Senior Associate / Associate Director, Energy Commodities and Sustainability

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

• $145K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years' experience in corporate or investment banking, focusing on natural resources and energy sectors, especially renewables and commodities.
  • Strong understanding of industry sectors, market dynamics, and commercial drivers affecting clients.
  • Proficient in financial modelling, risk analysis, and research skills.
  • Broad knowledge of banking products including corporate finance and risk management.
  • Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and collaborate across teams.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks, KYC, and risk management, with skills in interpreting legal documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior bankers in managing and developing client relationships and engagement strategies.
  • Analyse, structure, and execute financing transactions, sourcing and modelling client information.
  • Build and manipulate complex project finance models for transaction analysis and recommendations.
  • Prepare credit submissions and manage ongoing portfolio activities, including consents and reporting.
  • Coordinate deal teams and collaborate with various departments throughout the transaction lifecycle.
  • Support transaction execution through pricing analysis and review of documentation.
  • Maintain accurate client and transaction information while supporting KYC and onboarding requirements.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within an established team.
  • Engagement with leading renewable energy developers and investors.
  • Involvement in the transition to a low carbon economy.
Full Job Description


Picture yourself in the team:

The New York based ECS team is focused on North American renewable energy and commodities clients supporting their financing needs in line with the IB&M purpose as they navigate the global shift to a low carbon economy.

As a Senior Associate / Associate Director you will play a direct role in client portfolio management activities for North America. The role presents a great opportunity to take an important role within an established team covering a client base of leading renewable energy developers, corporates and investors as they contribute to the energy transition.

Do work that matters:

Your main responsibilities will include:
  • Support senior bankers in managing and developing client relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering effective client engagement strategies.
  • Analyse, structure and execute financing transactions, including sourcing and modelling client information to develop solutions within appropriate risk parameters.
  • Build, review and manipulate complex project finance models to support transaction analysis, structuring and client recommendations.
  • Prepare credit submissions and annual reviews, and manage ongoing portfolio activities including consents, waivers, amendments, covenant breaches and reporting.
  • Coordinate deal teams and work closely with Product, Credit Risk, Legal, KYC and Operations throughout the transaction lifecycle, from initial pitch through to execution and ongoing management.
  • Support transaction execution through pricing analysis, review of transaction and legal documentation, approval processes and establishment of limits.
  • Maintain accurate client, risk, transaction and pipeline information, while supporting KYC and client onboarding requirements.
  • Operate within the Bank's risk appetite and regulatory framework, while contributing to a collaborative, proactive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.


We are interested in hearing from people who have:
  • 3-6 years' experience in corporate or investment banking, with exposure to the natural resources and energy sectors, particularly renewables and commodities.
  • Strong understanding of relevant industry sectors, market dynamics and the key commercial drivers affecting clients.
  • Strong financial modelling, financial and risk analysis, research and analytical skills.
  • Broad understanding of banking products, including corporate finance, debt capital markets, global markets and risk management, cash management and payments.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted client and stakeholder relationships, anticipate client needs and collaborate effectively across an organisation.
  • Sound understanding of regulatory and control frameworks, KYC and risk management requirements, with the ability to review and interpret complex legal documentation.


The salary range for this role is from $145,000 to $200,000. The salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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Advertising End Date: 18/10/2026

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