Senior Associate, Climate Investments

NAB is seeking a Senior Associate for Climate Investments in Melbourne, VIC. The role involves supporting climate change initiatives through investments and partnerships, conducting market analysis, managing investment pipelines, and facilitating collaboration within the company. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, strong financial skills, and a passion for climate progress. NAB values customer-centricity and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Be part of a team that is changing the future of banking and solving society’s biggest challenges. Create real value for our customers and drive growth for NAB by delivering strategic climate change initiatives through investments, partnerships and innovation.
• Support end-to-end process for investments and partnerships including origination, transaction execution and portfolio management
• Help NABs customers and NAB transition to Net Zero by designing, developing and delivering climate change initiatives
• Use your passion to drive positive outcomes for our customers

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

As a Senior Associate, You Will
• Engage in the industry and meet with external market participants including founders, corporates, advisers, investors and government.
• Undertake analysis of market and technology trends linked to the climate sector.
• Own the opportunities pipeline and working with senior team members to track and report on pipeline and investment/partnership metrics.
• Conduct research, analysis and due diligence on investments/partnerships.
• Develop and maintain financial models and in-depth financial analysis to support high-impact decision-making.
• Facilitate collaboration between investments/partnerships and NAB businesses.
• Prepare presentations and reports for the investment committee, board and other stakeholders.
• Review board materials and monitor the portfolio performance.
• Provide support to existing portfolio companies.

What You’ll Bring
• At least 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role or in banking/investment banking, corporate finance, management consulting, private equity/venture capital or professional services.
• Tertiary qualified in commerce, finance, accounting, law or a related business discipline.
• Strong finance and financial modelling skills (high proficiency in Excel).
• Interest in investing and passion for driving real climate progress and achieving strong commercial returns.
• Understanding of banking and strategic risk and opportunity implications of the climate transition in financial services.
• Understanding of, and connections to, climate data, innovation and partner landscape (including emerging technology and business models).
• Results-oriented with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, with confidence in influencing, presenting and negotiation, written and verbal.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management.
• Ability to form and maintain good working relationships and build strong networks.
• Ability to demonstrate original thought, critical thinking and break down complex problems.
• High level of self-motivation, comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced collaborative environment with limited supervision.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect - where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, 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

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.