About the Organisation
This is a high-growth, technology-enabled banking organisation with a corporate office in Brisbane, has a dynamic a leadership team made up of proven executives from major financial institutions and fintechs. With significant investment backing, advanced digital platforms, and a customer-first mindset, the group is scaling fast across Australia and reshaping how banking services are delivered. Their culture is collaborative, outcome-driven, and entrepreneurial — offering ambitious professionals the chance to make a visible impact in a challenger bank environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the COO, the Head of Credit is accountable for the entire credit lifecycle — from strategy and frameworks to portfolio management, underwriting, provisioning, and collections. This role is both strategic and hands-on, shaping credit outcomes in a regulated environment while enabling strong growth ambitions. You’ll engage directly with ExCo, Board Committees, and regulators, while building a high-performing credit team that underpins sustainable expansion.
Key Responsibilities
* Set and execute credit strategy, policy, and frameworks
* Oversee portfolio performance, provisioning, and stress testing
* Lead underwriting standards, QA, and loss optimisation initiatives
* Partner with Finance, Risk, and Operations to support growth
* Build and mentor a high-performing, scalable credit function
About You
* 10+ years in senior credit risk roles within banking or financial services
* Proven end-to-end ownership of credit lifecycle and governance
* Strong Board, ExCo, and regulator engagement experience (APRA/ASIC)
* Ability to balance growth with prudent risk management
* Inspirational leader with both strategic vision and operational depth
Perigon Group is exclusively recruiting this role. For more information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Haydn Furness at haydn.furness@perigongroup.com.au.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management
Industries
* Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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