Collections & Legal Recoveries Team Lead | Non-Bank Commercial Lending | Sydney CBD
Are you a recoveries specialist who knows insolvency and restructuring inside out, and ready to lead a team? This is your opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on role with a well-established Australian non-bank commercial lender.
About the company
Our client provides a broad range of financial products and lending solutions to Australian businesses. They pride themselves on being competitive, efficient and compliant, and on building a supportive, collaborative culture where people are challenged and backed to succeed.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Collections, you'll manage a portfolio of delinquent commercial accounts day to day while leading the team that supports it. You'll take ownership of complex files, from early arrears through to legal recovery, insolvency and restructuring outcomes, using your judgement to maximise realisations and minimise losses.
What you'll be doing
Managing the 31+ day arrears portfolio, including security assessment, realisation strategy, legal recoveries and insolvency matters
Handling recoveries through formal insolvency and restructuring processes, working closely with insolvency practitioners, administrators and liquidators
Negotiating payment plans, settlements and workout arrangements
Referring matters for enforcement and driving case-specific strategies through to remediation or realisation
Leading,



monitoring and upskilling Collections & Recovery Officers, ensuring SLAs and processes are met
Handling file escalations and making sound, risk-aware decisions within the delegation framework
Liaising with panel law firms, insolvency professionals, mercantile agents, credit insurers and internal stakeholders up to COO level
Contributing to reporting, process improvement and implementation across the team
What you'll bring
3+ years' experience in non-bank commercial lending recoveries
Proven, hands-on experience with insolvency and restructuring recoveries (essential)
Robust understanding of commercial lending security structures and enforcement mechanisms
Confident negotiator with sound commercial judgement
Leadership or team lead experience, or a strong desire to step up
Highly organised with excellent record keeping and CRM discipline
Advanced Excel, plus Word, Teams and PowerPoint
Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or Law preferred
What's on offer
A very attractive salary package, reflecting your experience
Full-time, permanent role with genuine leadership scope
Modern Sydney CBD office, just minutes from a major train station
A diverse, dynamic and people-focused team where your expertise is valued
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📌 Collections & Legal Recoveries Officer, Team Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Clarian Consulting
📍 New South Wales