Associate Director Natural Resources Energy And Carbon

• Project Finance focused role looking at the Renewable Energy sector
  
• Be part of this progressive and innovative environment
  
• Sydney CBD based role
  

See yourself in our team

This role will be part of the Australian Energy team within Natural Resources, Energy & Carbon ("NREC"). The NREC business provides relationship management to corporate clients, capital solutions, risk management and transaction banking to clients in the Natural Resources and Energy sectors including ASX listed corporates, institutional investors, and renewable energy developers. The Energy team is responsible for the relationship management of clients in the energy sector, as well as project financing of renewable energy projects and asset management of these projects.

You will be passionate about the role renewable energy plays in driving Australia's transition to net zero.

Do work that matters

You will contribute to achieving the team's core purpose by playing a leading role to act as trusted advisor for the client through the demonstration of deep industry expertise as well as innovative deal structuring to deliver optimal financial outcomes..

Key tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Develop and own relationships with Treasury executives to enable the capture of first mover opportunities with clients across the CBA product suite
  
• Executing Project Finance transactions and structuring bespoke financing solutions to meet a clients' objectives.
  
• Leading the review, structuring and negotiation of legal documentation to achieve optimal balance between client objective and the bank's risk parameters.
  
• Work in partnership with internal product partners and credit risk to ensure the client strategy is consistent with the overall IB&M business proposition
  
• Provide support to the team's senior bankers in covering and servicing the needs of our clients including their operational requirements and enquiries
  
• Create and update relevant client and deal information in Pulse including pipeline deals, call report, client contact details
  
• Support the preparation and submission of documents seeking business and credit approval for transactions and contribute/advise on the reviewing and sign off of documentation on deals
  

We're interested in hearing from people who

Are committed candidates, seeking to build on a strong foundation developed in institutional banking, project finance or a similar role within the renewable energy industry. Further, you'll bring;

• Strong Project Finance or Structured Finance experiences with track record of deal origination and execution.
  
• Understanding of the energy industry and the key drivers affecting the industry.
  
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling and debt structuring.
  
• Familiarity across product capabilities including corporate finance, project finance, debt capital markets, global markets and risk management, cash management and payments
  
• Experience in engaging and building credibility and strong relationships with clients and an ability to anticipate client requirements
  
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline essential, post graduate qualification desirable
  

This opportunity will give you exposure to a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the business whilst being part of a team that is focused, smart, hardworking and passionate about our shared vision to create the very best experience for our customers.

As the successful applicant, you'll be rewarded with a structured career path within the IB&M business that offers a competitive market salary, annual performance incentives, and a flexible working environment.

Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. One where we're driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.

Here, you'll thrive. You'll be supported when faced with challenges, and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.

We're determined to make a real difference for Australia's first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.