Head of Specialised Portfolio

Now, about this opportunity… Judo Bank is seeking a Head of Specialised Portfolio to lead our national Specialised Portfolio function. Reporting to the Executive Director, Relationships National, this is a frontline banking leadership role that partners closely with customers, Bankers and State leadership teams to proactively manage high-risk and early watch exposures across Australia. With national responsibility, the role will require regular interstate travel to support customers, stakeholders and teams across Judo's network.

If that excites you, this just might be your dream job:

• Lead Judo’s national Specialised Portfolio function as a frontline banking leader, driving a consistent approach to the proactive management of high-risk and early watch customers and supporting the delivery of strong customer outcomes.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to a team of Directors, Specialised Portfolio, fostering capability, accountability and high performance.
• Partner closely with Managing Directors, State Leaders and Regional Directors to support the early identification, escalation and management of emerging portfolio risks.
• Build strong partnerships with Credit Risk, Asset Management and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment of customer strategies, risk management practices and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee the development and execution of customer strategies that support turnaround, rehabilitation and, where appropriate, the return of early watch customers to performing status.
• Deliver national portfolio insights, trends and recommendations to senior leadership, helping shape strategic decision-making and portfolio performance.
• Drive best practice, governance and continuous improvement across specialised portfolio management, ensuring consistency in processes, frameworks and customer outcomes.
• Lead the coaching and capability uplift of Regional Directors, Bankers and Analysts to strengthen risk identification, client management and commercial judgement.
• Contribute proactively to the evolution of Judo's proposition, operating model, processes and systems.
• Embrace Judo's culture and play an active role in shaping its continued growth and evolution.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the broader economic environment and emerging market trends, translating insights into proactive portfolio strategies.