Executive Director, Real Estate in Sydney

Executive Director, Real Estate in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 60750 - 74250 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a high-profile Real Estate business and manage complex client relationships.
  • Company: Join NAB, a customer-centric leader in banking across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Benefits: Enjoy enhanced leave options, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your authentic self.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the Real Estate sector while leading a high-performing team.
  • Qualifications: Experience in corporate banking and deep knowledge of the Australian Real Estate market.

The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 $ per year.

Lead a high-profile state Real Estate business and an established portfolio of large, complex clients. Shape the strategy across priority relationships, origination, capital allocation, portfolio growth and risk. Bring the breadth of NAB’s capabilities to market across investment and development finance, transaction banking, markets and capital solutions.

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Executive Director, you will work closely with our Client Coverage team contributing to key business priorities and continuously improving how we serve our customers.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

  • Set and execute the state Real Estate strategy, aligned with national Real Estate and C&IB priorities.
  • Lead senior client relationships, major pitches and complex transactions across investment and development finance.
  • Build a strong origination pipeline, grow new-to-bank relationships and deepen share of wallet across priority clients.
  • Maintain disciplined oversight of portfolio quality, returns, capital utilisation, concentration and emerging risk.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team while strengthening NAB’s market presence through sector insight and industry engagement.

You’ll bring to this role:

  • Significant experience across corporate, institutional or commercial banking, with strong depth in relationship banking, credit and financial products.
  • Deep knowledge of the Australian Real Estate market, including investment property, development and construction finance.
  • Demonstrated success originating, structuring and executing large or complex transactions.
  • Strong credit and commercial judgement across cash flow, leverage, ICR, LVR/LTC, valuations, presales, cost-to-complete and refinancing risk.
  • Proven strategic and people leadership capability, supported by strong executive influence, customer advocacy and an understanding of financial services risk and regulatory requirements.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone. We know that when our colleagues feel valued and celebrated for who they are, our customers experience banking that’s fairer, more accessible, and designed with who they are in mind. That’s why we’ve built a culture of inclusion and respect, where colleague voices are heard and valued, and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work.

Join NAB. At NAB, we’re committed to supporting our colleagues with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including enhanced leave options, wellbeing support, access to NAB Perks, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Executive Director, Real Estate in Sydney employer: NAB

At NAB, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a culture of collaboration and customer obsession. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every voice is heard, while our comprehensive benefits and ongoing career development opportunities empower employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in Melbourne, where you can make a meaningful impact in the Corporate & Institutional Bank, working alongside experienced specialists to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.

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Contact Details:

NAB Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Executive Director, Real Estate in Sydney

Strategic Planning
Relationship Management
Investment and Development Finance
Transaction Structuring
Portfolio Management
Risk Assessment
Credit Analysis