Head of Corporate Development and Strategy

Lendi Group is a market-leading digital platform business focused on transforming the home loan industry. It operates the country’s #1 retail mortgage broker – the iconic Aussie Home Loans franchise – and the Australia’s #1 digital mortgage brand, Lendi.

Together, with its national network of approximately 1,300 brokers and 230 retail stores, the Lendi Group brands give all Australians the power of choice, and confidence, in one of life’s biggest financial decisions.

Lendi Group’s loan book is more than $100b and it was named Australia’s Aggregator of the Year for 2024.

Building on this market-leading foundation, Lendi Groups vision is to be the undisputed place for Australians to buy and own property through our new Aussie Homes propositions.

As we continue to evolve, we’re looking for a Head of Corporate Development and Strategy to shape our future and drive growth at the highest level.

Why Join Us?

• Innovation at Our Core – We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to create better solutions.

• Work with the Best – Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in fintech, financial services, and strategy.

• Real Impact – Drive high-stakes strategic initiatives that shape the future of the company.

• Growth & Development – Expand your leadership capabilities and accelerate your career in a fast-growing, purpose-driven organization.

The Role

As Head of Corporate Development and Strategy, you’ll be a key player in shaping Lendi Group’s long-term strategy. Reporting to the CFO, and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you’ll lead all aspects of corporate development including strategy, M&A, and investor relations to position us for sustained growth.

This is a high-visibility role with real impact, offering a rare opportunity to shape the company’s future and influence major strategic decisions.

• Define and drive strategy – Partner with the CFO, CEO and leadership team to set Lendi Group’s long-term vision and roadmap.
• Identify growth opportunities – Assess market trends, new business opportunities, and potential M&A targets.
• Provide market insights – Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor movements, and emerging opportunities.
• Support capital raising – Play a key role in equity and debt fundraising efforts, working closely with investors and financial institutions.
• Lead M&A and investments – Drive acquisition strategies, due diligence, and execution of deals that accelerate our growth.
• Manage investor relations – Build strong relationships with investors, prepare presentations, and manage ongoing shareholder engagement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team – Mentor and grow a small but impactful team (1-2 FTE) while influencing stakeholders across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Results-Driven Leader – You thrive in a fast-paced environment, making high-impact decisions that drive business success.
• Exceptional Influencer – You build strong relationships, engage key stakeholders, and drive alignment at the executive and board level.
• Strategic Thinker – You see the bigger picture, connect the dots, and execute with precision.
• Strategy and Capital Raising Expert – You have hands-on experience leading strategic initiatives.
• Financially Savvy – Strong understanding of capital markets, fundraising, and financial modeling.

Your Experience

• 8+ years in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading strategic initiatives including M&A, capital raising, and strategic planning.
• Strong financial acumen and commercial mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or tech industries is highly regarded.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Innovation at Our Core – Be part of a company that’s always evolving and looking ahead.
• Work with the Best – Collaborate with top-tier talent across fintech and strategy.
• Real Impact – Drive initiatives that directly shape Lendi Group’s future.
• Opportunity for Growth – Elevate your career with leadership exposure and development opportunities.

Lendi Group teams operate across Australia and the Philippines. We’re committed to creating a new era of seamless connection in property finance by changing the way Australians experience property lending, for good.

A few of the benefits that our people rave about include:

• A vibrant, relaxed, yet professional culture
• Holistic wellbeing programs offering 24/7 support, including medical, mental health, and financial wellbeing services to enable our workforce to thrive at home and work
• Generous Paid Parental Leave: we celebrate our growing Lendi Group family with 18-26 weeks leave for primary carers and up to 4 weeks for secondary carers
• An additional week’s Loyalty Leave each year after reaching 3 years of service
• Wellness initiatives with a strong focus on psychological safety
• Social groups such as our industry-leading Women in Technology group.

Our culture is guided by our 3 core values: We Are Stronger United; Act Like You Own It; and Keep Home Loans Human. Our values are part of our core DNA that helps Lendi Group to attract, engage and evolve the right talent and build best-in-class products.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, purpose-driven company that’s transforming the homeownership journey.

Ready to lead Lendi Group’s next chapter? Apply now and be part of something big!

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