Relationship Associate

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ANZ in Nelson is seeking a Relationship Associate to support Relationship Managers, provide customer solutions, and deliver insights by conducting financial analysis and lending support for designated customer groups. The RA will develop credit and relationship skills and may, within 12 months, hold a small CAD and manage 3+ accounts.

This permanent role offers a structured career path in a dynamic banking environment, with standard hours (Monday–Friday, 37.5 hrs) and opportunities to grow by

Qualifications

• Great financial literacy and analytical ability.
• Strong commercial and business acumen for customer solutions.
• Experience in developing relationships in a customer delivery context.

Responsibilities

• Support Relationship Managers in making banking easier for customers and providing customer solutions.
• Conduct financial analysis and develop customer strategies.
• Establish and maintain a professional market profile and understand customer industries.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ANZ values in dealings with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Financial literacy

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Business acumen

Education

Accounting degree

Finance degree

Job description

Ko Mātou – About Us

Kia Hanga I Te Ao, E Ora Ai, E Tupu Ai, Te Tangata Me Te Kainga. At ANZ, we’re shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

As a Relationship Associate, you will be responsible for supporting Relationship Managers (RM) in making banking easier for customers and providing customer solutions and insights by conducting financial analysis, and lending support for designated customer groups. The RA will develop credit and relationship skills and within 12 months of role commencement they may hold a small CAD and manage 3 or more accounts (at Senior Manager and credit discretion). The role is ideal for emerging staff with the potential to take on Relationship Management responsibilities.

Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role Location: Nelson Branch

Role Type: Permanent

Hours: Standard, Monday to Friday 37.5 hrs

Ka aha tō rā e kite ai? - What will your day look like?

• Support our Relationship Managers in making banking easier for customers, providing customer solutions, and insights
• Conduct financial analysis and develop and implement appropriate customer strategies
• Establish and maintain a professional profile in the market and maintain an understanding of the customer’s industry and associated markets
• Work collaboratively with other internal work functions and stakeholders
• Demonstrate living the ANZ Values with customers and colleagues

Ōu Pūkenga? - What will you bring?

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Great financial literacy, analytical skills, commercial and business acumen
• Strong analytical ability to assess and interpret implications of financial trends
• Prior experience in developing strong relationships in a customer delivery/ customer experience role
• Sound understanding of the structuring of security arrangements
• Experience in the banking industry, lending or credit-related roles is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Preferably possesses an accounting or finance degree or equivalent, though not a strict requirement

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

Te Rā Ōtinga - Job Posting End Date

29/10/2026, 11.59pm, (NZ)