Country Manager, Loans Agency

GLAS

Australia Country Manager overseeing Loans Agency and Trustee businesses for GLAS. Providing executive leadership and driving financial performance and strategic growth across the Australian platform.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates executive leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving strategic planning across the Australian platform. Proven expertise in P&L management, change management, and business transformation within the institutional debt markets.

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Senior Leadership ExperienceP&L ManagementChange ManagementBusiness TransformationProject Management

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Hard Skills

P&L ManagementChange ManagementBusiness TransformationProject ManagementFinancial ForecastingBudgetingPerformance TrackingMarket Opportunity IdentificationProcess OptimisationClient Servicing

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeam DevelopmentRelationship ManagementOrganisational CapabilitiesHigh-Performance Culture

Tools & Technologies

Loan Administration SystemsPayment Systems

Industry Keywords

Institutional Debt MarketsLoan AgencyTrusteeDCMAustralian Financial MarketsRegulatory Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive leadership across the Australian platform
Contribute to APAC-wide strategic planning and decision-making
Drive collaboration with global Country Managers to ensure consistency and scalability
Lead and execute change management and transformation initiatives
Own recruitment for the Australian business within agreed P&L parameters
Own and manage the full P&L for the Australian business
Partner with Finance on financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking
Support and drive revenue growth through Business Development initiatives
Identify and capitalise on new market and product opportunities
Ensure efficient, scalable operations across Middle Office, DCM, and Client Services
Oversee the execution and closing of new transactions within agreed timelines
Maintain exceptional standards of client servicing, reporting, and payment accuracy
Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation, and operational efficiency
Participate in regular Business Review meetings and monitor KRIs
Serve on key internal committees (Client Acceptance, Business Acceptance, Product Approval)
Ensure adherence to risk frameworks, compliance obligations, and operating procedures
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, lenders, borrowers, law firms, and intermediaries
Represent GLAS at industry forums and market events across Australia and APAC
Act as a senior ambassador for the business in the local market
Lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams across functions
Ensure appropriate resourcing and workforce planning in line with growth
Partner with HR on performance management, talent development, and succession planning
Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with GLAS values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven senior leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
Strong experience within institutional debt markets (loan agency, trustee, DCM or related)
Knowledge of the Australian financial markets and regulatory environment
Experience in P&L management is advantageous
Demonstrated success in change management and business transformation
Strong project management and organisational capabilities
Familiarity with loan administration and payment systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary + bonus
Hybrid working
Long service award
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career development and study support
Good holiday entitlement