lending administrator

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a financial services client in Sydney to recruit a Lending Support Specialist for a 6-month contract. The role provides critical operational support to credit and settlement teams during a period of high origination volumes.

You will perform income verification, ID/AML/KYC checks, and end-to-end administrative support across retail lending and settlement functions. There is flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekend rostered shifts.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in financial services (retail lending, credit support, or settlements).
• Exposure to ID/AML verification, income assessment, or document verification.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime or occasional weekend rostered shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit support activities including income verification and ID/AML/KYC checks.
• Provide end-to-end administrative support across retail lending and settlement functions.
• Manage inbound introducer/broker inquiries and assist with workflow to meet SLAs.
• Identify and elevate fraud risks or compliance irregularities.
• Assist operations with ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Lending Support Specialist | Operations & Settlements

• Location: Sydney
• Pay Rate: $40.00/hr + super + OT & weekend rates when applicable
• Work Type: Full-time | 6-Month Contract with potential to extend
• Must have flexibility to work OT or be rostered for Saturdays work (weekend rates apply)

About the Role:

Our client is a high-performing financial services organisation who is rapidly expanding their market footprint and seeking Lending Support Specialists for 6-month contracts in Sydney.

This role provides critical operational support to both credit and settlement teams during a period of high origination volumes. It is an ideal fit for someone with a background in settlements, credit support, or retail lending administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct crucial credit support activities, including income verification and ID/AML/KYC checks.

Provide end-to-end administrative support across retail lending and settlement functions.

Manage inbound introducer/broker inquiries and assist with workflow management to meet key SLAs.

Identify and elevate fraud risks or compliance irregularities.

Assist operations with ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

1-2+ years of experience in financial services (preferably in retail lending, credit support, or settlements).

Exposure to ID/AML verification, income assessment, or document verification.

High attention to detail with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Flexibility: Availability to work overtime or occasional weekend rostered shifts (Saturdays).

Working Holiday Visa (WHV) holders with relevant international financial services experience are welcome to apply!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.