Business Analyst - Consumer finance - Lending

Pathway Search; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing startup lender in the consumer finance market is seeking a Business Analyst to focus on vendor management. The role involves gathering business requirements, working closely with vendors, and ensuring compliance with lending regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in unsecured lending and excellent analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model from North Sydney with a 12-month contract and potential for extension.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Hybrid work model

Easy transport links

Qualifications

• Proven Business Analyst experience within consumer finance / unsecured lending.
• Strong background in requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with vendors or third-party providers to deliver technology and business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements across lending operations.
• Work closely with vendors and technology partners to translate business needs.
• Support vendor management activities including requirements validation and performance tracking.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Business Analyst - Consumer Finance (Vendor Management Focus). North Sydney | 12-month Max Term | 4 Days in Office. We're working with a fast-growing Startup lender in the consumer finance space. They're looking for a Business Analyst with a background in unsecured lending to support critical initiatives across products, platforms, and operations. This role has a strong focus on vendor management, helping ensure third-party providers deliver seamless solutions that meet business and customer needs.

What you'll be doing

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements across lending operations, credit, and product functions
• Work closely with vendors and technology partners to translate business needs into functional outcomes
• Support vendor management activities including requirements validation, contract deliverables, and performance tracking
• Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery
• Develop process maps, business cases, and impact assessments to support decision-making
• Ensure all requirements and solutions align with consumer lending regulations and compliance standards

What we’re looking for

• Proven Business Analyst experience within consumer finance / unsecured lending
• Strong background in requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working with vendors or third-party providers to deliver technology and business solutions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Knowledge of NCCP Act, RG 209, and consumer credit compliance highly regarded

Why join?

• Be part of an innovative lender disrupting the consumer finance market
• Work from a North Sydney HQ with easy transport links
• 12-month max term contract with the possibility of extension
• Hybrid model: 4 days in the office, 1 from home
• Opportunity to work in a high-impact role, shaping solutions with senior leadership, vendors, and delivery teams