Settlements Officer – SELFCO

About The Role
Based at our Head Office in Sydney’s Norwest business park, we are seeking a bright, enthusiastic personality to work in our Settlements Team. This role would suit a recent school leaver with office experience aspiring to a career in financial services.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Settlements Supervisor, responsibilities will include:

• Understanding credit policy as a guideline to all our settlement requirements.
• Constant monitoring of any inbound requests for settlement to ensure they are actioned in a timely manner.
• Timely checking of loan documentation prior to issuing to our brokers to ensure any outstanding requirements are met.
• Ensuring settlement figures for disbursement are accurately recorded in the system so that payments are sent to the correct bank accounts.
• Correctly creating PPSR registrations for each loan contract. 
• Completing a recorded call confirmation with each customer at settlement and referring any issues during that call.
• Issuing payment remittance to both suppliers and brokers once settlement has been completed.
• Issue of welcome packs to our customers once settlement has been completed.
• Post-settlement: communicating & following up with other financiers to remove PPSR securities on any refinance matters.

What you’ll bring to the table
We’re looking for someone who is ready to grow and contribute to an established finance company. Whether you’re a recent graduate eager to kick-start your career or someone with office experience ready for a new challenge, you’ll bring the following:

• Exceptional Communication Skills: You’ll be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally. You will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and clients, ensuring smooth exchanges of information.
• Strong Problem-Solving Ability: You will think outside the box and use lateral thinking to approach challenges creatively. Your problem-solving skills will help you identify solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proactive and Enthusiastic Attitude: You will take initiative in your role, showing enthusiasm to learn and grow. Whether it’s helping with day-to-day office duties or taking on new responsibilities, you will approach tasks with a can-do attitude.
• Attention to Detail: You understand the importance of accuracy in finance and will apply your keen eye for detail to ensure quality in all aspects of your work.
• A Desire to Learn and Advance: You’re not just looking for a job—you’re looking for a career. You’re committed to developing new skills, staying adaptable, and taking on new challenges with the goal of being promoted and advancing within the company.

Our Perks & Benefits

• (4) weeks annual leave for all eligible staff*
• (2) Special Volunteer paid days per year for all eligible staff who wish to volunteer and support the community
• Paid Parental Leave for all eligible primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and various Health & Wellbeing programs
• An extensive range of discounts and benefits associated with the Bank’s financial products
• Discounts with various business partners

Who we are
SELFCO Leasing is an established Australian equipment finance company operating nationally via a network of accredited finance brokers.  SELFCO has helped thousands of business owners to acquire the equipment, machinery, and vehicles needed to grow their businesses.  We originate transactions nationally via an extensive third-party broker network developed since commencing operations in 2003.  SELFCO is a panel lender with most Australian broker aggregation groups which provides access to thousands of finance professionals sourcing funding solutions for their clients. We have representation in the capital cities across the Eastern seaboard and Western Australia via an experienced on the ground sales team. 

SELFCO is wholly owned by Auswide Bank, which was established in 1966, and its mission is to provide a convenient, high-quality alternative to the big four banks and to put its customers first.

Now more than 50 years on, we continue to help Australians achieve home ownership, create wealth and access banking and financial services – making lives easier.

Through outstanding customer service and quality products, Auswide Bank has achieved a national presence, made possible by mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships, an online lending platform and our network of branches across Queensland. We know it’s the small things that make us different and are proud to offer award winning products, genuine customer service and a Queensland based contact centre.

Apply Now!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established finance company that celebrates success and recognises that our achievements are based on our efforts as a team. You will be part of a supportive team environment with remuneration based on experience, along with the ability to access award winning financial services banking products as a valued member of the Auswide Team.

If you are up for a challenge, have a real keen interest in helping people, and desire to build your career with an established commercial asset finance provider that is part of a trusted Australian Bank – then we encourage you to apply today!

The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, ASIC Banned & Disqualified Persons, and Employment Verification Checks.