Description
Judo Bank is seeking a Head of Specialised Portfolio to lead its national Specialised Portfolio function. This frontline banking leadership role partners closely with customers, Bankers, and State leadership teams to proactively manage high-risk and early watch exposures across Australia.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Judo's national Specialised Portfolio function, driving a consistent approach to proactive management of high-risk and early watch customers.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to a team of Directors, Specialised Portfolio.
- Partner with Managing Directors, State Leaders, and Regional Directors to support early identification, escalation, and management of emerging portfolio risks.
- Build strong partnerships with Credit Risk, Asset Management, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee development and execution of customer strategies to support turnaround, rehabilitation, and return of early watch customers to performing status.
- Deliver national portfolio insights, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Drive best practice, governance, and continuous improvement across specialised portfolio management.
- Lead coaching and capability uplift of Regional Directors, Bankers, and Analysts.
- Contribute to the evolution of Judo's proposition, operating model, processes, and systems.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the broader economic environment and emerging market trends.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years' experience in banking, credit, restructuring, asset management, or commercial lending.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading high-performing teams.
- Strong experience managing complex, high-risk, and underperforming portfolios.
- Previous experience in a customer-facing relationship leadership role at Director level or equivalent.
- Deep understanding of secured and unsecured lending structures and credit risk management principles.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer outcomes, portfolio performance, and risk management considerations.
Additional Information:
- Two Weeks of Additional Leave Every Year
- Paid Volunteer Leave
- Judo induction experience
- Big Life Event Leave
- Holistic Health & Wellbeing Offerings
- Working from Home Setup Allowance
- Flare Benefits & Discounts
- Flexible work options, including hybrid working
- Equal access to Company Paid Parental Leave – up to 20 weeks
- Education Assistance