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Kiri Le Claire

Suncorp Bank
Nathan,QLD
17
years of professional experience

Financial services professional with 10+ years’ experience in small business lending and loan portfolio management. Experienced in financial analysis, loan monitoring, arrears management and repayment assessments, with a strong focus on accurate decisions, compliance and effective customer outcomes.

Work History

Senior Small Business Specialist

5 Years 6 Months
Suncorp Bank | 01.2021 - 07.2026

Oversaw a high-value portfolio of small businesses, using financial analysis to support lending decisions and deliver practical solutions for customers facing financial pressure.

  • Analysed P&Ls, balance sheets and cash flow to assess business viability and repayment capacity.
  • Assessed repayment variations, restructures and hardship requests, preparing recommendations for approval.
  • Identified emerging financial risk and intervened early to protect customer and lending outcomes.
  • Reviewed complex business circumstances and translated financial information into clear recommendations.
  • Partnered with business owners, accountants and credit teams to resolve complex lending matters.
  • Maintained strong portfolio performance while meeting risk, compliance and service standards.

Debt Recovery Specialist

5 Years 11 Months
Transport And Main Roads | 02.2015 - 01.2021

Managed a portfolio of government debt accounts, assessing financial circumstances, negotiating repayment arrangements and progressing overdue accounts through recovery.

  • Reviewed financial statements, income, expenditure and payment history to assess repayment capacity.
  • Negotiated repayment arrangements and monitored accounts against agreed schedules.
  • Assessed requests for revised payment terms and prepared recommendations based on financial circumstances.
  • Managed arrears, defaults and escalated recovery matters through to resolution.
  • Investigated complex accounts, identified issues and determined appropriate recovery action.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documented recommendations, actions and outcomes.

Small Business Collections Officer

5 Years 11 Months
Commonwealth Bank | 03.2009 - 02.2015

Managed small business loan accounts from arrears through to recovery and legal action.

  • Administered a portfolio of small business accounts in arrears and default.
  • Assessed account conduct, financial position and repayment capacity.
  • Negotiated repayment arrangements and monitored agreed commitments.
  • Coordinated default, pre-legal and legal recovery processes.
  • Prepared recovery recommendations for higher-risk accounts.
  • Liaised with customers, solicitors and internal recovery teams.

Skills

Financial Analysis
Loan Portfolio Management
Arrears & Debt Recovery
Repayment Assessment
Stakeholder Management
Risk & Compliance

Timeline

Senior Small Business Specialist

Suncorp Bank
01.2021 - 07.2026Read More

Debt Recovery Specialist

Transport And Main Roads
02.2015 - 01.2021Read More

Small Business Collections Officer

Commonwealth Bank
03.2009 - 02.2015Read More
Kiri Le Claire