National Manager, Asset Finance

Lending Association; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lending Association is seeking a National Manager, Asset Finance to lead growth of the national division across Australia. You will steer an established team, deepen lender relationships and drive revenue growth through new opportunities.

In this senior leadership role reporting to the CEO, you will partner with state leaders, travel nationally, and shape a performance-driven, entrepreneurial culture with a strong emphasis on value creation for clients and the business.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience within Asset Finance.
• Proven success growing an Asset Finance business, division or portfolio.
• Strong leadership experience and the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Established lender and industry relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
• Experience working with SME, commercial and self-employed clients.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business development skills.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and genuine desire to build something meaningful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the national Asset Finance growth strategy
• Expand asset finance opportunities across our existing residential and commercial client base
• Lead, coach and develop the Asset Finance team
• Drive revenue growth and increase market share nationally
• Build and strengthen lender and industry relationships
• Identify new referral channels and business opportunities
• Support complex and high-value client transactions
• Partner with state leaders to maximise referral and cross-sell opportunities
• Monitor divisional performance, profitability and growth initiatives
• Travel nationally as required to support clients, brokers and strategic projects

Skills

Asset Finance

Leadership

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

SME/Commercial clients

Job description

Lead the growth of our national Asset Finance division.

Lending Association is a respected national lending business with a strong presence across residential and commercial lending. With an established client base, trusted referral network and dedicated Asset Finance support team already in place, we\'re investing in the next stage of our growth and looking for an experienced leader to take our Asset Finance offering to the next level.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing business and build a national division with the full support of senior leadership, reporting directly to the CEO.

The Opportunity

As National Manager, Asset Finance, you will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of our Asset Finance business across Australia. You\'ll lead an established team, strengthen lender relationships, develop new opportunities and work closely with our national network to increase asset finance penetration across the business.

This role is ideal for an ambitious and commercially minded asset finance professional who enjoys building, influencing and creating long-term value.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute the national Asset Finance growth strategy
• Expand asset finance opportunities across our existing residential and commercial client base
• Lead, coach and develop the Asset Finance team
• Drive revenue growth and increase market share nationally
• Build and strengthen lender and industry relationships
• Identify new referral channels and business opportunities
• Support complex and high-value client transactions
• Partner with state leaders to maximise referral and cross-sell opportunities
• Monitor divisional performance, profitability and growth initiatives
• Travel nationally as required to support clients, brokers and strategic projects

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• At least 5 years\' experience within Asset Finance
• Proven success growing an Asset Finance business, division or portfolio
• Strong leadership experience and the ability to develop high-performing teams
• Established lender and industry relationships
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability
• Experience working with SME, commercial and self-employed clients
• Excellent stakeholder management and business development skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and genuine desire to build something meaningful

Why Join Lending Association?

• Opportunity to build and lead a growing national Asset Finance division
• Direct access to the CEO and executive decision-makers
• Established client base and referral network ready for growth
• Dedicated Asset Finance support team
• National role with genuine influence and autonomy
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing culture
• Attractive remuneration package and performance incentives
• Long-term career pathway, including potential equity opportunities for the right candidate