A new‐start fintech SME Loans lender is entering the Australian market and looking for a Country Manager / Managing Director to lead the launch, build the team, and establish a strong presence in the SME lending space. The business will provide quick, flexible working‐capital solutions to Australian SMEs and is backed by an experienced international leadership team.
This role suits a hands‐on, commercially sharp leader who knows the Australian SME Business Loans landscape, understands broker channels, and enjoys building something from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Australian market entry, shaping product, pricing, distribution, and go‐to‐market strategy.
Identify gaps in the market and opportunities to differentiate in a competitive landscape.
Lean on your sector knowledge and expertise to drive business growth.
Recruit and develop the initial team across sales, credit, operations, and collections.
Create a practical, high‐performance culture focused on speed and service.
Ensure smooth coordination between Australian operations and global leadership.
Skills & Experience Required:
Senior leadership experience working for a lender within SME business loans,



ideally in a start‐up environment.
Strong understanding of Australian broker channels, credit appetite, and lending dynamics.
Proven ability to launch, scale, or transform a lending or fintech operation.
Strong commercial acumen with experience owning P&L; and portfolio performance.
Comfortable operating autonomously in a start‐up environment while collaborating with global teams.
Personal Attributes:
Straightforward communicator - clear, honest, and confident.
Pragmatic, hands‐on, and comfortable rolling up sleeves in early‐stage environments.
Ambitious, dynamic and credible.
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong judgement and resilience.
Strong leader and proven background in building and scaling teams.
What's On Offer:
Highly competitive executive salary
Performance linked bonus
Equity participation available
Due to the highly confidential nature of this market entry, we are speaking only with senior‐level candidates and all discussions will be handled with complete discretion.
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📌 Country Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Fintellect Recruitment
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