Associate Director Corporate Advisory

Associate Director Corporate Advisory – Institutional Bank

Fixed term 12 - 18 month maternity cover contract

Based in Britomart, Auckland

Westpac is one of New Zealand’s leading banks and is committed to helping our customers, communities and people prosper and grow. The Corporate Advisory team delivers high quality financial insights and strategic advice to our Institutional and Business Banking clients.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate Advisory you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality corporate finance, strategic and financial advisory services to complex and high‑value clients. You will support clients through significant strategic, financial and capital‑related decisions by providing rigorous analysis, sound judgement and commercially astute advice.

Operating as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, you will partner closely with Relationship Managers and product specialists to originate, structure and execute advisory engagements that deliver sustainable outcomes for clients and for Westpac. As a senior member of the Corporate Advisory team, you will exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, commercial acumen and market credibility.

You will contribute to the overall strength of the advisory franchise by enhancing client relationships, supporting revenue growth, and reinforcing Westpac’s reputation as a leading corporate advisor in the New Zealand market. The Associate Director also plays a key role in embedding Westpac’s values, sustainability commitments and risk discipline into advisory activity, ensuring advice is ethical, customer‑centric and aligned with long‑term value creation.

 You will need to be a self-motivated team player, possessing strong initiative, drive and customer service values in order to meet our customers’ needs.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Strong knowledge of corporate finance and 5 plus years’ experience within the banking and finance industry

• Exceptional analytical skills to develop financial models ideally using Capital IQ and Bloomberg

• High customer service values and professional approach

• Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills

• Self-starter with an inquiring mind and an enthusiastic team player

• Customer focused problem solver

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility

• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers

• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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