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Associate Director, Sustainable Finance

  • 809260
  • NSW- Sydney CBD
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Corporate & Institutional Banking
  • Credit Assessment/Execution
  • Permanent Full time
  • Opening at: Sep 29 2026 - 06:00 AEST
  • Closing at: Oct 13 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
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  • Opportunity to work with customers and colleagues in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, UK, Europe and the USA
  • Contribute to a broad range of strategic sustainability and business initiatives within C&IB 
  • Permanent opportunity based in Sydney 

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand. 

In the role of Associate Director, you will form an integral part of NAB’s Corporate & Institutional Banking  Sustainable Finance team, contributing to key business priorities and continuously improving how we serve our customers. 

You’ll make an impact each day by: 

  • Supporting Sustainable Finance team members on delivery of key strategic initiatives. Working alongside NAB’s origination, coverage and product teams to originate and execute sustainable financing solutions
  • Undertaking industry research, benchmarking, and analysis of market best practice to develop tailored client insights and marketing collateral.  
  • Supporting internal and external reporting including data analysis, plus supporting various transaction-related tasks.
  • Looking for opportunities to streamline processes, improve insights development and origination activities through the integration of various AI tools including Copilot and Claude.  
  • Undertaking appropriate industry accreditation and maintain qualifications as required.   

You’ll bring to this role: 

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.  
  • Strong research & analysis skills with ability to distil emerging global and domestic trends into tailored customer insights, whilst leveraging AI tools
  • Customer focussed, team player with ability to work to tight deadlines.  
  • Sustainability and/or sustainable finance related experience preferred.  
  • Experience in origination and coverage roles preferred but not essential.  
  • Experience working collaboratively and alongside a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.  
  • Tertiary qualifications, preferably with a degree in finance, science, or related areas.  
  • AFMA or other financial markets qualification preferred
  • ESG/Sustainability related qualifications an advantage.   

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that when our colleagues feel valued and celebrated for who they are, our customers experience banking that’s fairer, more accessible, and designed with who they are in mind. That’s why we’ve built a culture of inclusion and respect, where colleague voices are heard and valued, and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work. 

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, or alternate methods to apply for this role, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options. 

Join NAB 

At NAB, we’re committed to supporting our colleagues with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including enhanced leave options, wellbeing support, access to NAB Perks, and ongoing career development opportunities.  If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.   

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