Director Relationships Development Funding

Judo is looking to get in touch with driven, reliable, and well-connected Development Bankers.Job DescriptionWho are we?Judo Bank: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
At Judo Bank, we're more than just a financial institution - we're pioneers in redefining banking for the modern era. Rooted in timeless values such as integrity, trusted relationships, and a pioneering spirit, we're dedicated to revolutionizing business banking for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Australia. Our journey began with a bold vision and a PowerPoint slide, driven by a desire to challenge the status quo in an industry dominated by the major players. In just a few short years, we've grown exponentially, establishing ourselves as one of the fastest-growing new banks globally, with offices spanning the nation.At the heart of our ethos lies a commitment to supporting Australian SMEs, placing our people and customers front and centre in everything we do. Our agility and adaptability enable us to say 'yes' when others say 'no', making it easier for our customers to secure the funding they need, precisely when they need it. We take immense pride in our personal approach to banking, fostering diverse relationships and cultivating a collaborative culture within our team. We value diversity in all its forms, actively encouraging individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to join us on our mission.
Our cultureWe firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our core values and leadership principles underpin the foundation of our culture. Not to mention how thrilled we are to have recently been awarded the #1 ranking in LinkedIn's Top Companies in Australia as well as named in the AFR's BOSS (Best Places To Work) awards.Judo Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members, regardless of gender, race, disability or age. We're committed to closing the gender pay gap and creating a level playing field for all team members. Through a range of inclusion, equity and diversity initiatives we strive to create a workplace where all our team members feel respected, supported and empowered.Now, about this role…We're looking for someone who:

• Can think independently about the finance needs of property developers and structure construction loans in a common-sense way without the need to rely on a rigid policy framework
• Has demonstrated experience working with complex developers and construction loans
• Has a deep interest in the broader economic environment and how these factors impact businesses
• Can demonstrate a history of creating strong relationships customers directly and with other business partners more generally, including builders, developers and surveyors
• Is passionate about empowering and supporting Australian businesses to help SMEs see amazing outcomes
• Supports genuine, personable, and traditional relationship-centric business banking
• Is a team player with a preference for the group over the individual
• Can drive business growth through the delivery of a unique, client-centric proposition to the SME market, which relies critically on the judgement of our experienced lenders
• Can help design and deliver a best practice relationship model for our customers
• Working in a diverse workforce where you can bring your own capabilities, experiences and knowledge to help build the foundations of Judo

Desired Skills and ExperienceA little bit about you…The skills you've picked up along the way:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial, development & construction banking
• Extensive experience funding development projects
• Strong credit writing skills
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Self-starter and a proven ability to build networks
• Australian working rights

Judo's culture sets us apart…Our Values

• Accountability - make the decision and own it. Do what you say.
• Performance - make today better, stronger and faster than yesterday.
• Teamwork - we're not a team of champions, we're a champion team.
• Trust - the foundation of our purpose and our relationships.

We are looking for people who are:Resilient | Positive | Inquisitive | Hungry | Adaptive | Passionate | Courageous | Decisive | Hands onWhat our team members say about us:Our people are empowered to make decisions, take ownership, and have their say. Bureaucracy is left at the door and it's all about the team. We are passionate about attracting, embracing and celebrating diverse talent. Judo is a place where everyone belongs, where our people and customers thrive because our unique differences make us collectively stronger. Our people work hard with our purpose in mind and have a lot of fun in the process - revolutionising Australian SME business banking and working in the best job they have ever had! We also recently placed first as in 2023 and we are one of in 2023.Some of our Perks:

• Additional 2 weeks leave each year
• Yearly happiness allowance to spend on your health, family, a charity or whatever makes you happy (not your gas bill!)
• Big life event leave
• Home office set up allowance when you first start
• Flexible work environment
• And much, much more!

If this is the perfect fit for you, please reach out - we'd love to hear from you!How Judo collects, uses, discloses, and manages the personal information you provide to Judo as part of the recruitment process is described . By providing us with your personal information, you consent to such collection, use, disclosure, and management of it as described in that Statement.