Commercial Associate

Bank of New Zealand; Queenstown; Presencial; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellbeing

Flexible work

Generous leave

Descripción de la vacante

Bank of New Zealand in Queenstown is seeking an Associate Partner to support our Commercial Partners with credit writing, financial analysis, portfolio risk monitoring and proactive customer support.

You will help build strong relationships with business customers, assist with lending proposals, and guide clients to BNZ’s digital and service channels to ensure timely, appropriate support.

Formación

• Experience in business banking or lending.
• Sound understanding of banking and lending processes.
• Customer-focused with ability to build long-term relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Support Commercial Partners with credit writing and covenant testing.
• Analyse financial information and prepare lending proposals.
• Assist with annual business plans and portfolio administration.
• Develop and manage customer relationships and referrals.
• Promote BNZ digital channels and provide timely service.

Conocimientos

Credit writing

Financial modelling

Relationship management

Lending experience

Descripción del empleo

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

• We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering.

This is a great opportunity to grow your commercial banking career, working alongside experienced Partners and gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of business customers.

As an Associate Partner, you’ll support our Commercial Partners in delivering exceptional service to customers, with a strong focus on credit writing, financial analysis, portfolio risk monitoring and proactive customer support.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Support Commercial Partners with credit writing, annual reviews, covenant testing and portfolio administration.
• Analyse financial information and prepare lending proposals that support quality customer outcomes.
• Assist with credit management and the implementation of annual business plans for assigned customer portfolios.
• Develop and manage customer relationships, while building strong referral connections across BNZ and the local market.
• Help customers make the most of BNZ’s digital and support channels, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate service.

What will you bring?

This role would suit someone looking to take the next step toward a future relationship management or commercial banking career pathway. You’ll bring curiosity, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in supporting business customers to succeed. You will demonstrate:

• Experience in business banking, financial modelling or credit writing. We’re also keen to hear from experienced bankers with complex lending experience, or those from a financial background who can demonstrate strong business acumen.
• A sound understanding of banking principles, lending processes and document preparation.
• A customer-focused approach and a natural ability to build trusted, long-term relationships.
• A collaborative, motivated style, with the ability to create an effective operating rhythm in a busy environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the confidence to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

Banking and financial services is an exciting industry to be part of, and this role offers a fantastic platform to learn, grow and build your confidence in commercial banking. You’ll work closely with experienced Partners, gain exposure to a broad range of customers, and continue developing your technical and relationship skills.

You’ll also play an important role in supporting local businesses with the banking solutions they need to grow, adapt and succeed.

What is the team culture and environment like?

You’ll work with a high-performing, supportive team who are passionate about delivering great outcomes for customers and the local community. It’s a busy and collaborative environment where people share knowledge, support each other and take pride in the difference their work makes for business customers.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.