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Head of Commercial & Development Lending


Company : Valiant Finance


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-07-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Direct message the job poster from Valiant FinanceValiant is dedicated to helping Aussie businesses cut through the red tape and get to yes sooner. We know how difficult the lending market can be to navigate, and we understand the issues businesses face when they seek funding.We are looking for an experienced leader to take the reins of our commercial finance team: one of the three big pillars of the Valiant Finance Sales floor. Youll be responsible for managing, developing and growing our team of commercial and development brokers to a market leading proposition. This is an exciting growth opportunity, with potential to make a material difference to the small business landscape in Australia.What youll be doing:Develop and execute a comprehensive commercial strategy for the commercial & development team, aligned with Valiant Finances ambitious growth objectives.Lead Valiants commercial finance department: identifying, recruiting, onboarding, and managing a high performing team of finance brokers to monthly targets in our Sydney officeCollaborate closely with internal teams (e.g., product, marketing, operations) to optimise and improve workflows and processes to improve broker performance and enhance customer experienceBuild and nurture strong, long term relationships with key bank and lender partners, acting as their primary point of contact at Valiant to support the team achieving their goalsDevelop and manage performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track broker performance and identify improvement and coaching opportunities.Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes within the broker and commercial lending sectors.What were looking for:10+ years of experience in the commercial finance industry with 5+ years in a senior leadership roleStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire both internal and external stakeholders, and demonstrable success in building, managing, and scaling high-performing broker teams.Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans for the broker channel.Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with external partners.Data driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting capabilities to track performance and identify areas for improvement.Why Join Us?At Valiant Finance, were committed to creating an environment where you can thrive. With a focus on innovation and performance, youll have the opportunity to shape a critical growth engine for the business, build impactful relationships, and work alongside a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping Aussie businesses succeed. 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