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Vandalia Yonathan

Croydon Park,NSW

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven banking professional with extensive experience across Judo Bank, Commonwealth Bank, and ANZ. Proven track record in relationship management, commercial lending, and financial analysis, consistently delivering strong portfolio growth. Recognised for expertise in credit risk assessment, team mentoring, and fostering long-term client engagement. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering strategic financial solutions that drive business outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Relationships

Judo Bank
Sydney, NSW
10.2019 - Current

· · Actively expanded portfolios by sourcing new business through brokers and client referrals, while strengthening relationships with existing customers through tailored financial solutions aligned with their goals and circumstances.

· Analysed financial statements and applied character-based lending principles to assess creditworthiness, balancing clients’ integrity, reputation, and reliability alongside financial metrics in a fast-paced challenger bank environment.

· Conducted proactive, consultative client meetings to review financial progress and build trusted, long-term relationships.

· Negotiated flexible loan terms, interest rates, and repayment schedules tailored to evolving client needs and risk profiles.

· Structured and executed lending transactions from proposal through funding, ensuring strict compliance with banking policies and commercial lending regulations while embracing innovative processes.

· Delivered tailored financial products and leveraged cross-selling strategies to accelerate revenue growth in a competitive market.

· Mentored junior staff on credit writing, relationship management, character assessment, and client service best practices within an agile, customer-focused culture.

· Maintained strong relationships with the distribution network, including brokers and accountant to support business growth and client acquisition.

· Monitored portfolio activities closely, quickly resolving discrepancies to uphold portfolio integrity and performance.

· Collaborated cross-functionally to streamline loan processing and approval workflows, driving the challenger bank’s emphasis on speed to market and enhanced client satisfaction.

· Exercised sound credit judgment by applying underwriting policies, character assessment, and lending discretion within an innovative, risk-aware environment.Actively expanded portfolios by sourcing new business through brokers and client referrals, while strengthening relationships with existing customers through tailored financial solutions aligned with their goals and circumstances.

· Analysed financial statements and applied character-based lending principles to assess creditworthiness, balancing clients’ integrity, reputation, and reliability alongside financial metrics in a fast-paced challenger bank environment.

· Conducted proactive, consultative client meetings to review financial progress and build trusted, long-term relationships.

· Negotiated flexible loan terms, interest rates, and repayment schedules tailored to evolving client needs and risk profiles.

· Structured and executed lending transactions from proposal through funding, ensuring strict compliance with banking policies and commercial lending regulations while embracing innovative processes.

· Delivered tailored financial products and leveraged cross-selling strategies to accelerate revenue growth in a competitive market.

· Mentored junior staff on credit writing, relationship management, character assessment, and client service best practices within an agile, customer-focused culture.

· Maintained strong relationships with the distribution network, including brokers and accountant to support business growth and client acquisition.

· Monitored portfolio activities closely, quickly resolving discrepancies to uphold portfolio integrity and performance.

· Collaborated cross-functionally to streamline loan processing and approval workflows, driving the challenger bank’s emphasis on speed to market and enhanced client satisfaction.

· Exercised sound credit judgment by applying underwriting policies, character assessment, and lending discretion within an innovative, risk-aware environment.

Relationship Executive

Commonwealth Bank- Business Banking
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Managed portfolio of 50 Business Banking and Corporate clients, generating minimum turnover of $3 million.
  • Prospected and qualified new business to achieve revenue and customer satisfaction targets.
  • Established and nurtured customer relationships to drive portfolio growth and satisfaction.
  • Sourced, negotiated, structured, and executed lending transactions from proposal to funding.
  • Maintained relationships with distribution network, including brokers and mobile mortgage managers.
  • Provided comprehensive financial products, increasing bank revenue through cross-selling efforts.
  • Made informed credit decisions by applying underwriting policy and exercising lending discretion.
  • Communicated complex lending decisions to originators, fostering trust and retaining clients.

Relationship Manager

Commonwealth Bank- Business Banking
Chatswood
05.2015 - 05.2018
  • Managed portfolio of 70 clients, generating minimum turnover of $1 million and lending up to $15 million.
  • Developed expertise in Self Managed Super Funds, sharing knowledge through team training sessions.
  • Prospected and qualified new business to meet revenue, sales targets, and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Established and nurtured customer relationships to drive portfolio growth and enhance satisfaction.
  • Sourced, negotiated, structured, and executed lending transactions from proposal preparation to funding.
  • Provided comprehensive financial products, increasing bank revenue through cross-selling strategies.
  • Communicated declines or complex lending decisions effectively to maintain customer relationships.
  • Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements in all activities.

