Senior Credit Analyst (Australian Mortgage) - 328

Position: SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST

Salary range: $2300-3000 AUD (The final amount will be at the client's discretion based on the candidate’s skills and experience)

Working Hours: Following AU business hours (Full-time)

Work set-up: 100% Remote work under Independent Contractor Agreement

Holidays: TBD

Target Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

This company is an independent mortgage brokerage based in Western Australia that provides tailored property finance and lending guidance. Serving a diverse clientele, including first-time homebuyers, high-net-worth individuals, and seasoned real estate investors, the firm leverages relationships with over 30 lenders to source and secure competitive loan options. Its core financial services encompass residential home loans, mortgage refinancing to lower borrower risk, and structured investment financing designed to maximize portfolio returns.

Role Overview

As a Senior Parabroker, you will bridge the gap between technical credit analysis and end-to-end file management, taking complete ownership of applications from initial assessment through to submission and settlement support. Designed for a commercial thinker who thrives with minimal supervision, this position allows our onshore brokers to focus entirely on growth while you manage the end-to-end technical execution of each loan. 

Responsibilities

• Scenario Analysis: Evaluate complex residential lending scenarios across a diverse range of client portfolios, including PAYG, self-employed, company, trust, and SMSF applications.
• Financial Assessment: Review and verify tax returns, financial statements, Business Activity Statements (BAS), payslips, and comprehensive supporting documentation.
• Serviceability & Risk Evaluation: Analyze borrowing capacity (servicing), outstanding liabilities, living expenses, and credit histories to identify policy issues, lender risks, and potential submission challenges.
• Strategic Lender Recommendations: Research lender policies and liaise with Business Development Managers (BDMs) to recommend the most suitable lenders based on policy compliance, serviceability, and client goals.
• Loan Structuring & Summaries: Prepare clear, high-quality credit recommendations and scenario summaries for brokers while assisting with structural design and overall submission strategy.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct meticulous pre-submission quality assurance checks, collaborating with the processing team to ensure all files are complete, accurate, and completely submission-ready.

Requirements

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of dedicated Australian mortgage broking experience, specifically in a Credit Analyst or Senior Broker Support capacity.
• Lending Policy Expertise: Deep, current understanding of Australian lending policies and guidelines.
• Complex Assessment Skills: Proven experience assessing complex borrower types and structures, including Self-employed applicants, Company & Trust structures, SMSF lending, Refinancing, Investment lending, and Business-purpose lending.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to independently identify appropriate lender fit and mitigate policy risks.
• Communication & Organization: Exceptional written English communication skills alongside unmatched attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

Preferred Skills & Technologies (Nice-to-Haves)

• Brokerage Background: Prior experience working within a fast-paced, high-performing Australian mortgage brokerage.
• Industry Systems: Familiarity with the Connective aggregator platform and Mercury CRM.
• Analysis Tools: Proficiency with Quickli (or equivalent policy/servicing tools), lender servicing calculators, and various major Australian lender portals.
• Collaboration Software: Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams and Outlook for day-to-day team communication.