Portfolio Administration Specialist

Randstad Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking a Lending Operations / Portfolio Administration Specialist to support large corporate portfolios within Business Banking. The role blends middle/back-office operations with stakeholder engagement, managing loan administration and transaction processing with lenders and external partners.

You will participate in a 3-month in-office onboarding, after which you move to a genuine hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using LoanIQ is strictly required.
• Experience in corporate lending operations or portfolio management at a Big 4 Bank or major accounting firm (e.g., EY, BDO).
• Proactive problem solver with ability to investigate discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a client-focused mindset.
• Meticulous attention to numbers and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Transaction Management: Manage back-office loan administration and transaction processing for large corporate clients.
• Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with lenders, syndicate partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Investigation & Problem Solving: Investigate financial and operational discrepancies to reach timely resolutions.
• Clear & Effective Communication: Act as 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.

Job description

Lending Operations / Portfolio Administration Specialist

• Contract Duration: 9 - 12 month contract | Pathway to permanent role
• Location: 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 Responsibilities

• Portfolio & 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.

(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.