Senior Manager, Portfolio Management Strategy
Avanti Finance is growing – fast
We’re on a mission to become the best specialist lending company in New Zealand and Australia, and we’re looking for ambitious, driven people to help get us there.
We’ve got bold goals and a clear vision for the future. That means exciting opportunities for those ready to champion new ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow alongside us.
If you’re hungry to make an impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning ideas into action – you’ll feel right at home here.
We're challenging the status quo in financial services. As a privately owned specialist lender operating across New Zealand and Australia, we're growing rapidly and investing in smarter ways to manage risk, improve customer outcomes, and support sustainable business growth.
We're looking for a Senior Manager, Portfolio Management Strategy to lead the design, optimisation, and performance of our collections and recoveries strategies. This is a highly visible role that works closely with the Chief Risk Officer, Head of Customer Care & Resolutions, Executive Leadership Team, and Board to deliver portfolio insights, influence decision-making, and drive strategic outcomes.
What you'll be doing
You'll use data, analytics, and commercial insight to shape portfolio management strategies across the customer lifecycle, including:- Designing and optimising collections and recoveries strategies across all stages of delinquency.
- Developing treatment strategies for early arrears, hardship, late-stage collections, and recoveries.
- Using portfolio analytics, cohort analysis, roll rates, and behavioural insights to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
- Leading strategy testing, experimentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developing forecasting models for arrears, recoveries, and operational capacity planning.
- Producing portfolio performance reporting and strategic insights for Executive and Board audiences.
- Working cross-functionally to balance risk outcomes, customer experience, and commercial performance.
What we're looking for
You will bring:- 7+ years' experience in collections, portfolio management, credit risk, or a related financial services environment.
- Strong analytical capability with experience using data to develop and optimise credit or collections strategies.
- A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to execution.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex data into pragmatic business decisions.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to present insights to executives and governance forums.
- Experience leading initiatives across multiple business functions.
What's in it for me?
At Avanti Finance, you'll be supported to grow your career, develop new skills and take ownership of your professional development.
You'll have the chance to give back to the community through initiatives such as Duffy Books in Homes and our annual volunteer day programme.
Depending on the role and team, flexible working arrangements may be available to support your work-life balance.
You'll have access to a range of benefits, which include enhanced KiwiSaver employer contributions (on top of your base salary), enhanced parental and secondary carer benefits, free access to a gym, pilates studio, sauna and state-of-the-art end of trip facilities, and fresh fruit in the office.
If you're looking for a place where you can realise your potential, feel supported and make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
Full Time
Job no: HEAG60593
Location: Auckland
Brand: Avanti Finance
Closing Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026