The Opportunity Are you a high-performing lending specialist with a knack for leadership and a passion for process optimization? A prestigious, multi-disciplinary advisory firm is seeking a

Head of Lending

to spearhead their mortgage and finance division.

The Role Reporting directly to the

CEO , you will be the driving force behind the lending operations. This is a "player-coach" style role where you will manage a portfolio of complex cases while mentoring your team to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

Lead, coach, and develop a small team across three East Coast locations to hit clear individual and team KPIs.

Operational Excellence:

Identify bottlenecks and implement AI-assisted workflows or CRM enhancements to reduce time-to-settlement.

Strategic Growth:

Collaborate with internal partners (Tax, Wealth, Advisory) to convert high-quality referrals and expand the firm's lending footprint.





Compliance & Risk:

Oversee end-to-end workflow accuracy, ensuring strict adherence to MFAA/FBAA standards and industry regulations.

About You You are a seasoned finance professional who thrives in a skilled services environment. You balance technical mastery with the "soft skills" required to manage stakeholders and mentor a diverse team.

Qualifications:

Cert IV or Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.

Credentials:

Current MFAA/FBAA membership and an active broker license.

Experience:

At least 5 years in lending/brokerage with proven experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Technical Savvy:

Robust knowledge of residential and commercial products, plus experience with lending CRMs.

📌 Head of Lending (Sydney)
🏢 The Andersen Partnership
📍 Sydney