Director, Credit Structuring & Execution (NSW)

National Australia Bank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 300,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave options

Wellbeing support

Access to NAB Perks

Ongoing career development

Job summary

National Australia Bank in Sydney seeks a Director to lead NAB's Credit Structuring & Execution function, supporting Corporate clients. You will manage a large team of bankers, drive performance and build capability while partnering with Coverage, Risk and Product to structure complex lending solutions.

You’ll influence senior stakeholders and ensure portfolio performance, credit quality and customer outcomes across diversified industries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Corporate, Institutional or Specialized Finance banking environments.
• Deep credit and transaction execution expertise.
• Proven leadership of large teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with complex transactions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management with senior leaders and risk partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-hat role across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead NAB's Credit Structuring & Execution function based in Sydney, supporting our Corporate clients.
• Manage a team of bankers, driving performance, capability uplift and employee engagement.
• Partner with Coverage, Risk and Product teams to structure and execute complex lending and financing solutions.
• Hold significant accountability for portfolio performance, credit quality, customer outcomes and risk management.
• Operate across multiple industries and sectors, balancing strategic priorities while delivering outcomes for NAB's largest clients.

Skills

Leadership

Credit analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Credit risk systems

Financial modelling

Job description

• Step into a leadership role, with a large, high-performing team across diversified industry segments

• Influence some of Sydney’s largest corporate transactions

• Combine strategic leadership, complex deal execution and stakeholder influence in one of the most visible banking roles in the state

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Director, you will work closely with our C&IBCredit & Execution team contributing to key business priorities and continuously improving how we serve our customers.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

• Lead NAB's Credit Structuring & Execution function based in Sydney, supporting our Corporate clients

• Manage a team of bankers, driving performance, capability uplift and employee engagement

• Partner with Coverage, Risk and Product teams to structure and execute complex lending and financing solutions

• Hold significant accountability for portfolio performance, credit quality, customer outcomes and risk management

• Operate across multiple industries and sectors, balancing strategic priorities while delivering outcomes for NAB's largest clients

You’ll bring to this role:

• Extensive experience in Corporate, Institutional or Specialised Finance banking environments, with deep credit and transaction execution expertise

• Proven leadership capability, including leading large teams and developing high-performing banking professionals

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess complex transactions, risks and capital allocation opportunities

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence senior leaders, clients and risk partners

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently wearing multiple hats across industry sectors, deal execution, portfolio management and people leadership

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that when our colleagues feel valued and celebrated for who they are, our customers experience banking that’s fairer, more accessible, and designed with who they are in mind. That’s why we’ve built a culture of inclusion and respect, where colleague voices are heard and valued, and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work.

Join NAB

At NAB,we’recommitted to supporting our colleagues with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including

• enhanced leave options
• wellbeing support
• access to NAB Perks
• ongoing career development opportunities