Executive Director - Financial Institutions Groups (Banks)

Ko Mātou – About Us Kia Hanga I Te Ao, E Ora Ai, E Tupu Ai, Te Tangata Me Te Kainga. At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers. Mō te tūranga - About the role As Executive Director, Financial Institutions Group (FIG), you'll play a pivotal role in leading ANZ's relationships with a portfolio of local and international banks and payment service providers. You'll develop trusted partnerships with senior decision-makers, identify growth opportunities, and bring together ANZ's institutional banking capabilities to deliver market-leading solutions and long-term value for clients. This role provides senior representation of ANZ across the financial institutions sector and contributes to the broader Institutional strategy, balancing commercial growth with sound risk management and regulatory obligations. Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours. Role Location : Auckland Role Type: Permanent, Fulltime Ka aha tō rā e kite ai? - What will your day look like? As Executive Director, FIG, you'll lead some of ANZ's most important financial institution relationships, helping shape strategy, drive growth and deliver outstanding client outcomes. You will: Lead and deepen relationships with banks and payment providers, acting as a trusted adviser to senior executives and key decision-makers. Develop and execute client strategies that grow revenue, strengthen partnerships and increase ANZ's share of wallet. Originate and deliver complex banking solutions by leveraging expertise across Markets, Transaction Banking, Financing and the broader Institutional business. Identify emerging client, industry and regulatory trends, translating insights into commercial opportunities and strategic outcomes. Champion strong risk management practices, ensuring regulatory, governance, credit and customer obligations are effectively managed. Contribute to the broader FIG strategy while mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. Ōu Pūkenga? - What will you bring? To thrive in this role, you'll bring deep relationship banking expertise, strong commercial judgement and the ability to influence outcomes across complex stakeholder environments. Ideally, you'll have: Significant experience in institutional, corporate or relationship banking, preferably covering the Banks sector, with a proven track record managing complex client portfolios. Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally. Commercial acumen and business development capability, with experience identifying opportunities and delivering sustainable growth. Knowledge of financial institutions, payments, financial markets, transaction banking, financing solutions or related products and services. Strong understanding of risk, governance, compliance and regulatory frameworks within a highly regulated environment. Proven leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring and collaborating across diverse teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you. He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? - So, why join us? From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be part of a work whānau striving towards a common purpose: shaping a world where communities thrive. But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and community you need to take the next big step in your career. We're a diverse community at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more. At ANZ you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand's communities and this is one of the reasons that has inspired us to develop a multi-year Te Ao Māori Strategy called Tākiri-Ā-Rangi. This includes increasing representation of Māori and Pasifika people at ANZ. Join us and get involved in one of our affinity networks which help us to better understand and meet the needs and interests of our increasingly diverse workforce. Kua wātea te katoa ki te tono. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with an access requirement or disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. To find out more about working at ANZ visit .You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 123421. Te Rā Ōtinga - Job Posting End Date 23/09/2026, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)