Director Transaction Banking

NAB; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB is seeking a Director, Transaction Banking to lead strategic Global Institutional Banking relationships with a focus on Financial Institutions. The role is based in Melbourne or Sydney and offers the opportunity to coach others and drive client-focused outcomes.

You will join a high-performing team delivering impact for customers, with a strong emphasis on risk management, revenue growth and cross-functional collaboration. This is a senior leadership position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Deep transaction banking experience across cash management, acquiring and payments.
• Proven ability to originate and deliver revenue and portfolio growth.
• Experience managing complex client relationships and escalations.
• Agile leadership with ability to drive change and secure executive sponsorship.
• Strong stakeholder communication at strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive and own portfolio growth and origination targets.
• Own key transaction banking relationships and deepen client advocacy.
• Partner with Client Coverage to align sector plans to client priorities.
• Protect and grow transaction banking revenue through proactive engagement.
• Coordinate product, operations and partners to deliver customer-led outcomes.
• Proactively manage risk and meet policy, compliance and escalation requirements.

Skills

Transaction banking experience

Cash management

Payments and liquidity

Client relationship management

Agile leadership

Job description

• Lead strategic Global Institutional Banking relationships, with a focus on Financial Institutions
• Bring your transaction banking expertise and coach others to succeed
• Flexibility to be based in Melbourne or Sydney

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Director, Transaction Banking you will join a high-performing team who are driving real impact for customers—focused, empowered, and committed to keeping things simple. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and grow your career in a supportive, results-driven environment, this is your opportunity.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

• Drive and own portfolio growth and origination targets.
• Take overall ownership of key transaction banking relationships and deepen client advocacy.
• Partner with Client Coverage to design and execute sector plans aligned to client priorities.
• Protect and grow transaction banking revenue through proactive engagement and opportunity identification.
• Bring together product, operations and business partners to deliver timely, customer-led outcomes.
• Proactively manage risk and meet all policy, compliance, control and escalation requirements.

What you’ll bring:

• Deep transaction banking experience across cash management, acquiring and payments, including liquidity considerations for large deposits, with proven business development capability.
• Demonstrated success in origination and delivering against revenue and portfolio growth objectives.
• Strong experience managing complex client relationships, resolving escalations and navigating complex issues.
• Agile leadership experience, with a track record of driving change and securing executive sponsorship.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at both strategic and operational levels, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and work effectively with colleagues managing the day-to-day portfolio.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

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 NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.

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, and ongoing career development opportunities. If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.