Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Location: Brisbane Office - Newstead Village About the role We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Proprietary & Partnerships team, focused on growing strong, sustainable lending opportunities across the non-broker referral direct channel. In this role, you’ll be out in market building meaningful relationships and uncovering new opportunities, whether that’s through branch engagement, direct customer networks, industry associations, or strategic partnerships. You’ll play a key role in expanding BOQ’s presence across commercial, agri, health and investor segments, while ensuring customer outcomes remain front of mind. Working closely with Relationship Managers, Credit and our broader banking teams, you’ll take ownership of identifying, qualifying and shaping opportunities before handing them over for execution. You’ll also be instrumental in strengthening our brand in the market, representing BOQ at events, engaging with referral partners, and building a strong, trusted network. Success in this role comes from your ability to connect the dots, balancing commercial outcomes with strong stakeholder management, and continuously identifying ways to grow and enhance our third-party distribution channel. About you You’re a natural relationship builder who thrives in a client-facing, growth-focused role. You enjoy being out in the market, building networks and creating opportunities, and you bring the commercial acumen to back it up. You’ve likely spent a few years in business banking and understand how to structure and assess lending opportunities across commercial and asset finance. You’re confident navigating conversations with a range of stakeholders and know how to position solutions that deliver value for both the customer and the Bank. You bring a proactive mindset and are comfortable working autonomously, while still collaborating closely with internal teams to deliver outcomes. You communicate with confidence, whether that’s one-on-one or presenting to larger groups, and you’re motivated by achieving results while delivering great customer experience. If you’re someone who’s curious, relationship-driven and excited by the idea of growing a channel and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. About us BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees. Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities. BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve. In 2023, we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group. Our perks At BOQ Group, we are passionate about creating an exceptional work environment that nurtures both your professional and personal growth. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance your well-being, provide financial security, and foster a sense of community and inclusion. Here are just some of the fantastic perks you can enjoy as part of our team: Flexible working arrangement - Balance your work and personal life with ease. Discounted financial products - Enjoy exclusive rates on our financial services across the Group. Salary sacrificing options - Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options. Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements - Spend quality time with your new family member without any worries. Purchase additional annual leave - Need more time off? You can buy extra leave days. Discounted private health insurance plan - Take care of your health with our special rates. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges for you and your family Access to employee network groups - Connect with peers through our First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers, and accessibility groups. Pride in Diversity membership: We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and actively participate in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and community! How to apply To apply for this role, follow the links. BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks. Please no agency applications.