Director, Energy NSW RM

Job Description

Join the #1 Australian Renewable Energy Banking team* Propel your career in this Grade 6 level role Kent Street location, 3 days a week in the office How will I help? Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB) manages the financial needs of corporate, institutional and government clients that are based, or have interests in, Australia and New Zealand. Within WIB’s Energy, Infrastructure & Resources (EI&R) industry team, we aspire to provide high quality origination and delivery of customer and strategic insights for a diverse group of clients. Reporting to the Head of Energy, you’ll be highly motivated to work on new to bank acquisitions and service an existing complex and dynamic portfolio of customers while also achieving year-on-year and return on equity growth. The role also presents an opportunity to work as part of the broader team to lead WIB’s Renewable / Energy Strategy, and includes managing WIB’s origination, portfolio management and sponsor relationship activities. As a highly experienced Banker, this opportunity will enable you to accelerate your existing breadth of expertise in executing large market leading Institutional and Corporate debt products across the Energy sector portfolio. Experience with oil and gas will be advantageous. Responsibilities: Drive growth in the team’s loan book via high quality debt product origination and NPS growth. Drive client advocacy and showcase your technical expertise with relevant sector forums. Maintain sound credit quality of your assigned portfolio through proactive monitoring and developing appropriate corrective strategies as and when appropriate. Ensure adequate reporting and transparency to senior stakeholders so that they are aware of material and emerging risks impacting the portfolio, as well as significant transactions in pipeline and recent approvals. Contribute to talent development of the team for succession planning. What’s in it for me? Working for the #1 Australian Renewable Energy Bank*, with the largest market share, will put you in the driver’s seat for leading innovation and investment strategies in Australia’s energy project developments. As a trusted financial partner, Westpac is at the forefront of supporting sustainable energy solutions, empowering businesses and communities to navigate the evolving landscape of renewables and infrastructure. You’ll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for over two hundred years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. We’ll continue to back you in the development of your career with internal career prospects, and flexible working. You’ll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we’ll be able to offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we’ll pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled. What do I need to hit the ground running? This role suits somebody who: Has proven success of working cross collaboratively within a global team environment, coordinating with other industry sector coverage teams, Analysts, Risk, key product partners and stakeholders such as Legal, together with other banks in a club, project or bilateral setting. Has a sound understanding of project and corporate credit, including cash flow modelling and effective critical thinking and analytical skills. A proven understanding of the Energy & Infrastructure sectors in Australia, coupled with knowledge of Sustainability and Climate change related issues impacting the Energy sector. Has compelling communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes. Relevant degree/professionally qualified – Business/Finance/Accounting/CFA. Demonstrates strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at any given time. Has strong business acumen with a commercial mindset with driving value and efficiency gains through simplification opportunities. What’s it like to work in this team? We are a collaborative tight-knit team and form an important part of the overall Energy, Infrastructure and Resources Team. Working more broadly across the Enterprise, we’re all passionate relationship focused professionals with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers. You’ll collaborate in person at least three days a week in our Kent Street office to connect with key stakeholders. As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, being part of the Westpac family will give you ongoing access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between. We’ll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you’re in control of how you’ll grow. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion. How do I apply? Start here. Just click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button. At Westpac, we’re all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone—our customers, employees, and the wider community. If you’re interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, veterans and reservists, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process? We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please email * Source: IJ Global League Tables, 12-months to 31/12/2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr