Associate Director, Sustainable Finance Solutions

Permanent Full-time role
Based in Britomart, Auckland

At Westpac, we are committed to helping our customers, communities and people prosper and grow. We’re driven to use our experience and size to help local communities and businesses achieve great things – because alone we are strong, but together we are stronger.

Our Sustainable Finance team is a great example of this commitment. The team is deeply passionate about helping our business customers achieve their sustainability goals and deliver better social and environmental outcomes. We are motivated to mobilise capital to drive Aotearoa’s transition to become a sustainable, net-zero emissions and thriving society.

The team primarily focuses on enabling large businesses to align their financing with their sustainability goals in alignment with domestic and global best practice while being innovative and connected to global markets.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
The role involves you:

Helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals by structuring financial solutions that align with global sustainable finance principles and best practice.
Developing and maintaining solid and enduring internal and external relationships at many levels across the business.
Working closely across many groups in Westpac who serve our business customers.
Following and improving upon operational processes.
Leveraging strong transaction and project management skills to support business customers to execute their sustainable finance transactions efficiently and on time.
Leading research and analysis on sustainable finance market trends and data.
Presenting on sustainable finance at internal and external events.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about sustainability and sustainable finance and looking to join a market-leading team in a competitive and exciting industry, where you will have an opportunity to reach your true potential.

You will:
have earned one or more tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or similar;

be able to demonstrate strong research and analytical skills, experience and deep knowledge in sustainability (particularly climate change);
have a proven interest and capability in sustainable finance, and the role that capital can play in helping achieve global sustainability goals and making the financial system more sustainable;
be able to demonstrate very strong verbal and written communication skills with an excellent attention to detail; and
have a high level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and be able to prepare and deliver high quality presentations.

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

Applications close:
15 February 2025

Associate Director Sustainable Finance Solutions

Westpac New Zealand

Associate Director Sustainable Finance Solutions

Westpac New Zealand

Auckland

Westpac New Zealand

Associate Director Sustainable Finance Solutions

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