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A leadership career built on clarity, structure, rhythm, and measurable performance — across sales, credit, operations, and organisational transformation.
Professional Overview
Elio Kosmidis is a senior leader with deep experience across sales leadership, credit governance, operational excellence, and organisational performance. His career spans frontline leadership, multi‑team management, capability uplift, and enterprise‑level operating model design.
With a reputation for clarity, structure, and disciplined execution, Elio builds environments where teams understand expectations, operate with rhythm, and deliver consistent outcomes.
Leadership Identity
A leadership style grounded in clarity, consistency, and structured communication.
Performance Leadership
Builds predictable performance through rhythm, capability uplift, and behavioural clarity.
Governance & Decisioning
Strong governance discipline across credit, risk, and operational environments.
Stakeholder Influence
Builds alignment and trust across teams, partners, and executive stakeholders.
Sales Leadership
Led multi‑team sales environments delivering consistent commercial uplift.
Credit & Risk
Deep experience in credit assessment, decisioning, and governance.
Operational Excellence
Built operating rhythms that drive consistency, clarity, and performance.
Stakeholder Management
Strong influence across internal teams, partners, brokers, and community networks.
Performance Leadership
Proven track record in staff development, coaching, and compliance excellence.
Home Lending Expertise
Strong understanding of home loan finance and the mortgage broker industry.
Relationship Builder
Sales-driven and trusted for exceeding expectations and building partnerships.
Insight Translator
Skilled communicator able to distil complex data into actionable insights.
Finance & Broking
Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking.
General Insurance
FSRA Tier 2 (RG146) Personal Advice in General Insurance.
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References
Available upon request.
Work Experience
MOBILE SALES LEADER | LENDI GROUP-JUNE 2026 - Present
- Lead a high growth national team of Mobile Mortgage Brokers within the Aussie Group network.
- Drive sales performance, capability uplift, and operational excellence in an AI-enabled environment.
- Shape team culture and accelerate broker development through structured pathways.
- Hands-on leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Embed disciplined coaching rhythms and targeted skill uplift.
- Leverage data insights to optimise activity, conversion, and portfolio growth.
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships to support seamless deal flow.
- Champion adoption of AI-native systems to enhance productivity.
BRANCH MANAGER | BENDIGO BANK-DEC 2025 – MAY 2026
- Lifted branch performance through targeted acquisition, retention, and service strategies.
- Improved operational efficiency by embedding risk frameworks and coaching staff.
- Reduced complaint escalations through first-contact resolution.
- Drove commercial uplift through disciplined planning and KPI management.
- Held full P&L accountability ensuring sustainable financial performance.
- Strengthened community engagement through board partnership and local presence.
SALES MANAGER | ANZ - SEP 2022 – OCT 2025
- Led a district home-loan sales team, consistently achieving lending targets.
- Improved conversion rates through pipeline analysis and strategy refinement.
- Strengthened team capability through targeted coaching on credit and sales execution.
- Built strong internal/external relationships to support referral growth.
- Ensured full compliance with regulatory and bank standards.
- Delivered clear reporting on performance and improvement opportunities.
- Implemented process improvements reducing turnaround times.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | ANZ - APR 2017 – SEP 2022
- Built and maintained a high-performing broker and aggregator network.
- Executed growth strategies aligned with district and state priorities.
- Managed the full sales cycle improving broker experience and settlement outcomes.
- Retained key clients and strengthened long-term partnerships.
- Negotiated proposals and commercial terms for new business.
- Tracked performance metrics to refine strategy.
CREDIT MANAGER | ANZ - OCT 2009 – APR 2017
- Led local and offshore credit assessment teams improving capability and accuracy.
- Acted as escalation point for complex scenarios providing alternative structures.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and implemented policy changes.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives strengthening credit quality.
- Communicated risk expectations clearly to stakeholders.
- Provided transparent updates and decision-making clarity.
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Location
Based in Melbourne Victoria, Australia — available for national and remote engagements.
Engagement Types
Available for leadership advisory, capability uplift, and operating model design.
Direct Contact
Phone contact available upon request for formal engagements.
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