[Hiring] Credit Analyst @Avanti Finance

Role Description

We're looking for a commercially minded Credit Analyst to join our Lending Operations team in Sydney. This is a hands-on role where you'll assess credit applications, make sound lending recommendations, and provide responsive support to our introducer network.

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract, initially, reporting to the Credit Team Leader. You'll assess customer creditworthiness and risk in line with our credit guidelines.

You'll manage incoming applications, balancing sound credit decisions with timely and supportive service. You'll work with a range of stakeholders and have the opportunity to contribute your ideas to improvements across our credit systems and processes.

This is an opportunity to make a practical impact on lending decisions, build your credit expertise, and develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What you'll do

• Review and analyse incoming credit applications and provide well-considered recommendations.
• Approve applications within your delegated lending authority.
• Escalate applications outside your authority to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates and meet agreed turnaround and response times.
• Build positive working relationships with brokers, introducers, dealers, and mortgage advisers.
• Respond to application enquiries with clarity and care.
• Provide ongoing service and support to our introducer network.
• Support improvements to credit systems and processes.
• Apply a consistent risk and compliance lens to your decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Branded Financial Services and Avanti Finance Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking, lending, or financial services within a credit-focused or related role.
• A customer-focused approach and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and the ability to explain decisions clearly.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Clear and confident written, verbal, and telephone communication.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support others.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Self-motivation and an interest in ongoing learning and development.
• Experience in asset finance would be helpful, but it is not essential.