- Group Strategy & Finance
Group Strategy & Finance
Group Strategy & Finance (GS&F) is a collection of central functions that play a crucial role in supporting and advising all of NAB’s lines of business globally. The team is responsible for leading Group strategy, managing the Group’s finances and funding activities, analysing the economic and competitive environments, identifying business opportunities and shaping NAB’s brand and reputation among groups such as investors, media and government.
The team is led by NAB’s Executive Director Finance Mark Joiner and comprises a diverse group of functions including Finance, Strategy, Brands and Corporate Affairs, Performance Management and Finance Operations, Treasury, Economics, NextGen Finance, Risk and Customer Analytics, Group Development, Investor Relations and Audit.
Our culture
Our people are not only high performing, dedicated professionals, they are also innovative and forward thinkers who create and implement initiatives for the benefit of the organisation. We encourage our people to enhance their skills and experience so they can fulfil their career aspirations and flourish professionally, while balancing the different dimensions of their lives. We also value the richness that a diverse workforce brings.
Our graduate program
The Group Strategy & Finance Graduate Program runs concurrently with the Risk Graduate Program and offers a variety of different business experiences through three rotations across both disciplines.
Graduates receive a comprehensive learning and development program as well as the opportunity to network with senior leaders. We also set regular projects and initiatives for our graduates to enable you to stretch your skills and present to leadership teams. And we offer a Mentoring Program to provide further support and direction as you move into a permanent role.
Selection Criteria
As well as the NAB Graduate Program eligibility requirements, applicants for this program will need to:
- - Have initiative, motivation and willingness to learn
- - Be customer focused and have the ability to solve problems
- - Be a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Disciplines
- - Commerce
- - Finance
- - Accounting
- - Business
- - Economics
- - Engineering
- - Management
Program Locations
- - Melbourne
- Wholesale Banking
Wholesale Banking
With around 2,500 employees in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK and the US, the Wholesale Banking team provides funding, risk management and investment solutions to large corporate clients around the world.
Our areas of expertise include markets and treasury services, specialised finance such as project finance and structured transactions, loan syndications, securitisation and credit structuring. We also focus on growth opportunities in new and emerging areas including sustainability, public sector infrastructure financing and wholesale equities.
Working closely with the NAB’s franchises in each region, we provide our customers with access to international financial markets and a range of specialised funding, investment, asset servicing and risk management capabilities. Backed by NAB’s strong balance sheet and AA credit rating, we manage relationships with financial institutions internationally.
Our 12 month rotational program includes three rotations to give you exposure to our broad range of products and services. Each placement aims to develop your skills, experience and knowledge and gives you a great opportunity to get involved in ‘real work’ whilst exploring which part of the business is best suited to your career goals. From money markets and foreign exchange trading, to client relationship management and project finance, there are opportunities for graduates from all disciplines and walks of life.
In addition to the structured rotations, we offer a number of initiatives to help you settle in and enjoy your first year at Wholesale Banking:
- Learning & Development – 15 days of technical and professional development training, designed specifically for our graduates.
- Graduate Manager – a dedicated person to support you through the program and manage your rotations and ongoing development.
- Graduate Sponsor – you’ll be matched with a senior leader who will provide career guidance and act as a mentor throughout the year.
- Graduate Buddy – you’ll be partnered with past graduate who’ll be there to help you out whenever and wherever you need it.
- Graduate Alumni – keep in touch with past graduates through regular networking events.
Selection Criteria
As well as the NAB Graduate Program eligibility requirements, applicants for this program will need:
- Superior analytical and problem solving ability
- Confidence and decisiveness, and not afraid to take calculated risks
- Strong communication skills
- Experiences outside of university, such as travel, community involvement, extra curricular activities or work experience
- A passion for banking and finance and a strong thirst for knowledge
Disciplines
We encourage diversity and invite applications from a wide range of disciplines, however the following are highly regarded:
- - Commerce
- - Banking & Finance
- - Accounting
- - Business
- - Arts
- - Economics
- - Engineering
- - Management
Program Locations
- - Melbourne and Sydney
National Australia Bank Group is an international organisation that provides a comprehensive and integrated range of financial products and services. The Group is structured around regional banking and wealth management operations and an international capital markets and institutional banking business.
NAB Graduate Program
A career with us is not just about banking – we’ve got graduate roles in specialist areas of the business such as customer service, technology and human resources as well as in banking, wealth management, capital markets and more.
Regardless of which program you join, we’re committed to supporting your talent and developing your skills – we recognise that the culture and reputation of our people, customers and the community is crucial to our success. You will participate in a development program that allows you to network with graduates from around the bank. Plus, your business area will provide you with further training and development and encourage you to get involved with the communities in which you operate – contributing to, and learning from, activities focused on building social and economic wellbeing.
Seeking
You are results-driven, motivated and committed. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, relevant work experience, solid university achievements and display leadership potential. You enjoy challenges, are flexible, have a strong customer focus and embrace change.
Degrees/disciplines
With a diverse range of programs, there is something for everyone. Check out the website for the academic requirements of each program.
Our Values
Your wellbeing is important too – we believe that you work to live, not live to work. We offer employees a huge range of benefits and flexible work options to ensure you maintain a healthy work/life balance. We also offer great perks like financial incentives as part of a salary package, fee-free banking, discounted financial services, tax and legal assistance… and fun stuff like discounted cinema tickets and travel.
Find a Program that Best Suits You
Each program is unique, so investigate which one is most suited to your skills, career aspirations and your training and development expectations. Our website has a range of information that will help you decide.
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