Vice President - Real Estate/Property

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to leverage your extensive banking experience in a role that blends client relationship management, portfolio oversight, and credit structuring within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Sydney

A strong international bank is seeking a Vice President - Portfolio Management/Origination to join their Sydney-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to leverage your extensive banking experience in a role that blends client relationship management, portfolio oversight, and credit structuring within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will play a pivotal part in the origination of diverse loan products, including project, acquisition, and real estate lending, while also nurturing both new and existing client relationships. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to professional development, inclusive culture, and flexible working opportunities, making it an ideal place for those who value growth, leadership and supportive teamwork. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding service, thrive in a communal setting, and are eager to contribute to a reputable financial institution's continued success, this role offers the perfect platform for your next career move.

• Join a highly respected financial institution with a strong reputation for supporting employee growth through ongoing training opportunities and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance while being part of a dependable team that values collaboration and mutual support.
• Take on a key position where your expertise in relationship management, credit structuring, and compliance will be recognised and rewarded as you help shape the future of the organisation's lending portfolio.

As Vice President, you will assume a multifaceted role that combines strategic client engagement with rigorous portfolio oversight. Your day to day activities will involve originating new business by connecting with potential clients in project finance, acquisition finance, and real estate sectors. You will nurture these relationships from initial contact through onboarding while also managing the ongoing needs of established clients. By applying your expertise in financial modelling and credit structuring, you will prepare detailed recommendations that inform lending decisions. Your responsibilities extend to ensuring all accounts remain compliant through regular reviews and diligent record keeping. You will participate in meetings with various stakeholders-both internal and external-to drive business development initiatives forward. Additionally, you will generate insightful reports for senior management while collaborating closely with your team to achieve collective success. This role requires you to be proactive in identifying opportunities for growth within the portfolio while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and client care.

• Originate and onboard new clients across project finance, acquisition finance, and real estate lending by building trusted relationships with prospective customers.
• Manage ongoing relationships with existing clients to ensure their needs are met while identifying opportunities for further engagement and portfolio growth.
• Structure credit proposals using advanced financial modelling techniques to provide well founded recommendations that align with risk appetite and business objectives.
• Oversee account administration tasks such as periodic credit reviews and KYC/AML checks to maintain up to date risk profiles and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Attend meetings with clients, advisors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate the development of new business opportunities as well as effective ongoing account management.
• Maintain accurate account files in both digital and physical formats to support transparency, audit readiness, and efficient information retrieval.
• Prepare comprehensive internal reports for Head Office, Loans Operations, and Compliance teams to keep all relevant parties informed of portfolio performance and risk status.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to share insights, resolve issues promptly, and foster a positive team environment focused on shared goals.
• Support the Head of Department by providing timely updates on client activity, market trends, and potential risks or opportunities within the portfolio.

To excel as Vice President, you will bring an impressive background rooted in banking-particularly within project finance or corporate banking settings-where your reliability has been consistently evident. Your academic achievements in Finance or Business provide a solid foundation for navigating complex transactions. You possess deep familiarity with credit analysis methodologies supported by advanced financial modelling capabilities. Your attention to detail ensures all documentation is precise while your understanding of regulatory frameworks guarantees compliance at every turn. Interpersonally adept, you thrive when engaging clients or collaborating across teams; your communication style fosters trust among colleagues and stakeholders alike. Organisationally astute, you manage multiple priorities seamlessly-ensuring account records are always current. Above all else, your commitment to cooperative problem solving makes you an invaluable member of any high performing team.

• A minimum of eight years' experience within banking environments such as project finance or property finance, where you have demonstrated consistent dependability.
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business or a related discipline which underpin your technical proficiency in complex financial matters.
• Proven ability to structure credit proposals using sophisticated financial modelling tools that enable sound decision making aligned with organisational objectives.
• Comprehensive understanding of transaction structuring processes including documentation preparation that ensures accuracy and compliance at every stage.
• Demonstrated experience conducting thorough KYC/AML reviews as part of robust risk management practices within regulated environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to connect meaningfully with clients as well as collaborate effectively within cross functional teams.
• Outstanding written communication abilities allowing you to prepare clear reports, recommendations, and correspondence for diverse audiences.
• A track record of working cooperatively within teams where knowledge sharing is encouraged for mutual benefit.
• Strong organisational skills reflected in your meticulous approach to account administration tasks such as file maintenance (both soft copy and hard copy).

This organisation stands out as one of Australia's most respected financial institutions due to its unwavering dedication to employee wellbeing and professional advancement. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to accommodate diverse lifestyles while promoting work life harmony. The company invests heavily in training programmes that empower staff at every level-fostering continuous learning through workshops led by knowledgeable industry experts. A culture built on inclusivity ensures everyone feels valued regardless of background; under represented groups are actively encouraged to contribute their perspectives. Teamwork is celebrated here: employees regularly collaborate on projects that span departments-creating networks of support that enhance both personal satisfaction and organisational outcomes. With generous pension contributions available alongside other competitive benefits (as applicable), this employer provides an environment where loyalty is reciprocated through tangible rewards. For those seeking not just a job but a long term career path marked by growth leadership opportunities within a supportive framework-this is truly an outstanding place to belong.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey with an esteemed financial institution committed to your success, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your future as Vice President awaits!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
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Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Corporate / Consumer Banking

Industry: Banking

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Sydney CBD

Job Reference: 0LF9YI-C818934B

Date posted: 7 November 2025

Consultant: Alana Sargant