Associate Director

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

If you’re looking to grow your career in property finance and work with a strong portfolio of property sector clients, this opportunity offers the chance to step into a highly visible and commercially impactful role. You’ll develop and manage a portfolio of mid-sized Property Finance clients, but also support the Client Director with their portfolio of high-value clients.  You’ll lead high-quality credit submissions, supporting deal execution, as well as identify new business and referral opportunities, contributing to the ongoing growth and performance of the portfolio. 

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

• Lead credit submissions for complex property-related transactions, ensuring a high-quality, consistent approach to financial analysis, risk assessment and debt structuring. 

• Lead the implementation and oversight of deal execution relating to the delivery of credit facilities to Property Finance customers. 

• Identify new business and referral opportunities, using internal and external networks to support the achievement of income targets. 

• Build strong sector knowledge and maintain professional relationships across BNZ, customers and market networks. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, valuers, legal advisers, internal product partners, and broader market networks across the property sector.  

What attributes will this person have to be successful? 

We’re looking for someone who is commercially curious, relationship-led and comfortable operating with a high level of accountability. This role will have a strong focus on Property Finance clients, so you’ll demonstrate confidence in assessing complex property transactions, understanding sector trends, and structuring tailored banking solutions that support long-term client outcomes.  

• Experience within Property Finance, Corporate Banking, Business Banking, finance or a related field, along with a sound understanding of accounting, legal and tax considerations.  

• Good communication and presentation skills, sound judgement is essential, as well as the ability to coach, support and develop others. 

• Confident working through complex credit issues, structing and negotiating transactions, while managing competing priorities and influencing senior stakeholders across the business.  

• A tertiary qualification in banking, finance, accounting, commerce, law or a related discipline is required.  

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?  

At BNZ, we’re focused on supporting our customers, communities and colleagues to thrive. This is a great opportunity to step into a senior banking role where you can use your technical expertise, relationship skills and market knowledge to make a meaningful impact. 

What is the team culture and environment like? 

You’ll be joining a high-performing and experienced Property Finance team with strong market credibility and deep sector expertise. The team works closely together to deliver thoughtful, tailored solutions for some of New Zealand’s leading property clients, creating an environment where you can learn from respected banking professionals, contribute to meaningful transactions, and continue to build your profile in the market.