Settlements Officer

Avanti Finance Group is a privately owned non-bank lender operating across New Zealand and Australia. We are on a growth mission to lead and inspire our industry through innovation and the development of exceptional financial services products whilst fostering a motivated and engaged workplace culture that is centered around personal growth and high performance.

The Settlements Officer reports to our Settlements Manager and will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely and thorough operational compliance checks across all products. As we embark on a period of significant growth, the Settlements Officer will be accountable for the correct payment of funds and opening of loans. The role represents an opportunity to support the wider team, business objectives, and operational improvements. As Settlements Officer, you can expect to:

• Ensure legal requirements are upheld and a high standard of quality and efficiency is maintained in line with policies, procedures, and processes.
• Be relentlessly helpful and customer-centric in your approach both internally and externally.
• Ensure precise and punctual input of data, demonstrating high attention to detail when handling loan documents.
• Follow up information with advisors, brokers, dealers, and other parties as required.
• Adhere to and maintain operational/lending controls, policies and guidelines, and business operational compliance as well as AML regulations.
• Support lenders, brokers, and dealers in the settlement process to ensure excellent customer service is maintained internally and externally.
• Maintain good working relationships within the team, proactively contributing to team discussions and a willingness to accept constructive feedback.
• Understand risk assessment across AFL lending and credit policies.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in a similar administrative role.
• Resilience & problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and ability to work with change.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult customers.

What's in it for me? Within the Avanti Finance Group, you can look forward to flexible and hybrid working as we offer up to two days working from home following the initial training period. We give back to our communities through our support of Duffy Books and by offering an Annual Volunteer Day for you to use for a purpose that's close to your heart. We believe in celebrating diversity, and we also celebrate talent and development by working with you through an established capability framework that puts you in the driving seat of your development while achieving business goals. You won't find a gender pay gap here, as we have great remuneration packages, but as we all know, there's more to an awesome job than the money. If you are happy and fulfilling your potential while feeling supported, valued, and empowered, then that’s a win for us! Our weekly fruit deliveries and membership with Healthy Food Guide are there for you to feel good from the inside out. Ok, great, but now what? You’re still reading, so hopefully that means you’re interested in us and you may be about to Google us. What you’ll find is an authentic, value-driven, kiwi owned and operated finance success story. 34 years young with an exciting future ahead – now is a great time to join us! Our journey is one of continuous improvement, so curious, proactive, and motivated change makers this is where you will thrive. If you’re excited about this ad, then we’re excited to see your application. Hit apply now to start the conversation. Our Talent team can’t wait to talk to you!#J-18808-Ljbffr