NEIL KING
Cleveland
Summary
Experienced leader with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups. Skilled in creating and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance organizational culture and drive revenue growth. Recognized for building strong partnerships and driving positive change within complex environments. Passionate about community development and committed to achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. Adaptable and quick to acquire new skills to meet regulatory requirements and business needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director Mission Support Services
Synod of NSW and ACT
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Oversee and rebuild 16 corporate Service areas -culture and delivery
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
- Improved stakeholder relationships and trust by maintaining transparent communication channels.
- Strengthened governance structures, establishing clear policies and procedures for board management and operations.
Chief Executive Officer
Uniting Financial Services
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: $1.3 BN Balance Sheet Religious Charitable Development Fund AFSL License and +- $600m Funds under management
- Director – Uniting Church Trust Association Limited – Uniting Financial Services
- Chair – Ethical Investment Monitoring Committee
- Responsible Manager – AFSL
- $1.3 BN Balance Sheet Religious Charitable Development Fund AFSL License and +- $600m Funds under management
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Cultivated a positive company culture, promoting employee engagement and retention through tailored initiatives.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
Executive Director Treasury and Investment Services
Synod of NSW and ACT
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization''s mission.
- Negotiated beneficial agreements with service providers, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing expenses.
- Managed overall liquidty and risk of all including huge project developments and competing stakeholder requirements.
National Head of Microenterprise Development
Many Rivers
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Many Rivers exists to lift underprivileged Indigenous and other Australians out of poverty
- After my initial work with Many Rivers in establishing the QLD and NT region and successfully exceeding all Key Performance Areas I recruited and trained a successor who has become the top Head of Region within Many Rivers.
- Many Rivers exists to lift underprivileged Indigenous and other Australians out of poverty
Head of Region, Qld and N.T
Many Rivers
04.2016 - 08.2017
Executive Director Treasury & Investment Services
THE UNITING CHURCH SYNOD of NSW and ACT
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: $1BN Balance Sheet Religious Charitable Development Fund AFSL License
- CEO - Uniting Financial Services
- Director – Uniting Church Trust Association Limited – Uniting Financial Services
- Chair – Synod Ethical Investment Monitoring Committee
- Responsible Manager – AFSL
- $1BN Balance Sheet Religious Charitable Development Fund AFSL License
Executive Director Treasury & Investment Services
THE UNITING CHURCH SYNOD of NSW and ACT
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: $1BN Balance Sheet Religious Charitable Development Fund AFSL License
- CEO - Uniting Financial Services
- Director – Uniting Church Trust Association Limited – Uniting Financial Services
- Chair – Synod Ethical Investment Monitoring Committee
- Responsible Manager – AFSL
- $1BN Balance Sheet Religious Charitable Development Fund AFSL License
Executive Director – Financial Services Commission
ANGLICAN DIOCESE of BRISBANE
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed all Financial Operations including financial, banking, investments (including Strategic Property) and treasury services across the Diocese including Anglicare and the management of the Corporation’s financial risk.
- Ensured the financial aims of the Corporation were achieved through best practices, financial and business management, which support the Diocesan Council, the Archbishop and the General Manager achieving the Church mission.
- Ensured that all regulatory and compliance requirements were met on a timely and accurate basis.
CEO – Anglican Financial Services
ANGLICAN DIOCESE of BRISBANE
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed ANFIN and all its component functions within the board’s approved policies and procedures.
- Successfully combined teams into new cohesive unit and increased contributions to Diocese.
- Rebuilt and strengthened relationships across the Diocese and its various commissions.
- Introduced new strategy and vision around 'Transparency, Accountability and Diligence' and the 'whole church for the whole mission'.
- Improved financial and management reporting allowing for increased understanding and support by governing bodies.
General Manager /National Offices and Strategy
RIM SECURITIES
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Develop and implement Strategic Change – set up state offices -drive revenue improvement
National Business Development Manager FX and IR
SUNCORP GROUP
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Improved Gallup Staff Score from 2.2 to 4.3 achieved and exceeded targets – recruited out of box.
- Senior Portfolio Manger in charge of Retail and Wholesale Funding exceeded all stretch Targets
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
- Increased regional sales by identifying and developing new business opportunities in targeted industries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction through attentive service.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations while pursuing new business opportunities both domestically and internationally.
- Coordinated joint ventures between the company and external organizations for mutually beneficial collaborations.
National Business Development Manager FX and IR
SUNCORP GROUP
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Improved Gallup Staff Score from 2.2 to 4.3 achieved and exceeded targets – recruited out of box.
