Director, Risk Solutions

DIRECTOR RISK SOLUTIONS
Join an organisation that has been proudly recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive yearsJoin us at an exciting time of growth in supporting Australian businesses Hybrid work environment

ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION
For almost 70 years, Export Finance Australia has helped Australian businesses grow and succeed internationally with finance to secure opportunities, expand into new markets and diversify their presence. We support critical minerals and defence sectors, finance projects that strengthen economic resilience and advance net zero, and back Australian investment in sustainable infrastructure.
Working with banks, other Government agencies and international partners, we back Australia’s exporters, supply chain businesses and industries, contributing to a more stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific while advancing Australia’s trade, investment and economic security objectives.

YOUR NEW ROLE
Location: SYDNEYRole type: Full time, Permanent
As Export Finance Australia continues to expand its financing activities domestically and internationally, effective risk transfer remains a critical capability to support sustainable portfolio growth within approved risk appetite.
The Director, Risk Solutions plays a key role in originating, structuring, negotiating and executing risk transfer transactions that support Export Finance Australia’s financing activities. Working closely with the Head of Risk Solutions, the Director is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with insurers, reinsurers, export credit agencies, multilateral development banks and financial institutions, while delivering commercially sound risk transfer solutions that enable business growth.
The role combines transaction execution, stakeholder management, portfolio oversight and market engagement. The Director provides specialist advice on risk mitigation strategies, contributes to the development of risk transfer frameworks and capabilities, and supports the ongoing evolution of Export Finance Australia’s risk solutions function.
You will:Lead the structuring, negotiation and execution of complex risk transfer arrangements, including insurance, reinsurance, guarantee and risk participation transactions.Manage transaction execution from origination through to documentation, approval and financial close.Develop and maintain effective relationships with domestic and international insurers, brokers, export credit agencies, multilateral development banks and other counterparties.Identify opportunities to optimise portfolio concentration and support prudent growth through risk transfer strategies.Provide specialist advice to internal stakeholders on insurance structures, transaction risks, portfolio management and emerging market developments.Support the development and implementation of risk transfer strategies, frameworks, policies and procedures.Monitor developments in global insurance, reinsurance and export finance markets and provide insights on market capacity, pricing and industry trends.Contribute to the management of key strategic relationships and represent Export Finance Australia at industry forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings.Lead cross-functional transaction teams and coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely and effective transaction delivery.Support capability development across Export Finance Australia by sharing technical expertise and mentoring team members.Support the Head of Risk Solutions in relation to Paris Club sovereign debt negotiations, documentation and administration, including technical advice to the Australian Government. The Paris Club is a group of official creditors whose role is to find co-ordinated and sustainable solutions to the payment difficulties experienced by debtor countries.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Significant experience in financial services, export finance, structured finance, project finance, credit risk, insurance or risk transfer.Demonstrated experience structuring and negotiating complex risk transfer, insurance, guarantee or syndicated risk-sharing arrangements.Strong understanding of credit, political, sovereign and market risks associated with international financing transactions.Experience managing complex stakeholder engagements with senior executives, insurers, brokers, legal advisers, financial institutions or government entities.Sound understanding of transaction documentation, credit assessment processes and risk management principles.Knowledge of global insurance and reinsurance markets, export credit agency frameworks and multilateral financing arrangements.Experience leading cross-functional transaction teams and delivering complex initiatives to tight deadlines.Understanding of international trade, export finance and Australian Government policy objectives would be highly regarded.Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.Strog analytical and commercial judgement.Ability to manage complex transactions simultaneously whilst managing multiple stakeholders.Degree qualified in a relevant subject and postgraduate qualifications would be viewed favourably.
Even if you haven’t ticked every box but this role resonates with you, don't rule yourself out just yet, we'd love to hear from you!

OUR BENEFITS & CULTURE We are small enough to have an impact, BIG enough to make a world of difference and it starts with our people.
We support flexible working and pride ourselves in fostering a culture that is inclusive, diverse and collaborative. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, recognised on the 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list and listed as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2025.
In line with our commitment to our people, we have a comprehensive array of benefits available to our employees:Generous leave provisions (e.g. Annual Wellbeing day) & leave purchase opportunities18 weeks paid parental leave for primary care giversThorough induction onboarding programFitness Passport along with other Health & Wellbeing initiativesGender affirmation leaveIncome Protection InsuranceCommunity volunteeringand many more!
Our headoffice is based in Sydney CBD, and we have a national presence across Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
ELIGIBILITYAustralian Citizenship - To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship at the time of application.
Security Clearance - To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY! Applications close: Sunday 31 August, 2026Interviews will occur in parallel, so please apply ASAP.Enquiries: Careers@exportfinance.gov.au
To apply, please click ‘apply’ or email your CV to Careers@exportfinance.gov.au
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ABOUT EXPORT FINANCE AUSTRALIA The reason our people join us, stay with us and grow with us is because they wholeheartedly believe in our purpose. They can see the impact we create for our customers.
We are a highly purpose-driven organisation. We seek to create an inclusive culture that values our customers and employees. Our people are expected to champion this and play a key role in achieving those outcomes. In working towards our strategy, our people display our IMPACT leadership behaviours of Frank & Fearless, Dexterous & Agile and Careful & Diligent
For more information about us, please refer to our website.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered on this occasion.