Senior Associate - Energy, Infrastructure & Resources

Role: Associate, Energy, Infrastructure & Resources (EIR) International

Location: London

About Westpac: Westpac is Australia's oldest bank and one of the country's leading financial institutions. Through Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB), we provide specialist banking, markets and capital markets services to corporate, institutional and government clients globally.

Our London office is a key international hub, working closely with teams across Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas. The business plays an important role in supporting cross border funding, investor access and international capital markets activity for clients across the UK, Europe and Australia.

How will I help?

As a Credit Analyst within the International Energy, Infrastructure & Resources (EIR) team, you will support a portfolio of corporate and institutional clients across the UK, Europe and North America.

Working alongside experienced Relationship Managers and senior credit analysts, you will contribute to the growth and management of the offshore EIR portfolio through high-quality credit analysis, industry research and transaction support. Your insights will help differentiate our client offering, support sound credit decision making and contribute to sustainable business growth. 

Key Accountabilities

• Support the growth and management of the offshore EIR portfolio through high-quality credit analysis, portfolio monitoring and risk management activities. 
• Participate in deal teams for new and existing client opportunities, providing transaction support, financial analysis and credit assessment. 
• Prepare credit submissions, including detailed financial modelling, forecasting, risk analysis and recommendations for approval.
•  Support the progression of transactions and recommendations through Westpac's credit decision making framework, ensuring strong governance and timely execution. 
• Conduct industry and company research to support client engagement, portfolio management and execution of the International EIR strategy.
• Build strong working relationships with Relationship Managers, Risk colleagues, analyst peers and clients, while maintaining high standards of credit quality, due diligence and exposure management.

What's in it for me?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within an international banking franchise that continues to grow and invest in its global business. You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of corporate and institutional clients across Europe and North America, working on complex financing transactions within the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. The role offers the opportunity to develop technical credit skills, deepen sector expertise and work alongside experienced banking professionals across multiple international markets.

You'll also benefit from:

• Exposure to senior stakeholders across Relationship Management, Risk and Capital Markets teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to high profile client transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression within a global institutional banking environment.
• A comprehensive range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits.

What do I need?

• Degree qualification in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Experience in credit analysis within a wholesale, corporate or institutional banking environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and clients.
• Knowledge of the corporate loan market, including lending structures, terms and distribution considerations.
• Understanding of sustainability and climate-related issues impacting the Energy, Infrastructure & Resources sectors.
• Strong cash flow modelling and financial analysis capabilities.
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to apply a risk-based mindset.
• Demonstrated resilience, initiative and a willingness to learn.

What's it like to work here?

When you join Westpac, you'll become part of a collaborative and high performing team united by a shared purpose: Creating Better Futures Together.

Within Westpac Institutional Bank, our vision is to be a leading and innovative institutional bank that supports the growth of our clients, contributes to strong economic outcomes and delivers sustainable value for shareholders. You'll be part of a team that values diverse thinking, strong relationships and continuous development.

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