Business Development Manager

Westpac is on a mission to support the success of Australian businesses. As a Business Development Manager in our SME Business Banking team, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping small and medium enterprises thrive.  

• Newly created positions due to growth  

• SME-focused BDM opportunity with third-party and direct origination  

• Flexible mix of on-road, in-office and work-from-home  

Create your best future and join SME Business Banking as a Business Development Manager   

What’s the role?  

As a Business Development Manager within our dynamic SME Business Banking team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving business growth by combining strong relationship-building skills with deep credit and analytical expertise. You’ll originate and manage lending opportunities up to $5 million, actively engaging with a wide network of brokers and referral partners while nurturing direct client relationships. With a sharp eye for credit, you’ll make swift, confident lending decisions to deliver a seamless experience for customers and brokers. Partnering with internal specialists, you’ll support a diverse portfolio of SME clients and provide end-to-end service for a variety of funding needs - from business expansion and equipment financing to property transactions and complex requirements.  
   

What do I need?  

• Proven experience in business banking or commercial lending  

• Strong credit analysis and decision-making skills  

• A passion for building lasting client relationships  

• Confidence to act decisively and communicate clearly  

• A drive to help businesses succeed  
   

Why join us?  
 

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:  

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!  

• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.   

• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.   

• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.  

Create your future today  

To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button  

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.  

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.