Director, Corporate Banking

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our purpose is clear: we enable our clients to feed the world sustainably. Our commitment to our employees and customers is at the heart of everything we do. The Rabobank Wholesale team services the large and complex Food and Agribusiness customers of the bank. In New Zealand, the core activities include lending, structured working capital solutions, risk management and sustainability engagement.

About the role

The Director, as a Senior Relationship Banker, and in conjunction with the Executive Director, Head of Corporate Banking (NZ), is responsible for originating and managing a complex portfolio of Wholesale Food & Agri customers. This role is to drive revenue growth and deal flow and improve profitability of the bank in a sustainable manner. Key responsibilities include:

1. Prospect and segment strategy
2. Deal origination, including identifying capital structure, working capital and risk management opportunities with existing clients and prospects
3. Developing and strengthening existing customer relationships to enhance Rabobank’s customer value proposition
4. Linking global knowledge
5. Taking ownership of credit submissions
6. Driving strategic projects
7. Presenting Rabobank as a knowledge-driven and high-quality partner

As a Director and Senior Relationship Banker, this role is expected to deliver a high-quality and professional level of client service that reflects the vision and values of Rabobank. They are expected to operate with the highest level of integrity and ethical standards as well as use their knowledge to contribute to the sustainable success of our customers.

About you

This role is an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious individual with strong business development skills, commercial acumen and understanding of credit, with at least 10 years’ experience in Corporate & Institutional Banking (lending and relationship management). Knowledge:

• Good understanding of a bank’s credit process and the ability to manage a credit process
• Demonstrated knowledge of lending (Corporate, Leveraged, Project or Structured Finance) and associated tax, accounting and legal issues.

Skills:

• Technical & Specialist Skills
• Excel, Word, Power-point & Advanced computing skills
• Financial Modelling skills
• Sound Risk Management / Analytical skills
• Excellent report writing skills

If you are interested in Growing a better world together please follow the link and apply online or visit This role will close Friday 21 February 2025. Rabobank believes embracing inclusion, equity and belonging delivers positive experiences for our people and clients. Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here. At Rabobank New Zealand, we are committed to our values; we are client-driven, we take responsibility, we are professional and cooperative. We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, sex/sex characteristics, gender (Inclusive of all genders), gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other diversity characteristics not mentioned. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we can grow a better world. #J-18808-Ljbffr