Associate Syndications and Agency

Associate, Syndications and Agency

Permanent full-time role

Based in Britomart, Auckland

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Join Westpac’s Corporate & Structured Finance team as an Associate within our Syndications and Agency function, where you’ll play a critical role supporting complex corporate and institutional lending transactions.

Working closely with Relationship Managers, Loan Product specialists, and external market participants, you’ll contribute to the origination, structuring, execution and ongoing management of syndicated loan facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to build deep expertise in institutional banking and develop your career within a high-performing, specialist team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the execution of syndicated and underwritten loan transactions, working across the full deal lifecycle

• Assist in managing agency responsibilities where Westpac acts as Facility Agent and Security Trustee, including: Covenant compliance and reporting, Managing consent requests and general enquiries and supporting syndicate communications and information distribution

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including lenders, legal advisors, and corporate clients

• Maintain and build relationships with corporate and institutional customers, banks and market participants

• Contribute to the preparation of materials and insights to support client engagement and deal execution

• Assist in managing workflows and timelines to ensure transactions are delivered efficiently and to a high standard

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

We’re looking for someone who is commercially minded, detail-focused, and keen to grow their career in institutional banking. You will bring:

• Experience in banking, finance, or a related front-office environment

• An understanding (or strong interest) in corporate debt, loan structures and financial markets

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders

• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to learning

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

Westpac Hei Wāhi 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 mātou tēnei | 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!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

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. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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