Analyst

Commonwealth Bank- Corporate Financial Services
Chatswood
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Managed over 20 corporate clients, generating revenue between $10 million and $100 million.
  • Diversified portfolio across sectors including education, IT, and real estate.
  • Prospected and qualified new business opportunities to expand client base.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
  • Executed lending transactions by sourcing, negotiating, and structuring deals.
  • Prepared Credit Memorandum for approval from credit executives.
  • Increased bank revenue through cross-selling various financial products to clients.
  • Monitored financial covenants, analyzing strategies to identify key risks.

Account Executive

Telstra Business
01.2013 - 02.2014
  • Established and managed customer relationships to enhance satisfaction levels.
  • Handled inbound and outbound sales contacts to explore and close opportunities.
  • Achieved revenue and sales targets while meeting customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Engaged in discussions about information and communication technology to educate customers on new solutions.
  • Operated as a trusted advisor, focusing on solution sales.
  • Led engagement with integrated partners to deliver comprehensive ICT solutions.
  • Collaborated closely with dealers and independent business centers to identify sales opportunities.

Director

PT. Indonesia Café Raya
, Indonesia
02.2010 - 10.2012
  • Managed and Run an open 24 hours five stories Café/ Restaurant/ Bar.
  • Managed and trained more than 50+ employees.
  • Managed and monitored financial and cash flow for the company.
  • Sourcing, negotiating with suppliers and customers to increase company’s revenue.
  • Managed functions and wedding up to 300 people.
  • Continuously monitoring market condition in the related industries to excel and provide the best service possible.
  • Complete responsibility for the operational management of the portfolio.
  • Preparing customer documentation, including legal documents and recording of loan transactions.
  • Maintaining staff performance.
  • Implemented food and beverages quality control system.

Assistant Manager and Senior Assistant Manager

ANZ Corporate Banking/ New Business Banking
10.2005 - 12.2009
  • Manage 20+ corporate clients, with minimum turnover of $10 millions to up to $100 millions.
  • Cash Flow Lending portfolio.
  • Various customers based included recruitment agency, charity organisation, investors, property developers, and many others.
  • Worked in couple different portfolios.
  • Prospecting and qualifying new business.
  • Establish and maintain relationship with existing and potential customers.
  • Sourcing, negotiating, structuring and executing lending transactions.
  • Preparation of Credit Memorandum and presenting to credit executives for approval.
  • Providing full suits of financial products to clients and increasing bank revenue through cross-selling deposit, lending, transaction banking and wealth products.
  • Monitoring financial and reporting covenants for customers on the portfolio.
  • Analysing Customer financial strategies, recommendation and identifying key risk factors pertinent to the customer and the industry.
  • Complete responsibility for the operational management of the portfolio.
  • Preparing customer documentation, including legal documents and recording of loan transactions.
  • Maintaining an understanding of the customer's industry and associated markets.
  • Adhering to technical standards and compliance requirements.
  • Work with frontline, product partners and other stakeholders to maximize business performance and the customer value proposition.
  • Proactively attend to customer queries and requirements and provide effective and efficient solutions.
  • Analyse customer financial statements on weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, including identification of trends, issues and recommendation of strategy to address.
  • Files/ Customers maintenance in accordance to policy and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to relief Relationship Manager and ability to train new assistant manager, within the set or district.
  • Making quality credit decisions within system or own lending discretion (CAD).
  • Applying underwriting policy and judgment to make clear well-researched recommendations on decisions outside system and own lending discretion.
  • Building relationships and increased repeat business through delivery of excellent customer service.
  • Use of influencing ability to communicate declines or complex lending decisions to Originators in a manner that retains existing customer and wins new business.
  • Manage own workflow by adjusting conflicting priorities to ensure all applications and conditions are assessed within SLA.
  • Responsible for validating information provided by the third party origination channels, against ANZ Credit policy, to determine if a mortgage application can be approved or requires referral to an underwriter for full assessment.
  • Ensuring correct fees are applied and disclosed.
  • Ensuring all activities are carried out and recorded in compliance with Bank policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Contributing to the establishment and maintenance of relationships with distribution network (Brokers/Branches/ personal managers/Mobile Mortgage Managers).
  • Provision of customer service and ensuring Service Level Agreement standards are met.

