Matthew Allen

• Leads a team responsible for managing larger, more complex commercial clients across a wide range of industry sectors, including aviation, civil construction, manufacturing and professional services
• Focussed on cashflow lending, requiring regular close management of financial results
• Responsible for stakeholder management across bank functions delivering customer service

Senior manager running a portfolio of complex commercial clients

Multiple highlights including:

• Pioneered the four-person team model in commercial banking, achieving consistently high growth and shareholder returns
• Originated Harmoney as NZ’s first P2P lender, and assisted with their dual NZSX / ASX listing; successfully assisted Vista Group through their listing on the NZSX
• Developed deep knowledge in the healthcare sector, originating multiple medical sub-specialties including cardiology, orthopaedics, radiology, pharmacy, general practice and funded multiple private medical clinics
• Managed the highest profile AML case for ASB (https://www.stuff.co.nz/editors-picks/8373892/ASB-bails-over-mystery-money)
• Led various team iterations to four Top Gun awards

Industry specialisation team managing opportunities across the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors

Led a team of experienced lenders responsible for decisioning consumer lending applications