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Director Asset Finance Corporate Origination

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, Australia
Posted 1 day ago Permanent Competitive

Director Asset Finance Corporate Origination

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, Australia
Director Asset Finance Corporate Origination
See yourself in our team

Business Banking (BB) supports a diverse portfolio of customers, from SMEs through to mid-market corporates and agribusinesses, delivering tailored financial solutions that enable growth.

Within this, Business Lending (BL) is a specialist product and sales team responsible for delivering working capital solutions, asset finance, and complex lending products-while also owning Line 1 risk and controls.

The Asset Finance Corporate Origination team partners with our Major Client Group, Specialised Agribusiness and Client Acquisition teams to deliver innovative, large-scale asset finance solutions. We play a critical role in helping customers fund strategic investments in plant and equipment, while strengthening the bank's market position.

Do work that matters

Reporting to the Lead Director, Corporate Origination, you will take ownership of originating and delivering asset finance opportunities across both new-to-bank and existing clients.

From first conversation through to funding, you'll lead complex transactions-bringing together internal stakeholders, structuring tailored solutions, and ensuring strong risk discipline throughout.

What you'll be responsible for
  • Originating and executing asset finance opportunities across large corporate clients
  • Building trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders and key decision-makers
  • Leading complex, multi-million-dollar transactions end-to-end-from origination and credit approval through to negotiation and funding
  • Partnering with internal teams to drive new-to-bank opportunities and deepen existing relationships
  • Advising on, structuring and pricing both vanilla and structured asset finance deals
  • Delivering market insights and technical expertise to frontline and risk partners
  • Achieving new business and balance sheet growth targets
  • Contributing to a high-performing, nationally aligned distribution team
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members

What you'll bring

We're looking for a commercially driven and highly credible professional who combines deep technical expertise with outstanding relationship management capabilities.

You will have:
  • Extensive experience in asset finance and asset-based lending
  • A proven track record in origination and deal execution within corporate or institutional banking
  • Strong relationships and networks within the market
  • Demonstrated ability to structure and lead complex, large-scale transactions
  • Highly developed financial analysis skills and the ability to assess lending risk
  • Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  • A proactive, customer-first mindset with a strong focus on outcomes
  • High levels of drive, resilience, and commercial acumen
  • Strong technical capability across Excel, PowerPoint and financial modelling

Why join us?
  • Work on high-impact, market-leading transactions
  • Collaborate with some of the most experienced professionals in the industry
  • Influence strategy, customer outcomes, and growth at scale
  • Be part of a team that values expertise, performance, and continuous improvement
  • Build your profile as a trusted advisor in a highly visible, strategic role

Ready to make an impact?

If you're ready to take ownership of complex deals, build influential relationships, and play a key role in driving asset finance growth, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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Advertising End Date: 21/07/2026
Job ID  REQ261352
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