Lending Relationship Officer, Empower Loans
We are seeking an experienced Lending Relationship Officer to originate loans and manage relationships with borrowers and guarantors for Jewish Care’s Microfinance Program – Empower Interest Free Loans
About the role
The Lending Relationship Officer has been created as a result of strong demand for Jewish Care’s Interest Free Loan’s offering – Empower Interest Free Loans. The program has been in existence for over a century however has experienced significant growth over the last 5 years. With $3m of loans under management, an experienced lender has the role of managing the loan portfolio including relationships with borrowers and guarantors.
- Part time (4 days per week) with a view to full time
- Maximise your income through Salary Packaging benefits
- Flexible working environment & ability to purchase additional leave
- Great Base location of St Kilda Rd
Responsibilities and Duties
- Interview, assess and process loan applicants
- Manage Financial Support Services’ portfolio of clients including borrowers and guarantors
- Respond to enquiries and provide ongoing relationship management
- Respond to hardship enquiries and negotiate new payment terms
- Actively manage matured facilities and loans in arrears
- Maintain client and program records and statistics
- Develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Business / Finance / Banking / Accounting / Commerce)
- Proven experience in a lending environment or similar experience
- Experience writing credit submissions
- Understanding of personal budgets and business financials
- Experience working with vulnerable families and complex issues would be an advantage but not essential
- Community language skills (Russian, Hebrew) would be an advantage but not essential
Benefits & Culture
Work for a values based not-for-profit organisation offering flexibility and the option of maximising your income with salary packaging. Jewish Care Victoria is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing excellent ongoing opportunities for career progression.
Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients and will include relevant screening and police checks prior to commencing.
To apply
For further details on this role please go to our website for a copy of the position description.
To apply for this role please email your covering letter and resume to jobs@jewishcare.org.au
by close of business Tuesday 25th September 2018.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please email your query to financialservices@jewishcare.org.au.