Head of Credit and Settlements - Asset Finance

Meers Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Head of Credit and Settlements – Asset Finance to join highly regarded Non-Bank Lender for 16month contract role. 

The purpose of the Head of Credit and Settlements – Asset Finance position is to lead and manage an integrated credit, settlements and support function across ANZ and Manila for all customers and products of the Asset Finance department; Collaborate with the Asset Finance Leadership Team to collectively deliver Asset Finance goals and objectives; Deliver credit, settlement and other processes and functions in accordance with agreed service levels and policy and procedure; Develop strategies to continuously improve systems, processes, policies and reporting that deliver to Asset Finance strategy. 

Responsibilities include;-

• Ownership and review of Credit Policy including engagement with stakeholders for sign off 

• Steer and lead the development and maintenance of credit automation and credit risk scorecards. Engagement with stakeholders across the business to ensure successful implementation 

• Asset Finance representative on the Credit Committee ensuring compliance with credit risk policy and procedure, management of credit risk issues and reporting aligned to key risk indicators and Credit Policy 

• Budget & Operational Expenses. Develop and operate budgets, including re-forecast of operational expenses as required and aligned to Asset Finance Strategy 

• Capacity Management. Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity to increase scalability of the credit & settlement functions 

• Collective Leadership. Be an active member of the Asset Finance Leadership team with shared responsibility for business performance 

• Continuous Improvement. Strategies are developed and implemented to drive continuous improvement to policies, procedures, systems and processes 

• Management Insights. Develop metrics and reporting to provide insights into operational capacity, productivity and customer service levels 

To be successful you will possess;-

• A minimum of 10yrs Senior Management experience within strategic, operational and people leadership in financial services.

• A minimum of 10yrs experience in consumer and commercial credit and experience exercising a delegated lending authority > $2 million and leading managers who also manage delegated authorities. 

• Extensive knowledge of the Regulatory environment including NCCP, RG209 Responsible Lending, AML/ CTF) 

• Relevant degree qualification / Leadership/Management Accreditation 

This rare and sought after position is sure to move off the market quickly so don't delay in applying. For a confidential discussion please call Simone Meers on 0406 342 *** or  via ******@meersrecruitmentsolutions.com.au or simply click on the link to submit your CV