- Senior Portfolio Manger in charge of Retail and Wholesale Funding exceeded all stretch Targets
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
- Increased regional sales by identifying and developing new business opportunities in targeted industries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction through attentive service.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations while pursuing new business opportunities both domestically and internationally.
- Coordinated joint ventures between the company and external organizations for mutually beneficial collaborations.
Head of UK and European Treasury Sales and Distribution
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (UK)
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Asked to drive new revenue areas in UK after 5 months appointed head of all UK and Europe Foreign Exchange and Interest rate Sales.
Head of UK and European Treasury Sales and Distribution
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (UK)
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Asked to drive new revenue areas in UK after 5 months appointed head of all UK and Europe Foreign Exchange and Interest rate Sales.
Senior Portfolio Manager-Institutional and International Relationships
QUEENSLAND TREASURY CORPORATION
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Dealt with local councils to international investor groups.
Senior Portfolio Manager-Institutional and International Relationships
QUEENSLAND TREASURY CORPORATION
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Dealt with local councils to international investor groups.
Assistant Director –Debt and Derivatives
ING BARINGS, LONDON
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Africa, Eastern Europe, Russia, Turkey and Olive belt.
Assistant Director –Debt and Derivatives
ING BARINGS, LONDON
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Africa, Eastern Europe, Russia, Turkey and Olive belt.
General Manager – Treasury
FLEMING MARTIN STOCKBROKERS
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Company Overview: South Africa
- South Africa
General Manager – Treasury
FLEMING MARTIN STOCKBROKERS
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Company Overview: South Africa
- South Africa
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking and Finance
Skills
- Strong Community engagement
- Budgeting and financial management
- Marketing
- Business Management
- Strategic thinking planning and execution
- Program management
- Stakeholder engagement and build
- Culture and Team improvement
Key Qualifications
- Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (Long time member rejoining in process)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Finance
- Fellow of Institute of Financial Markets in South Africa
- Certified Finance and Treasury Professional Member (Senior) of Finance and Treasury Association (CCTA application in process)
- RG 146 Tier 2 Compliant: Deposit Products and non cash payments
- Member of Investments Committees and Philanthropic Advisory Committee
- Other: Junior Senior and ordinary certificates in Institute of Financial Markets
- General representative Status at Securities and Financial Authority in London (Expired)
- AFMA tier One representative and have been fully compliant to 2023-03-25
- Responsible Manager and Key Person under AFSL UFS
Timeline
Executive Director Mission Support Services
Synod of NSW and ACT
05.2023 - 03.2025
Chief Executive Officer
Uniting Financial Services
07.2021 - 03.2025
Executive Director Treasury and Investment Services
Synod of NSW and ACT
07.2021 - 03.2025
National Head of Microenterprise Development
Many Rivers
03.2018 - 10.2019
Head of Region, Qld and N.T
Many Rivers
04.2016 - 08.2017
Executive Director Treasury & Investment Services
THE UNITING CHURCH SYNOD of NSW and ACT
07.2012 - 05.2015
Executive Director Treasury & Investment Services
THE UNITING CHURCH SYNOD of NSW and ACT
07.2012 - 05.2015
Executive Director – Financial Services Commission
ANGLICAN DIOCESE of BRISBANE
01.2011 - 06.2012
CEO – Anglican Financial Services
ANGLICAN DIOCESE of BRISBANE
01.2010 - 06.2012
General Manager /National Offices and Strategy
RIM SECURITIES
01.2007 - 01.2010
National Business Development Manager FX and IR
SUNCORP GROUP
01.2003 - 01.2007
National Business Development Manager FX and IR
SUNCORP GROUP
01.2003 - 01.2007
Head of UK and European Treasury Sales and Distribution
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (UK)
01.2001 - 01.2003
Head of UK and European Treasury Sales and Distribution
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (UK)
01.2001 - 01.2003
Senior Portfolio Manager-Institutional and International Relationships
QUEENSLAND TREASURY CORPORATION
01.1997 - 01.2001
Senior Portfolio Manager-Institutional and International Relationships
QUEENSLAND TREASURY CORPORATION
01.1997 - 01.2001
Assistant Director –Debt and Derivatives
ING BARINGS, LONDON
01.1996 - 01.1997
Assistant Director –Debt and Derivatives
ING BARINGS, LONDON
01.1996 - 01.1997
General Manager – Treasury
FLEMING MARTIN STOCKBROKERS
01.1994 - 01.1996
General Manager – Treasury
FLEMING MARTIN STOCKBROKERS
01.1994 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking and Finance
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