Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

• Reporting to the Head of Business Banking Credit Risk in Line 1, you will play a strategic risk management and governance role, overseeing the quality and performance of the bank’s approved panel of external commercial valuation firms and providing expert property risk advice on complex commercial transactions.
• Execute and drive interface with panel valuers, driving quality and consistency, manage escalations and disputes, and support Product teams with vendor onboarding, offboarding and ongoing management.
• While you will not be conducting field valuations, you will perform technical reviews of high-value and complex commercial property valuation reports, challenge external valuations where appropriate, and design and oversee quality assurance and hindsighting frameworks to ensure compliance with banking policy and industry standards.
• As the primary Subject Matter Expert for commercial property risk, you will partner with Business Banking Relationship Managers and Credit Underwriters to provide early-stage advice on deal structuring, collateral eligibility and LVR parameters.
• Execute and drive translate complex valuation and property risks into clear, commercial advice, monitor market trends, emerging risks and portfolio concentrations, and provide insights and reporting to risk committees and senior leadership.
• Actively advance and support the ongoing development of the bank’s credit policies, risk appetite statements and valuation guidelines, including recommending LVR limits for specific asset classes, while championing the adoption of digital valuation platforms and technology to improve turnaround times and customer experience.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial property valuation, property risk, or a related credit risk function within the financial services sector.
• Certified Practising Valuer accreditation with the Australian Property Institute (API) or equivalent international body (e.g., RICS).
• Tertiary degree in Property, Real Estate, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing third-party vendor relationships, panel governance, and SLAs.
• Deep technical knowledge of commercial property markets, valuation methodologies, and construction/development finance principles.
• Understanding of banking regulatory environments, credit risk policies, and prudential standards.
• Exceptional stakeholder management: The ability to confidently challenge external experts and influence senior internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex market data into actionable risk insights.

What Macquarie Offers

• Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
• Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
• Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
• Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus