About us
Our Purpose is the same today as it was when we were founded 160 years ago, and every day, we work hard to bring our company purpose to life; feeding into the success of our customers and communities and not off it.
We live and breathe our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Performance, Passion, Leadership and Engagement.
About the team and role
The Credit Policy team leads the formulation and administration of the Bank’s credit risk lending policy and framework. The team assists the Bank to ensure that its credit risk profile is within its risk appetite and to achieve its business objectives. This is a well-established and experienced team
The primary purpose of the Credit Policy Manager role is to develop, maintain and support the Bank’s Credit Policy, including consumer and commercial lending.
We are open to candidates coming from various backgrounds including Banking & Finance, Lending, Credit, Policy, Communications as the role offers opportunities to build strong networks across our organisation, be involved in strategic plans and outcomes, understand of the role of risk in an Enterprise-wide view and where you’ll gain exposure to our regulatory obligations now and into the future.
Experience, capabilities and qualifications
Experience with commercial / Agricultural banking lending will be highly advantageous
- Lending, credit decisioning or credit risk management background either front-line banking, Group Credit or other
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to adapting communication style to suit varying audiences
- Strategic thinking including a flexible approach to problem solving and sound analytical skills
- Focus on process efficiency with innovative and agile ways of working
Desirable
- Ability to read and reasonably understand technical documents (i.e., regulatory and legislative)
- Understanding of industry best practice credit or other policies and procedures
- Tertiary qualifications not required however relevant banking or financial related degree qualifications would be favourably considered
Due to high interest in the role and the communication skills we are seeking, we recommend submitting a cover letter as part of your application.
Credit Policy Manager Position Description.docx
What we Offer
A career with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank will see you become part of the team, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll get all the assistance you need to reach your full potential and achieve your objectives.
At Bendigo and Adelaide Bank we believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.
If you’re excited to be part of an organisation with strong values and a community focus - then this could be the role for you! Apply now.
It is a condition of employment with the Bank that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless you have a medical contraindication or acute illness which prevents you from receiving the vaccine and you provide satisfactory evidence of this to the Bank.