Our Client
Pallas Capital is one of Australasia's leading real estate debt and equity investment managers, having successfully invested more than $5.8 billion since its establishment in 2016. The business was founded in response to the lack of commercial real estate debt solutions available to borrowers requiring funding beyond traditional banking channels.

Following the successful expansion of its platform in Australia, Pallas Capital established its New Zealand presence to capitalise on the significant opportunity within the local non-bank lending market. The NZ business is focused on supporting property investors, developers and SME borrowers with tailored debt solutions, while delivering attractive secured investment opportunities to wholesale investors.

As the business continues to grow its lending platform and product offering in New Zealand, an opportunity has arisen for a Credit Manager to join the Auckland-based credit team.

The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a rapidly growing New Zealand business supported by an established Australian platform and experienced real estate credit professionals.

Reporting to the National Credit Manager - NZ, you will be involved in assessing and approving new lending opportunities while also contributing to portfolio management, asset management and broader credit team initiatives. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of commercial real estate transactions including investment, land, pre-development and construction lending opportunities.

Depending on the experience of the successful candidate, the position can be appointed at either Credit Manager or Senior Credit Analyst / Associate level.

The Role
Key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and recommending new lending opportunities across commercial property and development sectors
• Critical analysis of credit submissions, property due diligence and investment recommendations
• Participating in credit approval processes, including transaction sign-off within delegated authorities
• Undertaking detailed financial analysis, feasibility review and cashflow assessment
• Managing and monitoring an existing loan portfolio
• Conducting ongoing portfolio reviews and risk monitoring
• Assisting with the management of watchlist and higher-risk lending exposures
• Supporting portfolio reporting, market research and industry trend analysis
• Contributing to information and due diligence requirements for funding and investment stakeholders
• Working closely with the New Zealand and Australian Credit teams, including colleagues based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
• Ensuring lending opportunities align with Pallas Capital's risk appetite and investor expectations

This role provides broad exposure across the full credit lifecycle, from transaction origination and credit assessment through to portfolio and asset management.

About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Property, Economics or a related discipline
• Strong experience within commercial banking, property finance, development finance, structured finance or private credit.
• Previous experience assessing commercial real estate and/or construction lending transactions
• Strong financial modelling, risk analysis and credit writing skills
• The ability to analyse opportunities from both a commercial and credit risk perspective
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• A proactive approach and the ability to work within a fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment

Applicants at both experienced Credit Manager and Senior Analyst / Associate levels will be considered.

Why Pallas Capital?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading real estate investment manager at an exciting stage of growth in New Zealand. You will gain exposure to a broad range of lending transactions, work alongside experienced credit professionals across Australia and New Zealand, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the platform.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Matt Webster at Assemble Recruitment on 027 274 6829.