Managing Director

Northreach; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity upside

Ownership of market

High-impact leadership role

Job summary

Northreach, a financial technology platform, seeks a Managing Director to lead their market entry in Australia. This role offers full ownership of establishing and scaling the Australian business, including building a lending platform and navigating regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have experience in SME lending and alternative finance, with a strong understanding of Australian regulations. Equity participation is offered, aligning the role with company performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in SME lending, alternative finance, or fintech.
• Strong knowledge of Australian financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Proven track record in structuring capital partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Australian market entry strategy.
• Build scalable lending and payments platform tailored for local needs.
• Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing local team.

Skills

Experience in SME lending

Understanding of revenue-based finance

Knowledge of Australian financial regulations

Track record in structuring capital partnerships

Commercial acumen

Job description

Fintech | SME Lending & Payments | Build & Scale Opportunity

An innovative and rapidly scaling financial technology platform is redefining how small and medium-sized businesses access capital. By combining proprietary technology, deep industry expertise, and a transparent, ethical-first approach, the business delivers fast, flexible funding solutions - while expanding into receivables, payables, and embedded payments.

With strong success in international markets, the company is now entering Australia, and we are seeking a Managing Director to build and lead this market from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a regional launch - shaping strategy, building partnerships, and creating a scalable lending operation in a high-growth environment.

The Opportunity

As Managing Director, you will establish and scale the Australian business, working closely with a global executive team across product, operations, and commercial functions.

You will bring deep expertise in the funding ecosystem and a strong understanding of how to navigate regulatory frameworks, structure capital partnerships, and position competitively in a dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the Australian market entry and growth strategy
• Build a scalable lending and payments platform tailored to local market needs
• Position the business competitively within the SME funding landscape

Capital & Partnerships

• Structure and negotiate partnerships with institutional lenders, banks, and alternative capital providers
• Develop and manage relationships with credit funds and funding partners
• Establish sustainable capital strategies to support originations and growth

Regulation & Compliance

• Navigate Australian regulatory requirements (e.g. ASIC, APRA where relevant)
• Build and oversee robust compliance and risk frameworks
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes impacting lending and fintech operations

Operations & Infrastructure

• Build operational processes from first transaction through to scaled volume
• Implement systems and workflows aligned with global technology platforms
• Establish partnerships with banking, payments, and service providers

Leadership

• Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing local team
• Act as the senior representative of the business in Australia
• Collaborate closely with global stakeholders to align strategy and execution

About You

• Experience in SME lending, alternative finance, or fintech
• Deep understanding of products such as revenue-based finance, invoice finance, or working capital solutions
• Strong knowledge of Australian financial regulations and compliance frameworks
• Proven track record in structuring capital partnerships and funding lines
• Experience launching or scaling financial services businesses in new markets
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Deep understanding of underwriting, credit risk, and portfolio management

Why This Role?

• Build from scratch – full ownership of the Australian market
• High-impact leadership role with direct access to global executives
• Fast-growing fintech platform with proven international success
• Opportunity to shape the future of SME funding and embedded finance
• Equity Upside – Participate in the long-term success of the business through stock options in the global group. As you build and scale the Australian market, you directly share in the value you create.
• True Ownership – This isn’t just a leadership role. It's an opportunity to operate with a founder mindset, with meaningful alignment to group performance.
• Global Growth Story – Be part of a high-growth international fintech platform, with expansion into new markets and product lines driving enterprise value.
• Reward for Impact – Your contribution to launching and scaling a new region is recognised not just in compensation, but in equity participation.

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