Commercial Credit Analyst

**About the Role**
- Join the BOQ Owner Managed Branch at Mount Eliza Vic
- Full time opportunity
- Seeking Experienced Commercial Lending Analyst to join the BOQ team

Reporting to the Owner Manager, you will provide support to the Business Banking Manager by preparing credit submissions for new and existing Business Banking customers as well as the completion of periodic reviews and daily management of compliance related activities.

You will alsoliaise with BOQ's Loan Centre and external professional services providers to ensure timely and accurate processing of all documentation and settlements. The role requires a high level of customer service and someone who can connect with the customer and create value for them.

You will be responsible for:

- Providing lending support within the Branch on transactions up to $10M.
- Writing & providing timely and accurate recommendations for commercial credit submissions, including ordering valuations, title searches, company searches, credit checks where required.
- Developing & maintaining an in-depth understanding of industry trends.
- Verification of conditions & completion of relevant checklists.
- Supporting Relationship Managers in identifying, escalating and documenting new opportunities for the bank.
- Achieving targeted levels of customer service standards and sales by attracting, retaining, growing and increasing the value of branch customer base by lending new funds and with asset and liabilities growth.
- Assisting in building strong relationships with customers through the provisionof credit based solutions.
- Ensuring that BOQ's credit policies, procedures and audit requirements are adhered to.
- Liaising with Loan Centre and external service providers to ensure documentation is accurate and settlements are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assisting the Business Banking Manager to action annual reviews prior to due dates, extension of expiring facilities prior to due dates, completing compliance checklists and liaising with stakeholders to ensure critical dates are met, e.g. lawyers, customers, loan center etc.
- Focus on compliance as you ensure branch operations are managed in accordance with bank policies & procedures on risk, compliance and security & ensure adherence to Bank of Queensland credit policies and procedures.
- You will be provided with the industry recognised Tier 2 Accreditation as part of your induction.

**About you**
As an experienced Commercial Lending Analyst you will be a passionate, high performing Lender who consistently delivers an outstanding customer experience:

- Strong knowledge of commercial/business banking facility structuring, including property and construction finance.
- In-depth analytical skills, with a strong commercial orientation and ability to identify industry trends.
- A demonstrated ability to build strong and lasting relationships.
- Enjoy working with people, providing a service and being a fierce customer advocate.
- Have a positive, helpful and solution driven mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, high level of motivation, commitment and a desire to succeed.
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Strong customer service orientation
- Strong IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and proactive attitude

**About Us**
With its origins dating back to 1874, BOQ is a regional bank with national presence. We are a true alternative to the major banks with a full suite of banking products available to our customers. We focus locally offering old fashioned service to assist with our customers in achieving their financial goals.

**Our Benefits**
- Exposure to multiple product streams. You will work across residential lending, commercial lending, equipment finance, trade finance and other products
- Our franchisees add entrepreneurialism and dynamism to our culture
- As a challenger brand BOQ provides you with the opportunity to develop strong business development skills and a community orientation
- Smaller teams means you are much more than a number to BOQ and to your customers

**How to Apply**

The bank of Queensland is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce

Whilst all applicants will be carefully considered, we will only be able to personally contact you if shortlisted for an interview.

If you are successful for a role with the Bank of Queensland, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to: identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks.

Job Reference: BOQ01997