At a Glance
- Tasks: Structure and execute complex property finance transactions while managing client relationships.
- Company: Leading non-bank property finance advisory firm in Australia.
- Benefits: Above market salary, uncapped bonuses, and direct exposure to senior leaders.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a performance-driven and collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-impact property deals that shape the industry.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in property finance with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 126000 - 154000 $ per year.
Development Finance Partners (DFP) is one of Australia’s leading non-bank property finance advisory firms, specialising in complex property transactions ranging from $2M to $100M+ across land, construction, mezzanine and structured finance. With a strong pipeline, long-standing lender relationships, and ambitious growth plans, we’re looking to appoint a Property Finance Analyst to work alongside our Directors and Associate Directors on sophisticated property finance transactions.
The Role
This is a senior, high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in complex deal environments and takes genuine ownership of outcomes. You will be a primary point of contact for new clients and selected high-value clients, responsible for structuring, negotiating, and executing transactions end-to-end — from strategy through to settlement. You’ll work on multiple live transactions simultaneously, with a strong focus on conversion, fee optimisation, credit quality, and client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Structure, secure approval for, and settle property finance transactions to maximise fee generation
- Develop project finance strategies, feasibility models, cashflow forecasts and funding tables
- Prepare lender credit submissions, client finance proposals, pitch materials and investment memorandums
- Manage multiple applications per client across land, construction, senior and mezzanine debt
- Negotiate lender pricing, terms and DFP fees to appropriate maximum levels
- Ensure DFP fees are funded and paid at settlement
- Manage conditions precedent through to financial close
- Coordinate valuation processes (IRR, NPV, pricing analysis)
- Maintain accurate deal and client records in HubSpot / CRM
- Build, manage and expand relationships with banks, non-banks, family offices and wholesale funders
- Assist with capital raises and Information Memorandums where required
- Provide guidance and on-the-job support to junior team members
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent conversion of complex transactions
- High-quality credit submissions that meet or exceed lender underwriting standards
- Strong lender and client relationships
- Achievement of fee targets (portfolio impact ~$2.5m p.a.)
- Delighted clients who return and refer
About You
You are commercially sharp, highly organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Essential experience:
- 3+ years’ experience in property finance
- Advanced understanding of property finance structuring and loan pricing
- Strong capability in feasibility modelling and funding structures
- Experience dealing with complex corporate and trust structures
- Highly developed negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
- Post-graduate qualification in finance, accounting, economics or similar
- Experience across land and construction finance
Why Join DFP
- Work on high-quality, complex property deals
- Above market base salary and uncapped bonus plan
- Direct exposure to Directors and senior decision-makers
- Strong lender access and established brand credibility
- Performance-driven, professional and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to grow with a business that is scaling nationally
Property Finance Analyst employer: Development Finance Partners
At Development Finance Partners (DFP), we pride ourselves on being a leading non-bank property finance advisory firm that offers an exceptional work environment for our Property Finance Analysts. With a performance-driven culture, competitive salaries, and uncapped bonus plans, employees are empowered to take ownership of complex transactions while enjoying direct exposure to senior leadership. Our commitment to professional growth and collaboration ensures that you will thrive in your career as we scale nationally.
Contact Details:
Development Finance Partners Recruitment Team
