Our client is a Federal Government-backed specialist finance provider for farmers and farm-related small businesses. They offer loan programs designed to encourage growth, investment and resilience in Australia's regional communities.

They are currently looking for an additional team member to work with their Orange office for a contract period of up to 12 months. This will be a fulltime role working 36.75hrs/week.

In-office work arrangements are available, however 100% remote/WFH work can be accommodated from any location within Australia for this position.

To fulfil this role you must have extensive credit knowledge, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Commercial or Agribusiness banking.

Experience in Commercial Credit or Loans Management Unit would be highly regarded.

Tertiary qualifications in finance, banking or accounting will be essential.

As a Credit and Risk Manager, you will be a member of a team of credit professionals responsible for managing a portfolio of problem loans. The primary function of the role is to ensure that the disciplined management and reporting requirements are maintained and ultimately problem loan relationships are remediated to hood health or exited.

You will be responsible for:

day to day management of all assigned problem loans

maintaining and developing relationships with clients of all assigned problem loans

negotiating and facilitating appropriate remediation plans within set timeframes

acting as an enabler or driver of improvements to business practices, controls and opportunities whilst mitigating any potential risks

completing all required credit reporting, reviews and analytics in an accurate and timely manner

presenting results to the Loans Management Unit credit committee as required

liaising with a team of support professionals in delivery of the remediation plans

consulting and collaborating with key stakeholders to help solve complex problems ensuring solutions are viable and consistent

developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships

providing additional support to Senior Credit Manager as required.

To be successful in this role, candidates will have:

proven relationship management skills (in Commercial or Agribusiness banking)

high-level credit writing and analytical skills

sound commercial judgement

strong understanding of securities

high-level written and verbal communication and presentation skills

well-developed influencing and negotiation skills

proven ability to work as a team player, sharing knowledge and contributing proactively to achieving team goals

demonstrated ability to work successfully and collaboratively in a team environment, working closely with analyst teams to support high quality credit submissions.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including a National Police History Check and must have the right to work in Australia for the full duration of the tenure period.