Senior Origination Manager

Profusion; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Profusion is seeking an experienced Senior Origination / Senior Portfolio Manager in Sydney CBD to lead end-to-end commercial property and development lending. You will originate, structure and manage high-quality transactions, engaging brokers, developers and advisers to tailor funding solutions.

The role focuses on end-to-end ownership of the lending process—from deal origination and credit submission through to settlement, drawdowns and facility repayment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in commercial and construction lending.
• Proven origination capability with broker and developer networks.
• Strong credit knowledge for complex credit proposals.
• Autonomous yet collaborative within a high-performing team.
• Full Australian working rights; Sydney CBD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure new commercial and construction lending opportunities through established broker and developer relationships.
• Build and maintain strong networks with brokers, developers, valuers and professional service providers.
• Structure and negotiate competitive loan terms, pricing and conditions with borrowers.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of high-quality credit submissions to lending committees.
• Manage loans end‑to‑end, from approval through settlement, construction drawdowns and repayment.
• Instruct and coordinate external consultants including valuers, quantity surveyors, engineers and solicitors.
• Monitor ongoing covenants and ensure compliance with credit policy and risk frameworks.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to support broader lending objectives.

Skills

Origination

Broker network

Credit assessment

Negotiation

Relationship building

Job description

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Origination / Senior Portfolio Manager to join a highly regarded non-bank lender and funds management business specialising in commercial property development and construction finance.

Backed by strong investor support and a substantial lending portfolio, the business has built a reputation as a trusted funding partner to developers across Australia, delivering flexible, relationship-driven lending solutions in a dynamic and growing market.

In this role, you will be responsible for originating, structuring and managing high-quality commercial property and development finance transactions, working closely with brokers, borrowers, developers and professional advisers to deliver tailored funding solutions.

This is a client-facing, relationship-focused position offering end-to-end ownership of the lending process, from deal origination and credit submission through to settlement, ongoing portfolio management, drawdowns and facility repayment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving new business opportunities while ensuring the ongoing performance and management of an established loan portfolio.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Origination / Senior Portfolio Manager to join a highly regarded non-bank lender and funds management business specialising in commercial property development and construction finance.

Backed by strong investor support and a substantial lending portfolio, the business has built a reputation as a trusted funding partner to developers across Australia, delivering flexible, relationship-driven lending solutions in a dynamic and growing market.

In this role, you will be responsible for originating, structuring and managing high-quality commercial property and development finance transactions, working closely with brokers, borrowers, developers and professional advisers to deliver tailored funding solutions.

This is a client-facing, relationship-focused position offering end-to-end ownership of the lending process, from deal origination and credit submission through to settlement, ongoing portfolio management, drawdowns and facility repayment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving new business opportunities while ensuring the ongoing performance and management of an established loan portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and secure new commercial and construction lending opportunities through established broker and developer relationships
• Build and maintain strong networks with brokers, developers, valuers and professional service providers
• Structure and negotiate competitive loan terms, pricing and conditions with borrowers
• Oversee preparation and presentation of high-quality credit submissions to lending committees
• Manage loans end‑to‑end, from approval through settlement, construction drawdowns and repayment
• Instruct and coordinate external consultants including valuers, quantity surveyors, engineers and solicitors
• Monitor ongoing covenants and ensure compliance with credit policy and risk frameworks
• Cultivate strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to support broader lending objectives.

About You

• 7+ years’ experience in commercial and construction lending - ( must have )
• Proven origination capability with strong broker and developer networks
• Strong credit knowledge with experience preparing and assessing complex credit proposals
• Confidence negotiating terms, pricing and structures across property transactions
• A proactive, hungry and relationship‑driven mindset (“hunter mentality”)
• The ability to operate autonomously while collaborating with a high‑performing team
• Full Australian working rights
• Sydney CBD

What’s On Offer

• Highly competitive salary package with performance‑based incentives
• Incredible earning potential
• Significant autonomy within a clear and established credit framework
• Opportunity to work with a well‑regarded, trusted brand in the property finance market
• A collaborative, commercially focused lending team with strong leadership
• Long‑term career progression within a growing non‑bank platform

We are committed to providing a supportive culture and positively contributing towards creating diverse and inclusive workplaces for our candidates & clients. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.