Senior Account Executive (NZ)

Kia ora, we're First Circle

First Circle is a Singapore-headquartered SME lender. Since launching in the Philippines in 2016, we've provided close to PHP 30 billion (around USD 500 million) in financing to more than 5,000 small and medium businesses, and this year we celebrated our 10th anniversary.

Now we're bringing that experience to Aotearoa. New Zealand's banks have traditionally lent against property, which leaves a "missing middle" of well-run, established SMEs with real trading history and cash flow who struggle to access working capital without putting their house on the line. First Circle NZ exists to back those businesses, assessing them on how they actually perform rather than what property they own.

The role

This is our first business development hire in New Zealand, and you'll be the person who takes First Circle to market here. You'll build our client base from scratch, originating Business Credit Lines for NZ SMEs, and establishing the referral relationships that will drive our growth. You'll have the backing of a proven group platform, credit team and technology, combined with the autonomy of a founding role. As the NZ business grows, there's a clear path to building and leading the local sales team.

You'll report to the Country Manager and work closely with our group Risk Operations, Credit and M