Director Energy Transition, Corporate Banking

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At Rabobank, our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist food & agribusiness bank. In Australia and New Zealand, Wholesale Banking serves large and complex corporate clients across agribusiness, food & beverage, and increasingly the energy transition and infrastructure sectors.

As part of its strategic growth agenda, Rabobank established a new Energy Transition Finance capability focused on growing our footprint in renewable energy and decarbonisation. 

 We strive to create an open, balanced, and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest, and are supported…we are focused on growing each other.

About the Role

This is a high-profile senior Coverage Banking role within Wholesale Banking Australia & New Zealand (RANZ), designed for a driven individual who wants to help build something new, [is?] ambitious and strategically critical for the bank. You will play a leading role in establishing and scaling Rabobank’s Energy Transition franchise, managing and growing a portfolio of complex clients while originating and executing landmark transactions across core lending, project finance, sustainable finance and structured solutions.

Working in close partnership with the Head of Energy Transition Coverage, you will help shape and deliver Rabobank’s Energy Transition strategy in the region, leveraging our global balance sheet, deep sector expertise and international network. This role offers significant autonomy, visibility and influence, combining senior client relationship ownership with hands-on origination and execution. It is a rare opportunity to be part of a growing, high-calibre team, positioned at the centre of one of the most exciting growth areas in corporate banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, develop and manage a portfolio of high-value Energy Transition clients including origination of new client relationships
• Drive new business origination and cross-sell opportunities across: 
• Core and structured lending
• Project finance
• Sustainable finance solutions
• Risk management and working capital products
• Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including credit submissions, approvals, legal processes and documentation
• Develop and deliver client strategies in collaboration with product partners and global coverage teams
• Act as the senior relationship lead for clients, engaging confidently with CEOs, CFOs, Treasurers and sponsors
• Lead complex sustainability and Energy Transition discussions, articulating Rabobank’s sustainability strategy and tailored client solutions
• Identify and originate syndicated and club transactions with acceptable credit metrics and returns
• Actively manage portfolio risk, client concentration and return outcomes
• Represent Rabobank externally as a trusted, knowledge-driven partner and organise client engagement events
• Leverage Rabobank’s global network to share best practices, structures and client solutions
• Demonstrate strong leadership of deal teams and “one team” collaboration across Wholesale Banking

About You

You are a driven, commercially astute senior banker with deep Energy Transition sector experience and a strong origination track record.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in Corporate or Institutional Banking
• Proven experience in the renewable energy/Energy Transition sector
• Strong background in structured and corporate lending, including credit, legal and compliance aspects
• Demonstrated success in originating and executing complex transactions
• Experience presenting and negotiating debt solutions at CEO, CFO and Treasurer level

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of the Australian and New Zealand Energy Transition markets and key stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of debt products, market conditions and sustainable finance solutions
• Excellent credit analysis and transaction structuring capability
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement
• Highly effective communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships

What we are proud to offer you:

A competitive remuneration package, including a fully maintained vehicle, will be offered for the successful candidate.

​If moving for this opportunity, a relocation allowance and support to assist you get settled into your new home could be available.

Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.

Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave)

Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave is not enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave and an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave.

Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD and Income Protection Insurance.

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.

Our Values

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, “Client Driven,” “Responsible,” “Professional” and “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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