Senior Associate - Leveraged & Acquisition Finance

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

We currently have a unique opportunity for a curious and highly analytical professional to join us in Auckland as a Senior Associate supporting our Leveraged & Acquisition Finance Business and Specialised Finance business.

Our business’ objective is to originate, structure and execute non-vanilla transactions for high value BNZ Corporate and Institutional clients and targets, and provide general debt and structuring advisory services to Client Directors nationally. Examples of these transactions include leveraged buyouts, acquisition finance, expansion finance and project finance.

What are some of the day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?

• Credit Assessment and Financial Modelling: Play a key role in the preparation of credit submissions, business risk assessments, financial modelling and analysis, reviewing due diligence reports in a timely and accurate manner for existing and prospect customers.
• Transaction Execution: Support senior team members with the review and preparation of terms sheets, discussion papers, loan and security documentation for internal and external use.
• Portfolio Management: Lead the management and monitoring of assets held within the portfolio, to ensure accurate reporting and monitoring for Risk and Compliance purposes.
• Market Engagement: Attending client meetings and other industry events

What is the team culture and environment like?

You will be joining a high performing team, always striving for excellence. It is a fast-paced environment, so if you enjoy being busy and working both as part of a team and autonomously, then you will thrive in this team!

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

As a key member within the team, you will work on a variety of transactions across different segments of BNZ in C&IB. You will have a high level of responsibility, working with a diverse set of clients.

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

We are ideally looking for someone who has:

• Strong financial modelling skills.
•  3+ years’ experience, gained within Business, Corporate or Institutional Banking, or another relevant profession e.g. Consulting, Legal, or Advisory; and
• A deep understanding of financial analysis, modelling, credit issues and risk management.

You will also have excellent communication skills (both verbal & written), be highly analytical and the ability to confidently prioritise and manage time critical tasks with conflicting priorities.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.