Rajiv Jayawardena CFA

Genuine relationship management is the common thread that makes every good professional, a great one.
Through this personal manifesto of mine, I am able to consistently provide tangible value for my clients. Bringing together my technical expertise, and my ‘human’ approach to the banking and finance sector, I am an agile global markets expert.
Hi, I’m Rajiv and I am currently the Director of Commodity and Sales at NAB for corporate and institutional clients covering the whole of Western Australia.
I can honestly say that the best part of my week is taking a client through the conceptualisation of an idea, to finding the exact metric for that idea to work. I am passionate about achieving real value for my clients and being able to build long-term relationships with people from all walks of life.
To give you a snapshot of how I got here, my prior role saw me working in various dynamic technical banking roles in Sri Lanka, where I worked for the world’s largest global banks. Through life’s journey, I arrived on the shores of Australia, and I continued to work in technical roles. Eventually, it was my career progression and preference for working on commodities that drove me into a 100% commodity sales role in 2022.
Now, every decision I make hinges on my in-depth knowledge of my days on the tools, while also leveraging my strong interpersonal skills. I can help you with:
• Formalising a well-defined strategy to better manage and mitigate the risk exposures faced by your organisation.
• Provide new and innovative hedge solutions which match your risk profile and appetite.
• Keep you updated on the latest developments in global markets and outline how these developments would impact your business.
• Provide best-in-class execution.
• Aid with reviewing how well the hedge strategy has performed and suggest changes necessary taking into account the changes in market forces.
I know that trust is everything, and I understand that dealing with such high transactional values requires a certain level of transparency, vulnerability and openness. I don’t take this responsibility lightly.

Anyway, the commodity market can be volatile at the best of times. I take pride in being able to guide you through the process with a robust action plan. The best relationships start with a good conversation, so let us have one! Please get in touch to discuss opportunities.