• Reporting to the Head of Business Markets Origination
• Lead an amazing team with 7 direct reports who are responsible for the Interest Rates advisory business in Metro and Regional & Agri Business Banking.
• Sydney CBD, Carrington Street

In this Director Rates role, you will

• Ensure a knowledge of products, focus on value to the customer through sales and service, timely and competitive pricing, product delivery and the right solutions for individual customer needs
• Locate and develop Interest Rate hedging opportunities with the franchise of Business & Private Bank customers through presence in Business Banking Centres and working with bankers through the lending process
• Actively participate in analysing opportunities, conducting product and account planning for key customers and setting out product objectives and strategies for risk management
• have a knowledge of global and competitor trends, market conditions, opportunities, and subsequent impact on customers
• Assist customers and bankers to execute Interest Rate Risk Management transactions
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders, clients and all internal business partners
• Contribute to and support a team orientated working environment that is enjoyable and rewarding for employees, and consistent with the underlying objectives of the business
• Have active involvement in the professional development of team members including assistance with capability training, career development, being a role model and mentor, helping to increase skills, experience and work efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain a professional standing internally and externally within the wider community

 
What you’ll bring

• Proactively manage risk, meeting all policy and compliance requirements
• Undertake appropriate accreditation required by the local regulator & external legislation
• Adhere to process and procedures pertinent to role
• Escalate any problems, issues or risks which could potentially have a negative impact on any aspect of business operations, financial position or the level and quality of service provided to customers
• Monitor daily activity so that unusual, abnormal or suspicious deals, trades or other business activities are identified and quickly addressed
• Accountable for compliance risk, operational risk, product risk and reputational risk
• Ensure consistent accuracy and attention to detail in all job-related tasks and all personal training and account records are maintained and kept up to date

Role Knowledge, Technical Competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree at a recognised university in a finance or business-related discipline and/ or a post graduate degree in similar disciplines
• Likely to have at least 10 years’ experience in a Markets environment with previous leadership experience Markets related qualification- AFMA Tier 1 accreditation in IRRM
• Role requires a high level of specialist knowledge in financial products and services and a solid understanding of influences on financial markets.
• Excellent stakeholder management, relationship management, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong experience in executing complex client solutions across products.

We grow great leaders who inspire and energise their teams, If you think this role is for you please apply today.  

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