Senior Relationship Associate - Property Specialist

Join an organisation with strong values, a community focus and a great culture

• Great opportunity to get exposure to a national operating model
• Career pathway to become a Relationship Manager
• Multiple full time permanent positions – all locations

About the team 

We have reshaped our Business Banking model to provide a better experience for our customers and employees. Our Property Lending team is now a separate key vertical for the bank with Bankers and Associates working closely together to provide customer service excellence by delivering a seamless experience for the customer.  We have a new Sales Support team to support our front-line teams and free up capacity for them to provide even greater customer focus than before.

It’s a great time to come on board and be part of the great culture we have at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank! 

About the role

As a Senior Relationship Associate (Property) you will be partnered with 1 or 2 Property Relationship Directors or Senior Property Specialists with small portfolios of commercial property customers, typically with transactions $15 mil plus.

You will deepen existing customer relationships through understanding our customers’ needs and providing relevant solutions across all Business & Agribusiness product suites.  You will onboard new customers, obtain all necessary information and documentation, complete the application form and look after all ongoing portfolio maintenance.

In line with our customer value proposition to make business personal, you will build strong relationships with our customers via phone and email as well as having the opportunity to join in on customer visits at times. 

As we get ready to launch our new model we are looking to fill multiple permanent positions. You can be based anywhere across Australia, provided you have access to one of our corporate offices or business banking centres. Hybrid ways of working are core to how we operate today and flexible work options are available. We are also open to the role being either full time or part time (0.8 FTE or up), so talk to us about what flexibility looks like to you. 

Does this sound like you?

We are looking for someone who is highly skilled in engaging and communicating with customers and who takes genuine care in supporting their needs, plus:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders
• Influencing skills and ability to be an effective conduit between the front line and support teams
• Ability to have a sales conversation with a customer and provide solution-based outcomes
• An understanding of the end-to-end lending process, complex loan structuring and credit requirements including specialist property knowledge
• Knowledge of financial accounting and cash flow budgeting
• Financial analysis skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret financial statements
• High attention to detail and the ability to be flexible and remain organised and multi-task in a busy role

About Bendigo Bank

Bendigo Bank has a unique position in the Banking and Finance industry: we are a trusted brand with a (really!) high Net Promoter Score and the time is right for growth as businesses reconsider the sort of bank they want to partner with.

With more than 160 years of history, we are proud of our position in the community with more satisfied customers than any other Australian bank.  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're more than just a bank with banking products. We change the lives of customers and communities. Commercial actions with heart!

Our time is now. We are challenging the status quo and we're excited about our future!

Why us?

There's so much more to a career with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank than just banking. 

Get real benefits, work life balance and flexibility. You bring your brilliant mind and we’ll help you take your learning to the next level with on the job training and external development opportunities - we want you to shine. After all, YOU are the difference that makes us the better big 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.

Applications close 11th June 2023, but interviews and appointment may occur prior to the close date, so if you’re excited to be part of an organisation with strong values and a community focus apply now!