Senior Lending and Portfolio Analyst at Boq · Sydney

Senior Lending and Portfolio Analyst Location: Sydney Office - George Street About the Role This is a senior opportunity to play a critical role in supporting BOQ’s Dealer Finance Wholesale Floorplan, Structured Finance businesses, sitting at the intersection of credit risk, customer experience, account management and commercial decision-making. Reporting to the Head of Customer and Business Enablement, BOQF and internal stake holders, you’ll act as a trusted 1st line of defence risk partner while helping drive sustainable portfolio growth. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, and external partners, balancing strong risk outcomes with a genuinely customer‑centric approach. Your days will see you preparing high-quality credit submissions, memorandums, business review papers and annual reviews, overseeing program compliance and portfolio monitoring, and contributing to insightful reporting and analysis.  This role requires hands-on experience with deal structuring, documentation and settlement of loan facilities.  Advanced knowledge of commercial loan securities, as you will act as a Subject Matter Expert for internal stakeholders. You’ll be encouraged and supported to influence how we do things better—supporting continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to policy refinement and mentoring junior team members as a senior voice in the team. This role offers autonomy, variety and impact, with exposure across BOQ’s Dealer Finance Wholesale Floorplan, Structured Finance businesses and broader BOQ Group stakeholders. About you You’re an experienced credit or risk professional who enjoys working in complex lending environments and thrives on delivering thoughtful, well‑reasoned outcomes. You’ll bring: Strong experience in credit or risk analysis within a commercial lending environment, with confidence preparing and presenting detailed credit submissions to credit managers and committees Advanced financial analysis skills, including the ability to interpret and clearly summarise financial statements A collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships across a wide range of external and internal stakeholders A customer‑first approach to risk management, balancing policy, appetite and commercial outcomes with the Customer’s expectations Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, self-drive, excellent time management skills, ability to prioritze and a natural sense of ownership and follow‑through Most importantly, you enjoy being a senior contributor, someone others look to for guidance, insight and quality decision‑making, while still being hands‑on in the work that matters. This is a senior opportunity to play a critical role in supporting BOQ’s Dealer Finance Wholesale Floorplan, Structured Finance businesses, sitting at the intersection of credit risk, customer experience, account management and commercial decision-making. Reporting to the Head of Customer and Business Enablement, BOQF and internal stake holders, you’ll act as a trusted 1st line of defence risk partner while helping drive sustainable portfolio growth. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, and external partners, balancing strong risk outcomes with a genuinely customer centric approach. Your days will see you preparing high-quality credit submissions, memorandums, business review papers and annual reviews, overseeing program compliance and portfolio monitoring, and contributing to insightful reporting and analysis.  This role requires hands-on experience with deal structuring, documentation and settlement of loan facilities.  Advanced knowledge of commercial loan securities, as you will act as a Subject Matter Expert for internal stakeholders. You’ll be encouraged and supported to influence how we do things better—supporting continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to policy refinement and mentoring junior team members as a senior voice in the team. This role offers autonomy, variety and impact, with exposure across BOQ’s Dealer Finance Wholesale Floorplan, Structured Finance businesses and broader BOQ Group stakeholders. About you You’re an experienced credit or risk professional who enjoys working in complex lending environments and thrives on delivering thoughtful, well-reasoned outcomes. You’ll bring: Strong experience in credit or risk analysis within a commercial lending environment, with confidence preparing and presenting detailed credit submissions to credit managers and committees Advanced financial analysis skills, including the ability to interpret and clearly summarise financial statements A collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships across a wide range of external and internal stakeholders A customer first approach to risk management, balancing policy, appetite and commercial outcomes with the Customer’s expectations Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, self-drive, excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and a natural sense of ownership and follow through Most importantly, you enjoy being a senior contributor, someone others look to for guidance, insight and quality decision making, while still being hands on in the work that matters. 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.