Director Energy Transition, Corporate Banking

About us

At Rabobank (the ‘Bank’), our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

Rabobank’s Wholesale global strategy consists of three pillars: i) Banking for Food, ii) Banking for the Netherlands, and iii) Banking the Energy Transition. In Australia and New Zealand, Wholesale Banking serves large and complex corporate clients across food & agriculture, and increasingly the energy transition sector. Energy transition for Bank is supporting the full clean energy value chain with a goal to allocate capital to reduction of emissions.

As part of its strategic growth agenda and following successful expansion in Europe ,North America and Asia, Rabobank established its Energy Transition mandate in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. Following success to date, we are now looking to expand the Energy Transition Coverage team to actively support an existing client set, deliver cross sell and continue to grow through new client acquisition.

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 Coverage Banking role within Wholesale Banking Australia & New Zealand (RANZ), designed for a driven individual who wants to help expanding our footprint in a sector that is strategically critical for the bank. You will play a leading role in establishing and scaling Rabobank’s Energy Transition franchise, managing an existing and growing a portfolio of complex clients while originating and leading the execution of landmark transactions across corporate bank debt, project finance, sustainable finance, debt capital markets, risk management and structured solutions with the support of experienced portfolio management and product teams.

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 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 the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, develop and manage an existing portfolio of high-value Energy Transition clients including origination of new client relationships
• Leverage existing
• Drive new business origination and cross-sell opportunities across:
  • Corporate 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
• 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 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 with a strong network within the energy sector that will further support the Bank with establishing its presence in the region
• Proven energy sector banking experience and a strong origination and cross sell track record.
• Strong background in structured and corporate lending, including credit, legal, tax 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 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, 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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