Agribusiness Credit Manager - Hybrid & Impactful

Bendigo Bank; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Bank in Australia is seeking a Credit Manager within our Agribusiness Credit Team. The role focuses on applying delegated lending authority to support farming and agribusiness customers and to drive sustainable growth.

You will influence credit policy, push process improvements including automation and AI, and build strong relationships with Agribusiness Relationship Managers and business leaders, while ensuring compliance with laws and prudential standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in agri credit risk within financial services.
• Understanding of bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong financial statement analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in how AI can transform credit risk.

Responsibilities

• Exercise delegated lending authority to approve lending.
• Contribute to credit policy direction and risk management.
• Drive process improvements including automation and AI.
• Build relationships with Agribusiness RM and leaders.
• Ensure underwriting complies with laws and prudential requirements.

Skills

Agri credit risk

Delegated Lending Authority

Credit risk policies

Australian agriculture

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

AI in credit risk

Job description

Bendigo Bank in Australia is seeking a Credit Manager within our Agribusiness Credit Team. The role focuses on applying delegated lending authority to support farming and agribusiness customers and to drive sustainable growth.

You will influence credit policy, push process improvements including automation and AI, and build strong relationships with Agribusiness Relationship Managers and business leaders, while ensuring compliance with laws and prudential standards.