Associate Director, Syndications - CIB

Job Description

• Full-time permanent
• Sydney based
• Incredible opportunity to join the Syndications team in CIB

Westpac Institutional Bank is on an exciting journey, experiencing significant growth in its Corporate & Institutional Banking business, and we're investing in top-tier talent to drive our expansion in key sectors and products, both locally and globally. We're seeking dynamic bankers who are ready to make a mark and thrive in a collaborative, ambitious environment. If you're looking to elevate your career, join us and be a part of our growth success story.

How will I help?

The Syndications team is responsible for the origination, structuring, pricing, documenting and distribution of arranged and underwritten loans for WIB customers. The team also supports the Project Finance and Leveraged & Acquisition Finance teams in the underwriting and distribution of their syndicated loans to those sectors.

This role will be a mix of Product Management and Syndications. You will be pivotal in the development, launch, and management of a new product the bank is launching as well as supporting the Directors within the Syndications team to originate, execute and distribute syndicated loans for WIB clients.

Reporting to Executive Director Syndications & Sustainable Finance, you will develop and manage this new product, working closely with internal stakeholders, and our external business partner. Upon establishment, you will manage an ongoing portfolio and work closely with CIB relationship management teams, analysts, credit, internal and external legal, agencies, borrowers, and other external financial institutions, to successfully provide and distribute loans into the market whilst delivering exceptional client service.

Other core responsibilities include:

• Develop a new product and ongoing monitoring of a portfolio of assets liaising internally and externally with stakeholders
• Prepare client presentations and marketing materials, Term Sheets, and Syndication Materials including debt information memorandums and invitation letters
• Collaborate with Legal Counsel and Deal team in negotiating terms of the clients' legal documentation
• Assist in the bookrunning process and queries from external lenders and Lead Arrangers
• Assist in identifying and managing of financial and non-financial risks
• Maintain internal databases, market update presentations, and management of league table submissions

What's in it for me?

Inspiring teams and unexpected opportunities. Plus, the backing and great benefits from one of the most refreshing employers in Australia. For example, you'll be able to have access to some of the best banking, wealth, and insurance benefits in the market, be paid well, as well as an entire suite of online learning and career planning tools so you can grow.

Whatever shape your family takes, we 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 continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.

What do I need?

To be successful in this role as the Associate Director, you will have prior Institutional or Investment banking experience within a loan structuring team in the APAC region. You must have a strong understanding of corporate credit and syndications. This role requires strong internal stakeholder management experience, with a drive to deliver exceptional service for your clients.

Some other advantageous skills include:

• Be a self-motivated team player, possessing strong initiative, drive and high customer service values to develop and maintain a comprehensive investor/bank network in the APAC market
• Have strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to collaborate, network, and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Have a strong attention to detail, with critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills to be pro-active in managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint/Word

What is it like to work there?

We aim to provide one big, supportive team to help us achieve our purpose of creating better futures together. As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family means you will get some of the best banking, wealth and insurance benefits in the market.

We back our employees by helping them work towards industry-recognised qualifications, using online learning, training modules and career planning tools for you to grow with us. We will even pay you to do volunteer or community work.

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?

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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, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au.

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 call 1800 655 592 Option 2.3 or email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au