Keller Executive Search International

COO – Lending Service

Keller Executive Search International

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Guinea

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Salary

💰 A$250,000 - A$300,000 per year

About the role

  • Drive day-to-day operational management of core business units, with close oversight of secured and unsecured lending operations, marketing, and IT functions
  • Ensure business units meet and exceed clearly defined departmental KPIs and performance targets
  • Lead and support migration to new core operating systems, AI automation initiatives, and IT systems improvements including call centre technology enhancements
  • Address and improve operational efficiency in a Pacific environment, implementing processes that accelerate decision-making and delivery
  • Provide hands-on management of lending functions, including review and refinement of credit policies and product costing models
  • Execute on the company's clearly defined strategy whilst identifying opportunities for faster growth and improved profitability
  • Foster collaboration across a culturally diverse workforce of 800+ language groups, building unified team culture and accountability
  • Work closely with the Chairman and shareholder, maintaining open communication lines within a flat organisational structure
  • Conduct occasional visits to outstation branches across Papua New Guinea's main island and surrounding territories

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Finance, or related field (BCom or equivalent)
  • Extensive experience in financial services operations, particularly within lending environments
  • Proven lending experience – essential requirement; candidates without lending background will not be considered
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a hands-on operational capacity, comfortable with Excel, spreadsheets, and financial modelling
  • Experience with core banking/operating systems and systems migration or transformation projects
  • Strong track record in driving performance and accountability in competitive environments
  • Ability to operate effectively in emerging or frontier markets with less developed infrastructure
  • Experience working in environments requiring speed of execution and operational agility
  • Proven capability to build and lead diverse teams across multiple locations
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within flat organisational structures
  • Willingness to relocate to Papua New Guinea on a three-year contract basis
Benefits
  • Fully furnished housing provided by the company
  • Company vehicle
  • Annual return flights to home country for employee and immediate family
  • Three club memberships (golf club, yacht club, or similar)
  • Comprehensive medical cover
  • Professional membership fees covered
  • Relocation support: Cubic metres allowance for personal belongings and shipping assistance
  • Initial relocation costs covered
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modellinglending operationscore banking systemssystems migrationperformance managementcredit policiesproduct costing modelsoperational efficiencyAI automationExcel
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationaccountabilityoperational agilitycultural awarenessteam buildinghands-on managementdecision-makingadaptability
Certifications
BComtertiary qualification in Commercetertiary qualification in Businesstertiary qualification in Finance