Head of Business Finance

AMP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace environment

Health and wellbeing prioritization

Opportunities for growth and development

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a Head of Business Finance in Sydney. The role involves defining and executing the strategy for Business Finance activities including leading the function, overseeing collections, and enhancing customer service within the banking sector. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience in commercial lending and a proven track record in credit assessment and business management.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial lending / small business financing in the Australian market.
• Experience in credit assessment and sales related to commercial lending / small business financing.
• Ability to lead significant changes in ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy for the Bank's Business Finance activities.
• Lead and scale the Business Finance function.
• Oversee acquisition, credit assessment, servicing, retention, and collections.

Skills

Leadership experience in Banking

Commercial lending expertise

Credit assessment experience

Change management skills

Market business planning

Job description

Overview

Head of Business Finance – AMP

The purpose of the role is to define and execute the strategy of the Bank's Business Finance activities and to lead and scale this function as part of the Lending & Everyday Banking Leadership team. This extends to the acquisition, credit assessment, servicing, retention and collections activities related to financial planner and mortgage broking customers (and potentially other similar customer groups).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy for the Bank's Business Finance activities.
• Lead and scale the Business Finance function within the Lending & Everyday Banking Leadership team.
• Oversee acquisition, credit assessment, servicing, retention and collections for financial planner and mortgage broking customers (and related groups).

Qualifications & Experience

• Leadership experience within Banking with a strong background in commercial lending / small business financing in the Australian market.
• Experience in credit assessment and sales related to commercial lending / small business financing is highly preferred.
• Additional experience in customer service, Business Banking, or Financial Services Licensee, or other experience in financial services including mortgage lending is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead significant changes in ways of working and to influence and build capability across a national marketplace in business lending or financial services.
• Experience in development and delivery of key market business plans with execution through a dedicated team of relationship managers and credit assessors.
• Proven leadership in achieving excellent results and best practice in a rapidly changing market.

Why AMP

We help people with their banking, super, retirement and finances through upturns, downturns, recessions, and major life transitions. We’ve been doing it for over 175 years, and we aim to create prosperity for Australia and its people. AMP is inclusive and flexible, prioritising health and wellbeing at home and work, and empowering employees to speak up and try new things.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are dedicated to fostering inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging at AMP. We encourage candidates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply and to explore our Reconciliation Plan on our website. We welcome applicants who can contribute to our commitment to inclusion and equitable opportunities.

Other information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Banking

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