Associate, Property Finance - Wellington at Bank of New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Credit Writing, Financial Analysis, Risk Monitoring, Portfolio Management, Lending Renewals, Deal Structuring, Risk Assessment, Client Request Management, Development Lending, Stakeholder Communication, Time Management, Prioritization, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Institutional Banking, Accounting

Industry

Banking

Description

Worker Type: Permanent Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way." We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our Property Finance team, based in Wellington. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and manage a portfolio of customers, as well as grow your skills in credit writing, portfolio risk monitoring, and deal with all aspects of client requests. We sat down with our Associate Director – Property Finance, and they let us know the following about the role: What are some of the day-to-day tasks the person in this role will complete? Assist with preparing credit submissions, annual reviews and lending renewals, building your skills in financial analysis, risk assessment and credit writing. Support relationship managers with day‑to‑day client needs, helping deliver Property Finance solutions and learning how deals are structured and managed. Help manage development lending activity, including monthly drawdowns, reviewing QS and other reports, and learning how to identify and escalate potential risks. Prepare clear summaries, term sheets and briefing notes to support conversations with internal stakeholders such as Credit and senior leaders. What is the team culture and environment like? You will be joining a high performing, supportive team, always striving for excellence. It is a fast-paced environment, so if you enjoy being busy and working autonomously then you will thrive in this team! What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role? 2+ years’ experience in Commercial or Corporate Banking or Finance or Institutional banking or another relevant professional with an understanding of accounting, legal, valuation and tax issues. A genuine interest in Property Finance, with curiosity and motivation to learn credit, deal structuring and risk management. Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work confidently with others. A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn, seek feedback, and continuously develop technical and commercial capability. Understanding of financial analysis, credit issues, risk management and debt structuring You will also have excellent communication skills (both verbal & written), ability to confidently prioritise and manage time critical tasks with conflicting priorities, all with a curiosity and willingness to seek continuous self-improvement within your role. What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? We offer stimulating and challenging career opportunities where you'll be supported to learn and develop. You'll get to work with a group of highly motivated and talented people, receive excellent training and be a part of the BNZ community. What will success look like for the candidate in this role? Successfully managing conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Building great relationships with internal stakeholders and customers is the key to success! Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.” Closing Date: 12 April 2026 Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early. Welcome to BNZ Careers! We are excited for you to apply for a role with us. We're the bank for New Zealand. Our purpose is to serve customers well and help our communities prosper. Every day we find ways for our customers, our people, and our communities to thrive through strong values, diverse teams, and great people - just like you.

Responsibilities

The Associate will develop and manage a portfolio of customers, focusing on credit writing, portfolio risk monitoring, and handling client requests. Key tasks include assisting with credit submissions, annual reviews, lending renewals, and managing development lending activity.