Executive Director, Acquisition Finance

ExecThread; Sydney; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ANZ, a global provider of digital banking solutions, seeks an Executive Director for Acquisition Finance in Sydney. The role leads a deal team, drives origination, and delivers innovative financing solutions.

You will manage client relationships, oversee transactions end-to-end, and contribute to strategic growth while meeting revenue targets and maintaining risk compliance. The ideal candidate brings extensive structured finance experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structured finance, especially leveraged and acquisition financing.
• Proven track record delivering innovative financing solutions.
• Strong influencing, networking and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end acquisition finance transactions and deal teams.
• Oversee portfolio performance and risk management.
• Identify growth opportunities and meet revenue targets.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage multiple transactions.

Skills

Deal origination

Relationship management

Structured finance

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Acquisition Finance team. This senior role is pivotal in the origination and execution of acquisition finance transactions, with a strong focus on delivering competitive and superior financing solutions to clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a deal team, maintaining strong client relationships, and driving the origination agenda.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end transaction execution, portfolio oversight, and contributing to strategic discussions. The role also involves identifying growth opportunities, meeting revenue targets, and ensuring compliance with risk and regulatory guidelines. Candidates for this role should have extensive experience in structured finance, particularly in the leveraged and acquisition finance markets.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional influencing, networking, and interpersonal skills, as well as a proactive approach to problem-solving. A deep understanding of credit negotiations, risk assessment, and transaction documentation is essential. The role requires the ability to manage a diverse set of stakeholders, both internal and external, and to work across multiple transactions concurrently.

Tertiary qualifications and a proven track record of delivering innovative financing solutions are also necessary.

Functions:

• Finance
• Business Development

Hiring Company

ANZ

Global provider of digital banking solutions