Senior Associate, Sustainable Finance

Job Description

Permanent opportunity to join Westpac’s Institutional Bank Full-Time role available, Sydney based and hybrid working Support the team in delivering Sustainable Finance solutions for both corporate and institutional clients! How will I help? The Sustainable Finance team within Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB) is dedicated to driving positive environmental, social, and governance outcomes through innovative financial solutions. We are seeking a Senior Associate to play a crucial role in developing tailored sustainable finance solutions, guiding clients through the evolving landscape of sustainable finance. As a Senior Associate, Sustainable Finance, you will assist in originating, structuring, and performing sustainable finance transactions for corporate and institutional clients. You will manage risk and information systems related to Sustainable Finance and enhance Westpac's external positioning on Sustainable Finance, ESG, and Sustainability. Market Understanding: Analyse sustainable finance market data, including opportunities, risks, and products Customer Partnership: Support sustainable finance solutions by: Conducting sustainability and sustainable finance research and due diligence Assisting in deal structuring and execution Assessing transaction eligibility against market standards Data Management: Maintain accurate customer and transaction data Risk Management: Manage sustainable finance risks and improve processes Team Contribution: Cultivate a positive team culture and support a diverse workplace What do I need? As a Senior Associate, you will need a deep passion for environmental or social issues, coupled with an awareness of sustainable finance instruments. Prior experience in this field is advantageous. We are looking for a self-motivated team player who demonstrates strong initiative, drive, and high customer service values. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to build rapport with customers and internal stakeholders. Further advantageous skills: Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail Pro-active in managing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated teammate, demonstrating strong initiative, drive, and high customer service values Strong oral and written communication skills to support high quality internal and external presentations to stakeholders Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint Experience in banking, financial services or similar advantageous What’s it like to work there? We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other’s passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together. As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you 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 where you start and 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr