Senior Associate - Leveraged & Acquisition Finance

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Permanent

Full-time
 
Location
Auckland City, Auckland
 
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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
We have a unique opportunity for a curious and highly analytical professional to join us in Auckland as a Senior Associate supporting our Leveraged & Acquisition and Specialised Finance businesses. The role is in Corporate Finance division in the BNZ’s Corporate and Institutional Bank (C&IB).
Our Corporate Finance business’ objective is to originate, structure and execute non-vanilla lending transactions for high value BNZ C&IB clients and targets, and provide general debt and structuring support to Client Directors nationally. Examples of Corporate Finance transactions include leveraged buyouts, acquisition finance (corporate and private equity), funding mergers, management buy outs, expansion finance, project finance, infrastructure finance and PPPs.
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?
You will also have excellent communication skills (both verbal & written), be highly analytical and have the ability to confidently prioritise and manage time critical tasks with conflicting priorities. You skills and experience will show:
Strong financial modelling skills;
3+ years’ experience, gained within Commercial, 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.
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.”
Closing Date: 10 September 2025
Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.