Funding Counsel

Avanti Finance; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver / retirement benefits?

Volunteer and community initiatives

Job summary

Avanti Finance is seeking a qualified lawyer with strong expertise in structured finance, securitisation and capital markets to support funding initiatives across New Zealand and Australia. You will work in the Treasury team, collaborating with banks, investors, trustees, and external counsel to drive strategic funding transactions and optimise funding facilities.

The role requires balancing legal, regulatory, risk and commercial considerations, with excellent written communication for Board and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in structured finance, securitisation, treasury, debt capital markets, corporate finance, banking or institutional funding.
• Strong understanding of debt facilities, covenants and funding structures.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical capability and commercial judgement.
• Ability to balance legal, regulatory, risk and commercial considerations.
• Exceptional written communication for Board, investor and transaction materials.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support optimisation of Avanti's funding facilities and cost of funds.
• Play a key role in securitisation programmes, warehouse facilities, term-outs and funding transactions.
• Manage relationships with bank funders, debt investors and funding partners in NZ and Australia.
• Prepare reporting and communications for investors, trustees, funders and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate governance processes, including Board and committee papers.
• Support facility renewals, extensions and funding negotiations.
• Provide commercial and legal input into funding structures and initiatives.
• Analyse funding performance, pricing and utilisation to support decisions.
• Lead transaction workstreams and coordinate external advisers.
• Contribute to evaluating new funding structures and capital markets opportunities.
• Support the wider Treasury team with legal and commercial advice.

Skills

Structured finance

Securitisation

Treasury

Debt capital markets

Corporate finance

Banking funding

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical capability

Commercial judgement

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We’re on a mission to become the best specialist lending company in New Zealand and Australia, and we’re looking for ambitious, driven people to help get us there.

We’ve got bold goals and a clear vision for the future. That means exciting opportunities for those ready to champion new ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow alongside us.

If you’re hungry to make an impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning ideas into action – you’ll feel right at home here.

About the role

Sitting within our Treasury team and reporting to the Head of Funding, this role combines legal expertise with commercial funding, structured finance and capital markets exposure. You'll play a hands-on role in securitisations, funding transactions and strategic funding initiatives that directly support Avanti's growth across New Zealand and Australia.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a legal background who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial thinking. You'll work alongside banks, investors, trustees, rating agencies, external counsel and internal stakeholders to support funding transactions that are critical to Avanti's ongoing success.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the optimisation of Avanti's funding facilities and cost of funds.
• Playing a key role in securitisation programmes, warehouse facilities, term-outs and broader funding transactions.
• Managing relationships with bank funders, debt investors and other funding partners across New Zealand and Australia.
• Preparing reporting and communications for investors, trustees, funders and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinating governance processes, including Board and committee papers.
• Supporting facility renewals, extensions and funding negotiations.
• Providing commercial and legal input into funding structures, transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Analysing funding performance, pricing and utilisation to support decision-making.
• Leading key transaction workstreams and coordinating external advisers including legal counsel, auditors, trustees and rating agencies.
• Contributing to the evaluation and implementation of new funding structures, products and capital markets opportunities.
• Supporting the wider Treasury team with legal and commercial advice.

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in structured finance, securitisation, treasury, debt capital markets, corporate finance, banking or institutional funding.
• A strong understanding of debt facilities, covenant frameworks, funding structures and capital markets transactions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical capability and commercial judgement.
• The ability to balance legal, regulatory, risk and commercial considerations.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to prepare Board, investor and transaction materials.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Why Avanti?

At Avanti, we're ambitious, collaborative and customer-focused. We believe great results come from people who are curious, challenge the status quo and genuinely care about making a difference.

You’ll join a high-performing team, gain exposure to complex funding and capital markets transactions, and play a meaningful role in supporting the continued growth of our business across New‑Zealand and Australia.

If you're looking for a role that combines legal expertise, commercial thinking and strategic impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What’s in it for me?

Avanti Finance, you'll be supported to grow your career, develop new skills and take ownership of your professional development.

You’ll have the chance to give back to the community through initiatives such as Duffy Books in Homes and our annual volunteer day programme.

Depending on the role and team, flexible working arrangements may be available to support your work‑life balance.

You’ll have access to a range of benefits, which include enhanced KiwiSaver employer contributions (on top of your base salary), enhanced parental and secondary carer benefitsfree access to a gym, pilates studio, sauna and state‑of‑the‑art end of trip facilities,and .

If you're looking for a place where you can realise your potential, feel supported and make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.