Associate Partner - Commercial

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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.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

The focus of our Associate Partner is to support our Commercial Partner/s around the delivery of exceptional service to our customers. This support will have a credit focus with an emphasis on strong credit writing capability and portfolio risk monitoring.

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

• Providing administrative support to Partners, such as credit writing, completing annual reviews and covenant testing.

• Analyse financial information and prepare proposals for lending requirements.

• Assist in the credit management as well as the implementation of annual business plans of assigned customer portfolios.

• Develop and manage a portfolio of customers and referral relationships.

• Educate customers in using Partners Support and electronic channels to ensure we provide appropriate customer service.  

• Actively contribute and support process improvement changes and organisational strategy implementation.

What attributes will this person have in order to be successful?

• Sound understanding of banking principles, demonstrated through experience in business banking or lending, financial modelling or credit writing.

• Ability to interpret financial statements. You’ve dealt with managing loan securities, preparation of monthly financial information and/or covenant monitoring for reporting and variance analysis.

• You bring a customer focused attitude and excellent communication skills, showing a true talent for building long-term relationships.

• You’re a driven individual, a real team player, with the ability to build an effective operating rhythm within our busy environment.  

• A natural problem solver, you'll be able to adopt through changes and work efficiently within a fast-paced environment.

• Familiar with use of Microsoft suite of products, and ideally systems knowledge of Customer 360.

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Banking, Accounting from a recognised institution is desirable.

Role Details

Full time - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location – BNZ Partners Centre, Cashel Street, Christchurch.

Pay range - $90,000 to $100,000 per annum.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

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. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.