Finance Specialist - New Plymouth

MTF New Plymouth is part of a nationwide network of local people providing tailor-made finance solutions to Kiwis since 1970. We are proud to be responsible lenders, supporting individuals and businesses in the Taranaki region to do more!

We are looking for an individual who has passion for sales, lending, and customer service. This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a reputable national brand and become an integral part of our small, hard-working team.

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About this role

At MTF we provide asset finance and personal loans to individuals and businesses, undertaking our own lending assessments and looking for sales opportunities.

We are committed to delivering excellent results for our customers and we are looking for an extraordinary team member who has a passion for sales, lending and the ability to work with customers to understand their circumstances and find responsible solutions to help them achieve their goals.

This role requires sound analytical and communication skills to engage with customers to assist them on their journey through the finance process. We pride ourselves on making lending about people again.

As a finance specialist, your responsibilities will include:

Working with the customer from the first point of contact and understanding the customer’s needs.
Analysing new applications, ensuring strict adherence to the company guidelines and regulatory obligations.
Having a comprehensive understanding of our products, creating a pathway to “yes” and achieving the best outcomes for our customers in accordance with the Responsible Lending Code and MTF guidelines.
Helping our customers complete the application process through to loan generation.
Providing exceptional customer service.
Growing a portfolio to meet growth targets.

Necessary skills and experience

A good understanding of responsible lending and compliance requirements. (Ideal, but not required as training will be given.)
Be able to work autonomously and accurately in a timely manner, as well as being a great team member.
Flexibility to handle varied responsibilities and adapt to changing business needs.
Able to multitask without sacrificing attention to detail.
An excellent communicator (both written and verbal) who enjoys interacting with customers and has a flexible approach when offering lending solutions.
An authentic relationship builder, with the motivation and drive to get out into the community and source new business leads.
Confident working with numbers and can grasp new technology products quickly.

If you are sales-focused, passionate about our community, keen to continuously seek out new business opportunities, grow the customer base, then you should consider this role. The ideal candidate will have a strong local network and the ability to converse with people from all walks of life.

This role offers a competitive remuneration package, and we welcome all new team members to the company with a comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing training.

Please contact Sue Paterson [email protected] with your current CV, detailing why you think this role is for you.

Applications close Friday, 28 March 2025.

Candidates must possess a New Zealand Driver Licence and the legal right to work in New Zealand. Any offer of employment is subject to clear reference checks, credit reporting and police record checks. Be advised that only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.