Client Director

NZAB; Palmerston North; Presencial; NZD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

NZAB, a leading agribusiness finance advisory firm in New Zealand, seeks a Client Director to onboard and manage high-value corporate-scale transactions. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication, championing integrated financial strategies and resilient client partnerships.

Based in the Manawatu/Hawkes Bay regions, you will lead a relationship team, collaborate with directors, and deliver clear reports to stakeholders while driving continuous improvements in client management

Qualificações

• 5–10 years of banking/finance and relationship management experience.
• Affinity with agricultural sector and desire to improve outcomes.
• Strong client relationship management and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and ability to develop client management strategies.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead onboarding for high-value clients, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with high-value clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for client management, aligning with client goals and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Associate Client Directors to tailor solutions and maximise client value.
• Lead and mentor a relationship team, fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Generate and present accurate and timely reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Continuously seek ways to improve client management processes and enhance service delivery.
• Prioritise workload to ensure high standards and urgency.
• Support and develop a positive workplace culture.
• Manage business resources responsibly.

Conhecimentos

Banking/finance experience

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Leadership & mentoring

Data analytics

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Descrição da oferta de emprego

NZAB is a fast growing, nimble business that works with farmers to help them get what they deserve from their banking.

We build enduring relationships with our clients, and become part of their advisory team, ensuring that the business continues to get the specialist advice it requires. Banks have confidence in our approach and regularly advocate for our involvement. It’s all about enhancing the banking relationship.

At NZAB, we offer a chance to be part of something that is growing rapidly. We have ambition to grow, and the right person will gain opportunities to grow alongside us. It means our systems and processes aren’t old and locked down. We are constantly looking for new and better ways of doing things, and we see technology and integration opportunities everywhere we look. The right person will have a view on how we might continue to evolve and remain nimble and relevant with our offering.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone based in the Manawatu, Taranaki or Hawkes Bay regions to join our dynamic and growing business, make a meaningful contribution and develop their career with us. The Client Director is responsible for onboarding and managing complex, high-value, and corporate-scale transactions. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of financial strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the onboarding process for high-value clients, ensuring seamless transitions and immediate support.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with high-value clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for client management, aligning with client goals and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Associate Client Directors to tailor solutions and maximise client value.
• Lead and mentor a relationship team, fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Generate and present accurate and timely reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Continuously seek ways to improve client management processes and enhance service delivery.

General Duties:

• Prioritise workload to ensure high standards and urgency.
• Support and develop a positive workplace culture.
• Manage business resources responsibly.

Skills and Experience:

• 5-10 years of banking/finance and relationship management experience.
• Affinity with the agricultural sector and a desire to improve outcomes.
• Strong client relationship management and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication abilities and experience in developing and executing client management strategies.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Proficiency in data and analytics for tracking client performance.
• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• Effective interaction and communication with banks, farm business owners, financial controllers, and professionals.
• Strong interpersonal judgment, engaging, and efficient.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to high-quality service.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive to succeed within the NZAB business on both personal and team levels.

Our culture is extremely important to us. We are a business that values high performance, a good laugh, and the right balance between work and play. We are focused on the quality of output, our reputation over the long term, and building a business we are proud of. If this sounds like you, then you’d be a good fit for our business.

Join us at NZAB and make a difference in the agricultural sector!

NZAB is New Zealand’s leading agribusiness finance advisory firm, helping farmers align strategy and capital to achieve better financial outcomes and long-term success.