Director, Private Credit (JBWere)

National Australia Bank; Australia; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

National Australia Bank in Australia invites a Director, Private Credit to shape private debt strategy alongside senior investment leaders within Private Wealth & JBWere. You will evaluate domestic and global credit managers and opportunities.

You’ll develop investment insights, lead due diligence, support portfolio implementation and deliver market commentary to advisers and clients. This role emphasizes customer-centric outcomes and enduring client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise across private credit and debt markets.
• Experience conducting manager due diligence and risk assessments.
• Ability to translate complex credit dynamics into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in institutional investment environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop investment insights across private credit markets and structures.
• Lead manager research, due diligence and investment recommendations.
• Support portfolio implementation and integration of private credit exposures.
• Deliver market updates and investment commentary to advisers and clients.
• Contribute to the evolution of a unified listed and private debt investment framework.

Skills

Private credit

Debt markets

Investment research

Manager due diligence

Communication

Job description

Play a key role in expanding a growing private credit capability

Evaluate leading domestic and global credit managers and investment opportunities

Work alongside senior investment leaders to shape debt market strategy

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, Private Credit you will work closely with our Private Wealth & JBWere team, contributing to key business priorities and continuously improving how we serve our clients.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

• Develop investment insights across private credit markets and structures

• Lead manager research, due diligence and investment recommendations

• Support portfolio implementation and integration of private credit exposures

• Deliver market updates and investment commentary to advisers and clients

• Contribute to the evolution of a unified listed and private debt investment framework

You’ll bring to this role:

• Strong expertise across private credit, debt markets and investment research

• Demonstrated experience conducting manager due diligence and risk assessments

• Ability to translate complex credit dynamics into actionable investment insights

• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Extensive experience within credit, private markets, fixed income or institutional investment environments

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We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect - where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all JBWere colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.