Head of Lending (Broking)

The Andersen Partnership; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership in Sydney seeks a Head of Lending to lead our mortgage and finance division. You will report to the CEO and drive the lending operation, mentoring a small team while managing complex cases.

Ideal candidates have MFAA/FBAA membership, an active broker license, and 5+ years in lending with leadership experience; expert knowledge of residential and commercial loan products is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in lending/brokerage with leadership experience.
• MFAA/FBAA membership and active broker license.
• Strong knowledge of residential and commercial loan products.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team across three East Coast locations.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement AI-assisted workflows or CRM enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal partners to expand the firm's lending footprint.
• Oversee end-to-end workflow for compliance with MFAA/FBAA standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

CRM proficiency

AI workflow experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Cert IV / Diploma in Finance & Mortgage

Tools

Lending CRM

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a high-performing lending specialist with a knack for leadership and a passion for process optimization? A prestigious, multi-disciplinary advisory firm is seeking a Head of Lending to spearhead their mortgage and finance division.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the driving force behind the lending operations. This is a "player-coach" style role where you will manage a portfolio of complex cases while mentoring your team to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a small team across three East Coast locations to hit clear individual and team KPIs.
• Operational Excellence: Identify bottlenecks and implement AI-assisted workflows or CRM enhancements to reduce time-to-settlement.
• Strategic Growth: Collaborate with internal partners (Tax, Wealth, Advisory) to convert high-quality referrals and expand the firm's lending footprint.
• Compliance & Risk: Oversee end-to-end workflow accuracy, ensuring strict adherence to MFAA/FBAA standards and industry regulations.

About You

You are a seasoned finance professional who thrives in a professional services environment. You balance technical mastery with the "soft skills" required to manage stakeholders and mentor a diverse team.

• Qualifications: Cert IV or Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.
• Credentials: Current MFAA/FBAA membership and an active broker license.
• Experience: At least 5 years in lending/brokerage with proven experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Technical Savvy: Strong knowledge of residential and commercial products, plus experience with lending CRMs.