Credit Analyst
Finance One
Date: 2 days ago
City: Townsville, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
Hey There!
We’re expanding our product offering with an exciting new mortgage solution in the sub-prime space—and we’re looking for a Credit Analyst ready to take on the challenge.
This isn’t a brand-new role, but it’s an exciting evolution—adding non-conforming mortgage experience into the mix as we grow. You’ll assess and analyse diverse loan applications while being part of a fresh chapter in our lending journey.
About Us
At Finance One, we're anything but ordinary. As a trailblazing non-bank lender, we're breaking free from from the mould, making credit accessible through our personalised and compassionate approach to lending!
How Will You Contribute?
As a Credit Analyst at Finance One you assess a consistent pipeline of non-conforming to near-prime applications - principally residential mortgages, complemented by consumer and commercial asset-finance and cash-flow facilities. Applying critical thinking and sound judgement, you conduct holistic reviews of each borrower’s overall creditworthiness and translate those insights into clear, policy-aligned recommendations that balance prudent risk with customer opportunity. You work collaboratively and actively cross-skill with peers to strengthen team capability.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
From dress-up days to team lunches and staff events, we know how to have a fun time and celebrate your hard work. Plus, we are all about diversity and inclusivity, so you can be yourself and feel appreciated.
To show our gratitude, you can enjoy some of the below benefits:
We are happy to consider a flexible start date, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted as soon as possible.
We’re expanding our product offering with an exciting new mortgage solution in the sub-prime space—and we’re looking for a Credit Analyst ready to take on the challenge.
This isn’t a brand-new role, but it’s an exciting evolution—adding non-conforming mortgage experience into the mix as we grow. You’ll assess and analyse diverse loan applications while being part of a fresh chapter in our lending journey.
About Us
At Finance One, we're anything but ordinary. As a trailblazing non-bank lender, we're breaking free from from the mould, making credit accessible through our personalised and compassionate approach to lending!
How Will You Contribute?
As a Credit Analyst at Finance One you assess a consistent pipeline of non-conforming to near-prime applications - principally residential mortgages, complemented by consumer and commercial asset-finance and cash-flow facilities. Applying critical thinking and sound judgement, you conduct holistic reviews of each borrower’s overall creditworthiness and translate those insights into clear, policy-aligned recommendations that balance prudent risk with customer opportunity. You work collaboratively and actively cross-skill with peers to strengthen team capability.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Complete credit assessments on non-conforming and near-prime mortgage files.
- Analyse income, liabilities, security and credit conduct; document rationale clearly and
- compliantly.
- Apply an approval-first mindset - identify mitigants or alternative structures that meet risk
- appetite.
- Provide constructive, actionable feedback on declined deals to brokers and internal sales teams.
- Communicate openly with brokers, BDMs and direct sales to clarify deal parameters and timelines.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with Settlements, Credit Support and Compliance.
- Adhere to NCCP Act, Privacy Act and AML/CTF requirements.
- Escalate exceptions and potential breaches promptly.
- Achieve individual file-quality and turnaround KPIs while contributing to team targets.
- Mentor peers, share best practice and support a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
From dress-up days to team lunches and staff events, we know how to have a fun time and celebrate your hard work. Plus, we are all about diversity and inclusivity, so you can be yourself and feel appreciated.
To show our gratitude, you can enjoy some of the below benefits:
- Employee investment opportunity
- Access to free and confidential counselling via our EAP
- Subsidised gym membership valued
- Discounted private health insurance
- Opportunities for training and development so you can grow within your role and throughout the company
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in mortgage credit assessment, with demonstrated non-conforming/
- near-prime exposure.
- Sound working knowledge of NCCP Act and responsible-lending principles.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and flexible thinking.
- Proven ability to meet SLAs in a fast-paced, performance-focused team.
- Effective communicator able to build rapport with brokers and internal stakeholders.
- Qualifications in mortgage lending, banking, finance or accounting advantageous.
We are happy to consider a flexible start date, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted as soon as possible.
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