Analyst Team Leader

Proudly owned by New Zealanders for New Zealanders, since its inception in 1996, First Mortgage Trust (FMT) has built a strong reputation as an investment manager specialising in property lending.

FMT’s lending has financial backing of NZD $2+billion funds under management and a strong growth strategy. We are also the licensed manager of three investment funds.

We are proud to have a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for people who share those values.

About the role :

Are you ready to lead and inspire a high-performing team in a dynamic lending environment? To support the successful delivery of our Lending Strategy, we have created two new Lending leadership positions.

We’re seeking an Analyst Team Leader to drive operational excellence, deliver on lending targets, and champion continuous improvement.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our future-fit, people-focused ways of working, collaborating closely with the National Strategic Partnership Manager to achieve outstanding customer outcomes.

What you'll be doing :

Lead, coach, and develop our team of Loans Analysts who collaborate with our relationship team to assess and complete lending applications

Manage the lending pipeline, using data and analytics to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence and support the customer value proposition

Design and deliver capability-based training in partnership with People & Culture, ensuring the team’s skills meet current and future needs

Champion continuous improvement and actively participate in cross-functional projects

Maintain high standards of customer service and professional relationships

What we’re looking for :

Relevant tertiary qualification and / or property finance qualification (advantageous)

Proven operational leadership capability and a track record of performance delivery

Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and mentoring skills

Ability to understand complex information, exercise sound judgment, and make effective decisions

Previous experience in a similar role within property lending

Experience in fast-paced environments and developing others

Strong commitment to personal and team growth, innovation, and embracing change

Current perks :

• Flexible working options
• Health Insurance
• Culture team events & celebrations
• Proud community sponsors of Save the Kiwi, MMC Cricket Programme, FMT Annual Youth Sponsorship Grant & Coastguard

If you're looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online to Sharon Weymouth, Head of People & Culture with your CV and covering letter.

Please note, applications will be reviewed during the advertising period, and the position may close before 04 December 2025.

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