Portfolio Administration Specialist

Job Q; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Portfolio Administration Specialist in Redfern, NSW, for a 9- to 12-month contract with a clear pathway to permanency for high performers. The role sits in Agency Operations within Business Banking, handling complex corporate lending portfolios and end-to-end transaction management.

The ideal candidate has LoanIQ proficiency, Big4 or major accounting firm experience in corporate lending, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• LoanIQ proficiency is required.
• Experience in corporate lending operations or portfolio management at a Big4 bank is preferred.
• Ability to proactively investigate discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a client-focused mindset.
• Meticulous attention to numbers and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage back-office loan administration and transaction processing for large corporate clients.
• Maintain proactive relationships with lenders, syndicate partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate financial and operational discrepancies to reach timely resolutions.
• Communicate transaction updates clearly to lenders and stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and reporting quality in high-value lending workflows.

Skills

LoanIQ proficiency

Big4 banking experience

Syndicated/corporate lending

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

LoanIQ

Job description

#### Portfolio Administration SpecialistRedfern, NSW 2016Full Time#### Job descriptionLending Operations / Portfolio Administration SpecialistContract Duration: 9 - 12 month contract | Pathway to permanent roleLocation: Redfern, Sydney (Hybrid - 3 months full-time in office for onboarding/training, transitioning to hybrid)Team: Agency Operations Team (Business Banking)Why Join Us?Big 4 Banking Exposure: Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, complex corporate lending portfolios within a leading financial institution.Pathway to Permanency: Excellent foot-in-the-door opportunity with strong potential for contract extension or conversion to a permanent role for high performers.Hands-On Training Program: Set yourself up for success with a dedicated, structured 3-month in-office training and onboarding period supported directly by experienced leaders.True Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a genuine hybrid working model post-training, offering the perfect balance of collaboration and working from home.About the Role Join the Agency Operations team within Business Banking, supporting large corporate portfolios with end-to-end lending transaction management.In this dynamic position, you will operate at the intersection of middle/back-office operations and stakeholder engagement. You will manage complex lending portfolios, handle transaction administration, and interface directly with lenders and external partners to ensure accuracy and smooth execution.Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio & Transaction Management: Manage back-office loan administration and transaction processing for large corporate clients.Relationship Management: Build strong, proactive working relationships with lenders, syndicate partners, and internal stakeholders.Investigation & Problem Solving: Actively investigate financial and operational discrepancies to reach timely resolutions.Clear & Effective Communication: Serve as a key operational contact for lenders, ensuring numerical accuracy, correct reporting, and clear transaction updates.Process & Accuracy: Maintain high attention to detail in high-value, complex lending administration workflows.About You We are looking for self-motivated professionals with strong analytical capabilities and hands-on experience in syndicated or corporate lending systems.Required Experience & Technical Skills:LoanIQ Proficiency: Hands-on experience using LoanIQ is strictly required. Candidates without LoanIQ experience will not be considered.Industry Background: Demonstrated experience working within a Big 4 Bank or a Major Accounting Firm (e.g., EY, BDO) within corporate/business lending operations or portfolio management.Proactive Problem Solver: Strong capacity to investigate discrepancies independently and offer solutions.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused, proactive mindset.Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to numbers and compliance in a fast-paced environment.If you want to step into a supportive, high-performing team that values your work, we'd love to hear from you.Send your updated CV directly to Eileen Leo at . (Note: We embrace diversity and provide equal employment opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds!)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.