Assistant Manager (Business Banking)

ANZ Bank
Martin Place
10.2004 - 10.2005
  • Permanently appointed in one portfolio, to growth and expand the portfolio.
  • Property secured lending portfolio.
  • Manage +60 clients within a designated territory.
  • Conduct credit analysis to ensure the capacity and capability of the customer to service the loan.
  • Conduct yearly review.
  • Liaising directly with customers.
  • Prepare security documentation for settlement completion.
  • Arranging and attend property settlements.
  • Demonstrate a high level of ANZ Product Knowledge to comply with the client’s needs.

Development Assistant Manager (Business Banking)

ANZ Bank
Sydney CDB District- Haymarket/ Bondi/ Martin Place
09.2003 - 10.2004
  • Helping various different Relationship Manager that overload the amount of work, or relieving assistant manager that currently on leave.
  • The target market being small medium enterprises clients.
  • Maintain and control the clients accounts.
  • Blending in with the workers to gain as much experience and knowledge as possible.
  • Verifying loan applications have all required information and accompanying documentation.
  • Telephone based follow-up of any deficiencies in a timely and effective manner, maintaining customer service and productivity levels.
  • Ensuring all activities is carried out in compliance with Bank policies and procedures.
  • Provide excellent customer service towards the customers by providing effective and efficient services.

Service consultant

ANZ Bank
Rosebay Branch
07.2002 - 09.2003
  • Work closely with the team to ensure that the teams’ targets are met as well as within designated territory.
  • Provide excellent customer service towards all of our customers by providing convenience and services.
  • Manage the bulk money in the branch (Number one teller).

Education

Master of Business - Major in Finance

University Technology of Sydney
01.2005

Bachelor of Commerce - Major in International Business/ Management

University of New South Wales
01.2002

Certificate III - Financial Services

Deakin University
01.2002

Skills

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Credit assessment

Loan structuring & negotiation

Risk & compliance management

Client engagement and retention

Business Development

Portfolio management

Business development

Decision making under pressure

Portfolio & account management

Staff mentoring & team leadership

Underwriting & Credit Policy

Customer acquisition

Teamwork

Bilingual communication (English, Indonesian)

Time & Workflow Management

Attention to detail & Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Hobbies and Interests

  • Basketball
  • Reading
  • Watching Movies
  • Socializing

References

Available upon request.

Languages

Indonesian
Professional

Affiliations

Team Management: Serve as a dedicated team manager, handling scheduling, communication, and administrative duties to support players, coaches, and parents.

Community Support & Communication: Act as a point of contact and resource for families and community members, ensuring timely and accurate information is shared.

Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to new team managers, helping them understand their responsibilities and integrate smoothly into their roles.

Fundraising Initiatives: Actively contribute to fundraising efforts for teams and the basketball association, helping secure resources for uniforms, equipment, travel, and tournaments.

Event Coordination: Play a central role in organizing the association’s annual basketball event, managing logistics, volunteer coordination, and overall execution to ensure a successful and engaging experience for the community.

Accomplishments

· Awarded Business Banking Excellence Award for March 2017 Quarter

· Awarded Business Banking Excellence Award for June 2017 Quarter

· 2017 Annual Business Banking Excellence Award Finalist

· 2016- 118% of plan which represents 32.11% Year on Year growth

· 2017- 115% of plan which represents 44.43% Year on Year growth

· 2018- 125% of plan which represents 49% Year on Year Growth

· International Women’s day 2018- recognized as a women making a difference in the business

· Award Winners for Pole Position (Excellence and Accountability)- Roaring Campaign Into 2018

Timeline

Director Relationships

Judo Bank
10.2019 - Current

Relationship Executive

Commonwealth Bank- Business Banking
08.2018 - 10.2019

Relationship Manager

Commonwealth Bank- Business Banking
05.2015 - 05.2018

Analyst

Commonwealth Bank- Corporate Financial Services
03.2014 - 03.2015

Account Executive

Telstra Business
01.2013 - 02.2014

Director

PT. Indonesia Café Raya
02.2010 - 10.2012

Assistant Manager and Senior Assistant Manager

ANZ Corporate Banking/ New Business Banking
10.2005 - 12.2009

Assistant Manager (Business Banking)

ANZ Bank
10.2004 - 10.2005

Development Assistant Manager (Business Banking)

ANZ Bank
09.2003 - 10.2004

Service consultant

ANZ Bank
07.2002 - 09.2003

Master of Business - Major in Finance

University Technology of Sydney

Bachelor of Commerce - Major in International Business/ Management

University of New South Wales

Certificate III - Financial Services

Deakin University
Vandalia Yonathan