About the role
 

We are seeking a Financial Services Manager to support our Victorian (Western) region on a permanent, full-time basis.
 

The Financial Services Manager is a leadership role responsible for driving growth and achieving budgeted earnings across the full suite of Financial Services products. To be successful, candidates must have experience in the agriculture industry or come from an agricultural background, with a strong understanding of rural environments and regional communities.
 

Focused on expanding our market share across the Western Districts of Victoria, you will be empowered to succeed by leveraging the support and expertise of the wider Elders network.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Policy, procedures, and legislation. Take reasonable care for own health and safety, as well as that of others.
• Be a leader in the State for matters associated with all Financial Services products.
• Assess credit applications and develop high quality proposals for submissions for Elders Finance Livestock, Crop Input and Wool facilities.
• Manage the credit quality of the own balance sheet lending portfolio.
• Seek opportunities to expand Elders Financial Services offerings through businesses that Elders has acquired as well as greenfield sites.
• Implement network sales campaigns and training programs to grow sales across the full suite of Financial Services products, including:  Elders Finance Livestock, Crop Input and Wool facilities, Livestock in transit warranty, Agri, commercial and asset finance referrals, home and personal finance referrals, insurance referrals and prepayment facilities
• Ensure 100% compliance with relevant statutory legislation (e.g., AML/CTF) Assist in developing and implementing a yearly pipeline of initiatives in order to support yearly growth ambitions in line with Elders Eight Point Plan.
   

About you

• Understanding and prior experience in Agri-finance products and industry
• Demonstrated experience in implementing sales and marketing programs across a financial services product range
• Prior experience in the agriculture industry or a strong agricultural background, with demonstrated understanding of rural and regional communities.
• Ability to work well with the Elders network, diverse teams, roles and levels of management
• Proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong Influencing skills
• Demonstrated skills in writing credit proposals and analysis as well as portfolio management
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable)
   

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, financial services, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.
 

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.