Director Specialised Finance

Worker Type: Permanent Here at BNZ, its 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, lets 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. Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us Our role as the Bank of New Zealand is to help navigate Aotearoa towards a better future. This means working in an energising environment built around our customers to help our communities prosper. If you can imagine a better future, lets find a way. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role Our Specialised Finance team originates, structures, and executes project finance solutions across a wide range of sectors including energy, utilities, property and public infrastructure. The New Zealand Governments infrastructure investment initiatives, and aim to be net zero by 2050 is driving significant investment across the public and private sectors, resulting in a strong pipeline of transactions. We currently have an exceptional opportunity in Auckland for a highly ambitious and motivated Director, Specialised Finance, to lead and manage all aspects of the transactions (i.e. origination, structuring, and execution), as well as managing a portfolio of existing assets. We spoke with the Head of Infrastructure Government & Specialised Finance (who youd report to), and she gave us some great insight on what to expect with this tūranga (role): What are some day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?

• Transaction structuring and execution: Leading a high achieving team and working with colleagues across BNZ and NAB (e.g. capital markets, sustainable finance, risk) and external stakeholders (e.g. customers, lawyers, advisors) to originate, structure, execute and document bespoke financial solutions for specialised project finance transactions.
• Market engagement: Maintaining and growing your external networks to keep up to date with market knowledge and identify prospect transactions.
• Risk management: Managing and facilitating credit processes.
• Leadership and training: Develop, coach and mentor the Specialised Finance team, challenging and inspiring them to develop their capabilities.
• Portfolio management: Lead the management and monitoring of a portfolio of existing assets.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? You are joining the team at an incredibly exciting time, the New Zealand Governments infrastructure investment initiatives (e.g. Public Private Partnerships), and net zero targets, are driving investment across a range of sectors. Renewable energy and green fuels will be a major focus for the role, supporting the electrification and decarbonisation of New Zealand industry and electricity markets. As a Director, Specialised Finance, you will lead and drive all aspects of these transactions (i.e. origination, structuring and execution), leveraging your knowledge of the industry and emerging trends to develop innovative solutions to help New Zealand solve the infrastructure deficit. What is the team culture and environment like? We strive to create an inclusive and engaging place to work. You will be part of a collaborative team environment while maintaining your independence and autonomy. We have a fun and flexible working environment that values celebrating its wins. What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role? This position is a key role within the Institutional Banking team and as such requires someone with strong commercial acumen, resilience and leadership skills. Among other things, our preferred candidate will have the following:

• Experience leading the structuring and negotiation of Project Finance transactions with an excellent understanding of risk allocation, credit assessment and documentation
• Sound understanding of accounting, legal and tax issues, and financial modelling
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong attention to detail
• Strong relationship building skills and an extensive network
• Negotiation skills at a senior management (CFO, CEO, Board) level
• Proven people leadership capabilities

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand This is an exciting opportunity to join us! Were bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If youre ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealanders to Find their way, then show your interest by submitting your application - we cant wait to read it. Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.” Closing Date: 19 June 2025

Information :

• Company : BNZ
• Position : Director Specialised Finance
• Location : Auckland City, Auckland
• Country : NZ