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About Avant Finance
Avant Finance is a specialist non-bank lender, committed to meeting the needs of doctors & medical professionals. We provide an extraordinary level of personalised service and insight. This is too often missing in today’s client experience in lending.
Our people have come from some of the world’s leading private & professional lending institutions, and we have a shared goal; this is to place each client’s financial needs and aspirations at the centre of everything we do; to support the communities that support us and to impact people’s lives in positive, ethical and meaningful ways.
Our values:
A culture of partnership.
A relationship of trust.
A track-record of performance.
A passion for excellence.
A wealth of knowledge.
About the role:
The role of Relationship Manager will be to work in partnership with a Relationship Director and any additional RA support to deliver on our distribution strategy through:
a) assist the RD with the lending strategy, preparing the credit analytics and servicing as well as actively managing new deals through the various stages of the lending process in the home, investment & commercial lending space
b) assist the RD with maintaining and retaining existing relationships, including helping with managing the retention strategy for the client base
The role will be responsible for supporting sales & growth targets whilst providing exceptional client service to our core client base
Key accountabilities for this role include:
Help build client relationships to assist with their overall lending needs, manage each transaction from application to settlement, including lending strategy, credit approval, documentation and settlement process.
Assist with the implementation and ongoing development of the client retention strategy, including Marketing Strategy (client retention KPI).
Work alongside any admin support and provide any mentoring and coaching required.
Help manage relationships with new and existing clients leveraging and aligning internal resources to maximise client satisfaction and retention.
In conjunction with client’s accountants, proactively work with clients to understand financial objectives and help implementing plans to realise these objectives.
Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to ensure efficient progress of each transaction (including feedback to all stakeholders and clients on the progress of each application.)
Assist with maintaining and retaining an existing network of clients.
Exceptional service is at the heart of our model, however beyond this we feel our people deliver a distinctive level of care for our clients. We get the job done & we deliver on expectations.
To be successful you will have:
Degree Preferable
Cert IV in mortgage broking and finance broking
Relevant work experience, ideally in sales or processing roles within broking businesses, banks or other financial services companies
Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and high expectations in a pressurised environment
Place the client at the centre of everything you do.
Always operate in an ethical, responsible way
Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit that forms the foundation of our business.
You are willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes for you and your team to deliver to our customers
Strong client relationship skills coupled with a strong client service ethic and prior maintenance of an existing book
Prior knowledge of the banking or broking industry, the Australian residential and commercial lending market and the regulatory environment
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of financial analysis, credit writing skills and approval standards
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and effective time management
About Avant Finance
Avant Finance is a specialist non-bank lender, committed to meeting the needs of doctors & medical professionals. We provide an extraordinary level of personalised service and insight. This is too often missing in today’s client experience in lending.
Our people have come from some of the world’s leading private & professional lending institutions, and we have a shared goal; this is to place each client’s financial needs and aspirations at the centre of everything we do; to support the communities that support us and to impact people’s lives in positive, ethical and meaningful ways.
Our values:
A culture of partnership.
A relationship of trust.
A track-record of performance.
A passion for excellence.
A wealth of knowledge.
About the role:
The role of Relationship Manager will be to work in partnership with a Relationship Director and any additional RA support to deliver on our distribution strategy through:
a) assist the RD with the lending strategy, preparing the credit analytics and servicing as well as actively managing new deals through the various stages of the lending process in the home, investment & commercial lending space
b) assist the RD with maintaining and retaining existing relationships, including helping with managing the retention strategy for the client base
The role will be responsible for supporting sales & growth targets whilst providing exceptional client service to our core client base
Key accountabilities for this role include:
Help build client relationships to assist with their overall lending needs, manage each transaction from application to settlement, including lending strategy, credit approval, documentation and settlement process.
Assist with the implementation and ongoing development of the client retention strategy, including Marketing Strategy (client retention KPI).
Work alongside any admin support and provide any mentoring and coaching required.
Help manage relationships with new and existing clients leveraging and aligning internal resources to maximise client satisfaction and retention.
In conjunction with client’s accountants, proactively work with clients to understand financial objectives and help implementing plans to realise these objectives.
Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to ensure efficient progress of each transaction (including feedback to all stakeholders and clients on the progress of each application.)
Assist with maintaining and retaining an existing network of clients.
Exceptional service is at the heart of our model, however beyond this we feel our people deliver a distinctive level of care for our clients. We get the job done & we deliver on expectations.
To be successful you will have:
Degree Preferable
Cert IV in mortgage broking and finance broking
Relevant work experience, ideally in sales or processing roles within broking businesses, banks or other financial services companies
Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and high expectations in a pressurised environment
Place the client at the centre of everything you do.
Always operate in an ethical, responsible way
Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit that forms the foundation of our business.
You are willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes for you and your team to deliver to our customers
Strong client relationship skills coupled with a strong client service ethic and prior maintenance of an existing book
Prior knowledge of the banking or broking industry, the Australian residential and commercial lending market and the regulatory environment
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of financial analysis, credit writing skills and approval standards
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and effective time management
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Relationship Manager - Residential Lending position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
