Associate Director - Credit Risk - Real Estate

Associate Director - Credit Risk - Real Estate

Full-Time 117000 - 143000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Assess and manage credit risk for real estate clients while collaborating with teams.
  • Company: Join a leading institutional bank with a strong focus on real estate.
  • Benefits: Gain exposure to complex transactions and develop your credit judgement.
  • Other info: Collaborate with experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Why this job: Make impactful lending decisions in a supportive and disciplined risk culture.
  • Qualifications: Experience in credit risk assessment, especially in real estate.

The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.

JS Careers have been engaged by a leading institutional bank who are seeking a Credit Risk specialist with a focus on Real Estate/CRE to join their team in Sydney. In this role, you will assess and manage credit risk across a portfolio of real estate clients, working closely with Relationship Managers and Risk teams to exercise sound, balanced lending decisions across Real Estate and Complex transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Review credit proposals and identify key risks within the real estate portfolio
  • Make informed credit decisions within delegated authority
  • Build strong relationships across the business and provide clear guidance on risk
  • Partner with Relationship Managers and Risk teams to shape credit strategy
  • Monitor portfolio performance and identify emerging risks early
  • Contribute practical, balanced solutions to credit and risk challenges
  • Champion a consistent, disciplined risk culture

Requirements

  • Experience assessing, managing and decisioning credit risk, ideally with strong Real Estate exposure
  • Familiarity with the Australian and/or New Zealand real estate markets
  • Strong analytical skills and sound, balanced judgement under pressure
  • Confidence operating within delegated authority on higher-value transactions
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations
  • A collaborative, proactive approach to managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

  • Genuine exposure to Real Estate and Complex transactions
  • The opportunity to develop credit judgement within a disciplined, supportive risk culture
  • Close collaboration with experienced Relationship Managers and Risk professionals
  • The backing and scale of one of Australia's leading institutional banks

Associate Director - Credit Risk - Real Estate employer: JS Careers

Join a leading Global Financial Services group in Sydney, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With exceptional benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work alongside talented individuals, this role as an Analyst in the private capital team offers a meaningful career path in client engagement and business development. Experience a supportive environment that encourages your development while making a significant impact across APAC.

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Contact Details:

JS Careers Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Associate Director - Credit Risk - Real Estate

Credit Risk Assessment
Real Estate Knowledge
Analytical Skills
Judgement Under Pressure
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Relationship Management