Relationship Associate

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Mo te turanga | About the role

As a member of the Corporate Banking team, you will provide credit and financial analytical expertise across a portfolio that includes some of New Zealand's most prominent and large-scale corporate clients.

You will demonstrate a deep and thorough understanding of each customer, their business operations, and the industry in which they operate, enabling you to deliver effective deal support through comprehensive research and analysis.

Your responsibilities will include safeguarding the health of the portfolio by applying sound credit management practices and supporting Relationship Managers in achieving optimal customer outcomes.

You will produce accurate, concise, and well-reasoned credit submissions, while undertaking dynamic risk management through the timely monitoring of financial triggers, covenant compliance, and completion of periodic risk reviews.

This will involve continuous oversight of risk in accordance with policy standards and required timeframes.

This role will be ideal for an existing Analyst or Associate ready to move beyond foundational portfolio management and take on more challenging, proactive, and growth-focused customer relationships.

Na tau rourou | What will you bring?

Strong knowledge of banking products and the New Zealand corporate banking business market

Commercial and corporate insight into New Zealand's business and economic environment

Current or prior experience in a similar role

Proven experience in financial analysis and credit

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and credit risk

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred but not essential)

Familiarity with legal documentation would be advantageous

Westpac Hei Wahi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including :

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility

Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers

School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

2 Volunteer days per year

Ko matou tenei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we're working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities.

For over 160 years we've been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we're lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day.

The giant 'W' on our building doesn't just stand for Westpac – it says, double you.

We're a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality.

Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self.

We're recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive.

And it all starts with you!

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds.

At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential.

Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers.

It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they'll do their best for our customers.

We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Tono mai inaianei!

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Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

Applications close : 23 November

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Banking

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