Director, Structured Finance

Job Description

Now, about this opportunity…

This is a front office role whereby you’ll play a key part in Judo’s Structured Finance team, taking a hands‑on role in building out a new first class Securitisation lending business.

You’ll work closely with new and existing customers to design and implement securitisation financing solutions tailored to their needs. Judo specialises in a range of asset classes that support the SME economy and require creative structuring expertise.

Internally, you will be working closely with the rest of the Structured Finance team as well as  Credit, Risk, Finance, Legal, Treasury, external legal counsel and auditors, contributing to outcomes that genuinely support Australian SMEs and fuel Judo’s continued growth.

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

• being involved end‑to‑end in the origination of SME / Commercial private warehouse securitisations, typically ranging from $50-200m in total exposures
• taking ownership of negotiating transaction commercials and documentation, supported by leading external legal counsel
• contributing to the development of analytical models that derive implied credit ratings across a range of securitisation structures
• building and nurturing strong relationships with our customers and key participants across the securitisation market
• helping to actively manage and oversee the securitisation portfolio, with a focus on early identification and proactive resolution of issues

Qualifications

You’ll likely bring:

• Detailed understanding and experience in the domestic securitisation market across a range of underlying asset classes; 
• Experience in arranging or executing warehouse securitisation funding facilities with a range of issuers 
• Strong analytical skills and good understanding and capability of data analysis and cash flow modelling;
• Experience in managing clients, rating agencies and internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience in commercial negotiation and strong presentation skills;
• High level of oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working at Judo:

• Two Weeks of Additional Leave Every Year
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Our signature Judo induction experience
• Big Life Event Leave
• Holistic Health & Wellbeing Offerings designed to support your best life, including access to GPs, nutritionists, coaches and psychologists via our partner, CU Health
• Working from Home Setup Allowance
• Flare Benefits & Discounts - access to a wide range of everyday savings and perks
• Freedom to work flexibly with flexible work options including hybrid working
• Equal access to Company Paid Parental Leave – up to 20 weeks
• Education Assistance

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Company Description

A bit about us

At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing new banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide.

We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our agility means we can say ‘yes’ when others say ‘no’, delivering personalised banking that helps businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Relationships matter here – with our customers and with each other.

Our culture – a multi‑award‑winning place to work

We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and that the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our values of Trust, Teamwork, Accountability and Performance guide how we work every day

Judo was built from the ground up with a clear purpose: to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. Our customers and relationships are at the heart of how we work, not bureaucracy. We think differently, invite new ideas, and create an environment where people feel they belong and are empowered.

We’re proud to be externally recognised too – including being named on the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for four consecutive years. We are certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia organisation, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, celebrating our dedication to fostering an inclusive, empowering environment.

Our vision is to build a world-class SME business bank and it’s our people that can make it happen.