State Director - Origination - Real Estate Credit - Melbourne

Why this role matters A rare opportunity to lead Victoria's origination for a high‑performing private credit platform with genuine access to capital. You’ll originate first‑mortgage loans in the $10M–$100M range, shape deal strategy, and play a central role in the fund’s growth.

The opportunity Take full ownership of origination across Victoria – setting market strategy, building pipeline, and managing relationships with brokers, developers, and direct borrowers.

Source, structure, and close first‑mortgage loans between $10M and $100M.

Lead negotiations and end‑to‑end execution from credit assessment through to term sheet and settlement, supported by a strong execution and portfolio team.

Your origination performance will directly shape capital deployment and future investment offerings.

Represent the firm in market – strengthen brand visibility, secure access to premium opportunities, and position the platform as the preferred lender for pragmatic, fast‑execution capital.

Why high‑performers join this platform

Real access to capital – well‑capitalised, with an active deployment mandate.

Clear strategy and scale – focused first‑mortgage lending within the middle‑market, delivering meaningful transaction volume and repeat deal flow.

Direct influence – work closely with leadership and the investment committee; your perspective directly impacts decision‑making.

Entrepreneurial yet institutional – the agility of a boutique paired with the rigour, investor relationships, and discipline of an institutional platform.

Significant upside – meaningful performance alignment as the platform scales and broadens its wholesale and institutional distribution.

Who will succeed

Proven originator with 10+ years in banking, private credit, broking, or non‑bank lending, and a strong network across the Victorian CRE market.

Deep expertise in first‑mortgage credit analysis, structuring, and legal documentation.

Hunter mindset – proactive, commercially driven, and skilled at converting relationships into transactions.

Executive presence – capable of influencing stakeholders, negotiating complex outcomes, and presenting to credit and investment committees.

Commercial discipline – combines entrepreneurial drive with a measured approach to risk and capital preservation.

What’s on offer

Exclusive remit to lead origination for Victoria.

Access to ~$1 billion FUM, with further capital growth initiatives underway.

Strategic role where origination outcomes directly shape fund growth and direction.

Competitive remuneration with meaningful performance‑based upside.

Strong internal support – freeing you to focus on origination, relationships, and market growth.

Next steps If you are a senior originator seeking genuine autonomy, material upside, and the opportunity to shape a fund at scale, contact Kilian Lee – –executive.com.au. All enquiries and conversations are strictly confidential.

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