Executive Director, Real Estate Banking & Growth

National Australia Bank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

National Australia Bank is seeking an Executive Director to lead the state Real Estate business in Sydney. You will shape strategy, manage top client relationships and complex transactions, and drive origination and portfolio performance across investment and development finance.

You'll work with NAB's Client Coverage team to advance priority relationships, deliver superior client outcomes and strengthen market presence through leadership and sector insight.

Qualifications

• Significant experience across corporate, institutional or commercial banking, with strong depth in relationship banking, credit and financial products
• Deep knowledge of the Australian Real Estate market, including investment property, development and construction finance
• Demonstrated success originating, structuring and executing large or complex transactions
• Strong credit and commercial judgement across cash flow, leverage, ICR, LVR/LTC, valuations, presales, cost-to-complete and refinancing risk
• Proven strategic and people leadership capability, supported by strong executive influence, customer advocacy and an understanding of financial services risk and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the state Real Estate strategy, aligned with national Real Estate and C&IB priorities
• Lead senior client relationships, major pitches and complex transactions across investment and development finance
• Build a strong origination pipeline, grow new-to-bank relationships and deepen share of wallet across priority clients
• Maintain disciplined oversight of portfolio quality, returns, capital utilisation, concentration and emerging risk
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while strengthening NAB's market presence through sector insight and industry engagement

Job description

National Australia Bank is seeking an Executive Director to lead the state Real Estate business in Sydney. You will shape strategy, manage top client relationships and complex transactions, and drive origination and portfolio performance across investment and development finance.

You'll work with NAB's Client Coverage team to advance priority relationships, deliver superior client outcomes and strengthen market presence through leadership and sector insight.