Job Overview & Purpose:
To originate transactions and support Agribusiness Managers in the development and maintenance of long-term client relationships and business growth.
Context of Job:
Country Banking New Zealand (CBNZ) forms the core business of Rabobank New Zealand and has 33 offices across New Zealand. Country Banking enjoys a reputation as the leading provider of specialised banking services in the Food and Agribusiness sector.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Work collaboratively with Agribusiness Manager(s) in responding to requirements of new and existing clients.
Complete financial analysis and preparation of loan applications and reviews in accordance with the LAP policy and procedure requirements.
Complete independently or assist clients in establishing new accounts, including AIO conversions, RIBs setup, Automatic payments etc.
Maintain annual credit reviews and account manager reviews to credit policy requirements.
Monitor loan arrears and accounts in excess and take appropriate action to rectify.
Ensure settlement of approved loan applications on time.
Contribute to the development and execution of marketing plans.
Maintain and build relationships with local referral sources, including accountants, solicitors and consultants.
Undertake service and fulfilment work as required, requesting financial statements and general liaison with clients, other service providers and other stakeholders.
Coach and mentor colleagues as required.
Other duties as directed.
Qualifications:
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or relevant agricultural discipline (desirable).
Experience:
Experience gained within banking and/or business or corporate banking with an agribusiness focus as an Analyst or similar.
Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of the rural industry and knowledge of specialised financial products.
Skills:
Leadership Skills: Ability to suggest improvements to systems and processes, act as a mentor and coach to colleagues, influence, and demonstrate sound judgement.
Interpersonal Skills: Display and promote a high level of conduct at all times, promote a culture of professionalism, respect, and fun, develop and maintain relationships and networks with internal and external clients.
Technical and Specialist Skills: Advanced understanding of lending services and policy and procedures, strong credit and financial analysis skills, strong communication at all levels both written and verbal.
Planning and Organisation: Ability to plan and organise own work and perform under pressure, self-motivated, agile.
Compliance & Operational Risk: Manages facility maturities, excesses, ongoing covenant and compliance monitoring and reviews in a timely and sufficient manner as per Bank policy and procedure.
Competencies:
Customer Focus – Engaging the customer in dialogue and putting customer interest first.
Partnership – Contributing to a joint result based on the philosophy of reciprocal value creation.
Networking – Building, expanding and maintaining a network of internal and external contacts.
Communication – Delivers a strong and coordinated message.
Problem Solving – Substantiating choices and actions based on sound problem analysis.
Organising & Monitoring – Organising work systematically and effectively.
This role will close Sunday 25 August 2024.
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