Sector Head: Mining & Construction

Role Purpose

The Sector Head: Mining and Construction is responsible for driving the growth, profitability, and credit quality of Merchant West’s lending activities within the Mining and Construction sectors. The role focuses on originating and structuring asset finance opportunities, developing strong client and intermediary relationships, and building a high-quality portfolio aligned to the Group’s risk appetite and return objectives.

Working closely with Credit, Risk, and Portfolio Management teams, the Sector Head ensures disciplined lending, effective portfolio management, and sustainable sector growth while positioning Merchant West as a leading specialist financier within the Mining and Construction industries.

Main Accountabilities

Sector Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Execute the full sector strategy across origination, credit, pricing, and risk management.
• Own national sector performance, inc...