunity with a focus on Alternative Assets
• Strong portfolio management & transaction execution skills
• Experience in managing project finance and corporate finance transactions
• Permanent opportunity- Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else.  Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand. 

In the role of a Senior Associate Director / Associate Director, you will join Alternative Assets team within Client Management & Execution team that’s doubling down on moving with speed and winning together. There is the opportunity to manage a portfolio of customers across Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities or Resources and Asset Finance and Leasing.

• Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities cover social, economic and core plus infrastructure (public private partnership, airports, ports, digital infrastructure) and energy (energy retailers, electricity and gas transmission and distribution network service provider and power generation, renewables energy)
• Resources and Asset finance and leasing cover metals and mining customers, resource related infrastructure, and leasing facilities provided to customers.

A key aspect of the role is to deliver client centric solutions in conjunction with the Client Coverage and Specialised Finance teams. You will build on your existing credit/analytical skills, playing a key role in driving superior client outcomes and delivering world class client relationships whilst executing new lending transactions.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to: 

• Manage the credit and legal documentation processes to ensure compliance with credit policy and agreed deal terms, respectively
• Facilitate engagement between Client Coverage, Project Finance, and other Product Partners, to achieve a seamless client experience
• Lead client engagement discussions on risk management and monitoring to support authoritative and factual insights on client operations and reporting
• Be responsible monitoring and management of the risk profile and compliance requirements of the client portfolio
• Be responsible for oversight of the risk profile monitoring and compliance requirements of each client portfolio with the Directorship; ensuring portfolio hygiene is a good standard
• Coach and develop senior associates, associates and analysts within the team to bring their individual development plans to life, to uplift their sector knowledge and embed strong portfolio management skills.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:  

• To be passionate about the sector possessing extensive experience working across this industry, ideally within a Corporate Finance, Institutional Banking or Structured Finance lending environment
• You’ll hold a relevant tertiary qualification with quantitative disciplines such as finance, economics, engineering or actuarial studies and/or corporate law, experience in engineering, consultancy, also appreciated  
• Strong skills in financial modelling, credit writing, due diligence processes and loan documentation are required to ensure your success in this role
• Provide significant experience input and support on structuring transactions, preparing credit submissions, employing financial modelling where required and making recommendations on transactions to credit
• Awareness of market risk related issues (including legislation etc.)
• Exceptional communication, relationship management and leadership skills
• Provide regular guidance/coaching to senior associates, associates and analysts within the team.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone 

We know that our people make us who we are. That’s why we have built a culture of equity and respect - where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way. 

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, or alternate methods to apply for this role, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options. 

Join NAB 

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.