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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from La Trobe FinancialAustralia''s premier Alternative Asset Manager since 1952. Our culture combined with our commitment to service and our customers has seen La Trobe Financial grow to over $20 billion Assets Under Management and over 550 employees deployed across Melbourne and Sydney.The OpportunityAs the Senior Commercial Settlements Officer in our Customer Services division you will work closely with the Commercial Settlements Manager and Head of Commercial & Development Services on our commercial and development settlements process.Your primary responsibility will be to accurately manage loans from Letter of Offer stage through to settlement within required time-frames, while providing our borrowers an exceptional customer experience.You will liaise with solicitors, brokers and borrowers to achieve settlement in the required time frame. More broadly, you will be required to assist with and support the wider department, Business Development Managers, brokers and borrowers with settlement enquiries, lending initiatives and reporting requirements to ensure divisional targets and objective are met.In addition to the above, you will provide essential support to the Commercial Settlement Manager, assisting in workflow coordination and team management. You will play a key role in knowledge-sharing and staff development, ensuring continuous learning and fostering of a collaborative work environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of files for settlement in accordance with La Trobe Financials policy and procedure, while adhering to all legislative requirements.Ensure documentation received satisfies requirements of outstanding conditions (including construction requirements) prior to settlement.Coordination of training for your team, including providing expert advice to the Commercial and Residential settlements teams.Effectively communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders (Brokers, Solicitors, Business Development Managers, Credit Teams and the Progress Payment Team).Competent with the following programs: Loan Closer, Equifax, Valuation Exchange (Valex), Global X.Provide support to the Manager as and when required with people leadership tasks.About YouYou are a highly motivated and numerically minded individual, with the following experience and skills:5+ years experience managing and coordinating mortgage settlements involving construction and commercial securities.Strong understanding of the end to end loan process and documentation requirements.Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.Proven people leadership skills.Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.Strong customer service and communication skills both verbal and written.Strong decision making and relationship building skills as well as target focused.Ability to work autonomously and within a team.Employee BenefitsFlexible working arrangementsPaid birthday leaveAbility to purchase additional leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training opportunitiesSocial eventsRetail discounts with Reward GatewayWe value your interest and encourage you to apply today.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance, Customer Service, and OtherReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at La Trobe Financial by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Settlement Officer roles.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMortgage Specialist / Settlement OfficerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 22 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 18 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoGlobal Investment Banking & Capital Markets Summer Analyst - 2026 - MelbourneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 13 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago2025 / 2026 Investment Banking/Corporate Advisory Summer Analyst - MelbourneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia $110,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 15 hours agoInvestment Operations Analyst (12 Month Contract)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$120,000.00-A$140,000.00 18 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoInternship - Trade Systems and OperationsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 23 hours agoDeal Structuring Analyst -Melbourne onlyMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 17 hours agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 11 hours agoClient Services Administrator Port MelbournePort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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