Lending Analyst

Lending Analyst Opportunity

Company Background

Our client is an established Australian financial services business specialising in funds management and lending, with a long track record and steady growth in recent years.

That growth has created an opportunity for an Analyst to join its lending team.

Key highlights include:

• Training from experienced senior lenders

• Exposure to internal teams and external parties across the lending process

• A well-established business with a growing loan book

The Role

Working within the lending team, you will support Portfolio Managers and Senior Portfolio Managers across the loan book, including loans that need closer attention.

• Assess borrower drawdown requests and check the cost to complete remains covered

• Monitor covenants, arrears and breaches, and help prepare remediation plans

• Build cash flow models, track settlements and forecast repayments

• Prepare expected credit loss (ECL) and credit risk reporting

• Draft loan submissions, variations and restructure proposals for review

• Support restructures and enforcement with analysis and reporting

• Liaise directly with borrowers, lawyers and insolvency practitioners

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready loan files and documentation

Your Background

This role suits an early-career professional looking to move into lending. You communicate clearly, learn quickly and want a long-term career in the industry.

• Early-career experience in Big 4, banking, investment analysis or finance within a lender

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including basic Excel modelling

• Composure and confidence with external parties, including in difficult conversations

• Degree in commerce, finance, accounting or a related field preferred

• Full Australian working rights

• Highly regarded: exposure to credit, property or construction

If you are keen to apply for this Lending Analyst role, please contact John Salter at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 2011, quoting reference 10378 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.