Home & Investment Lending Manager - Adelaide *Mandarin speaking skills preferred

Role summary

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The Home & Investment Lending Manager supports customers with residential home loans and investment lending, from initial needs assessment through application and settlement. Requirements typically include experience in home lending, banking, financial services or relationship management; strong knowledge of lending policies, credit processes and responsible lending obligations; and the ability to build trusted customer relationships. Mandarin-speaking skills are preferred for serving a diverse Adelaide customer base. The successful candidate is expected to meet customer and quality outcomes, manage a lending pipeline, identify suitable financial solutions, maintain accurate documentation and work effectively with brokers, branches and internal credit teams. Strong communication, commercial judgment, compliance awareness and a customer-first approach are essential.

About the employer

ANZ Bank is one of Australia and New Zealand’s major banking groups, providing services to personal, business, institutional and private customers. Its offerings include transaction accounts, home and personal lending, credit cards, investments, business finance, payments and wealth solutions. ANZ operates through branches, digital channels and specialist teams across Australia, New Zealand and selected international markets. The bank focuses on helping customers progress financially while managing credit, operational and regulatory risks responsibly. As a large employer, ANZ offers careers across customer service, lending, technology, risk, operations, finance and corporate functions. Its workplace commonly emphasises collaboration, inclusion, customer outcomes and professional development. This Adelaide role would sit within ANZ’s consumer banking and home-lending operations, supporting customers seeking to purchase, refinance or invest in residential property.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large island continent with strong employment opportunities in banking, healthcare, technology, construction, education, tourism, engineering and skilled trades. Adelaide offers a more relaxed pace, lower housing costs than Sydney or Melbourne, good beaches, food and wine regions, and a family-friendly lifestyle. Australian workplaces are generally informal, diverse and collaborative, with clear employment rights and a strong focus on work-life balance. Skilled migrants may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent visa, state-nominated pathways or partner and student options; eligibility depends on occupation, qualifications, English ability and experience. Before relocating, arrange a valid visa, tax file number, bank account, health insurance where required and suitable accommodation. Adelaide’s public transport is practical, although a car can be useful outside the central areas. New arrivals should budget for rent, utilities, transport and healthcare, and check professional recognition requirements for regulated occupations.