Commercial Account Manager – Christchurch (Ftc Ending June 2020)

Join ASB Commercial Banking!
Build on your existing commercial banking or experience from a comparable role
Interesting role that allows fantastic career development in a supportive team.

At ASB, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to live our vision of being an unbeatable team delivering unbeatable customer experiences, and our Commercial team are committed to providing the best business offering to New Zealand.
Our Commercial Banking team look after our middle-market commercial customers and are passionate about ensuring they deliver unbeatable service to their customers through getting to know their businesses and understanding their needs to help them realise their goals and ambitions. This is achieved through a dedicated team of commercial bankers who provide an unbeatable experience and relationship management to their customers.
We're looking for an energetic and drivenCommercial Account Managerto join our Christchurch based Commercial Banking team on a fixed term contract.
What you will do
As a Commercial Account Manager, you will be responsible for providing frontline service to a portfolio of high value clients and assist with their day-to-day banking requirements. As crucial first line support, you will prepare credit submissions for new and existing clients, as well as review and manage on-going business.
To be successful in this role, you will use your sound commercial lending, account management and analytical skills coupled with exceptional relationship skills and the desire to consistently deliver over and above service to your clients. You'll constantly look for new ways to enhance the relationship with your clients and make their banking easier for them.
What we're looking for
Your communication skills will be essential for effectively managing relationships with key internal stakeholders and external clients, which will go hand in hand with your strong customer focus. Business or commercial banking experience and financial analysis skills are fundamental, and a relevant tertiary qualification is preferred yet it's not essential.
We're looking for someone who is self-motivated, relationship-focused and driven, who has the ability to communicate, and negotiate successfully while building and maintaining key relationships with clients.
Working for ASB
We are an organisation that truly embraces diversity and inclusion and as part of our commitment to this we cultivate a flexible and supportive work environment that meets the needs of our people and our business.
To be considered, all applications must be received online via our online careers site, by clicking "Apply now" below. For any further role-specific details see the attached position description.