JS Careers have been engaged by a leading institutional bank who are seeking a Credit Risk specialist with a focus on Real Estate/CRE to join their team in Sydney. In this role, you will assess and manage credit risk across a portfolio of real estate clients, working closely with Relationship Managers and Risk teams to exercise sound, balanced lending decisions across Real Estate and Complex transactions.
Responsibilities
Review credit proposals and identify key risks within the real estate portfolio
Make informed credit decisions within delegated authority
Build strong relationships across the business and provide explicit guidance on risk
Partner with Relationship Managers and Risk teams to shape credit strategy
Monitor portfolio performance and identify emerging risks early
Contribute practical, balanced solutions to credit and risk challenges
Champion a consistent, disciplined risk culture
Requirements
Experience assessing, managing and decisioning credit risk,



ideally with strong Real Estate exposure
Familiarity with the Australian and/or New Zealand real estate markets
Strong analytical skills and sound, balanced judgement under pressure
Confidence operating within delegated authority on higher-value transactions
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations
A collaborative, proactive approach to managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
What's on Offer
Genuine exposure to Real Estate and Complex transactions
The opportunity to develop credit judgement within a disciplined, supportive risk cultureClose collaboration with experienced Relationship Managers and Risk professionals
The backing and scale of one of Australia's leading institutional banks
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📌 Vp/Director - Credit Risk - Real Estate (Sydney)
🏢 JS Careers
📍 Sydney