Director - Credit Risk

Risk Brisbane, Australia


Description

Shape Queensland’s financial future with QTC.
Join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of public finance, where your expertise in credit risk will directly influence strategic decisions and support the economic prosperity of Queensland.
 
About the Role
As Director, Credit Risk, you will lead a high-performing team within QTC’s Risk Division, driving the assessment, monitoring and management of credit risk across client lending and investment portfolios. This pivotal role ensures QTC’s credit exposures are aligned with its risk appetite and strategic objectives, while delivering insights that influence executive and board-level decisions.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a team of credit risk professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Oversee credit risk assessments and exposure monitoring across lending and investment portfolios.
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
  • Collaborate with Market Risk Analytics to deliver a holistic view of QTC’s financial risk position.
  • Represent QTC in external forums and strategic initiatives.
 
What You’ll Bring
  • 10+ years’ experience in credit and counterparty risk management within financial institutions or government agencies.
  • Strong leadership capability with experience building high-performing teams.
  • Deep expertise in credit assessment methodologies, financial analysis, and risk frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of institutional investment products, credit rating systems, and exposure controls.
  • Exceptional analytical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at executive and board levels.
  • Tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, commerce or a related field.
 
Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now to join QTC and help shape the future of financial risk management in Queensland.
 
Build the future with QTC
QTC is the central financing authority for the Queensland Government and provides financial resources and services for the State. We manage the State’s funding program in the global capital markets to deliver sustainable and cost-effective borrowings for the Queensland Government, local governments, and other related entities (our clients).
With a statutory role to advance the financial interests and development of the State, we help to deliver innovative, long-term solutions that contribute to the growth of Queensland’s economy. We protect Queensland’s financial interests and deliver better financial outcomes by centralising the management of our clients’ borrowings, cash investments, and foreign exchange.
We do work that improves Queensland for generations. We are a leader in finance, creating meaningful solutions with profound outcomes. We set the standard in financial solutions. We address the challenges of today, with results for tomorrow.
Benefit from a best-in-class professional development program, flexible work, leadership programs, study support, paid-parental leave, salary packaging and a corporate wellbeing program (including discounts for you and your family to a range of fitness facilities close to home or work).
 At QTC we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have an equitable, barrier-free application process so please inform us of any accessibility requirements in your application or you can reach out to our Talent Team [email protected].