With three decades in financial services, Daniel Carde is a seasoned executive currently serving as the Head of Product at Firstmac. His career reflects a deep expertise in leading high-impact teams across product lifecycle, credit risk, and distribution, particularly within the non-bank lending sector. He holds a Company Directors Course qualification from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
A unique fact from early in his career is that he started as a teller at the Bank of Queensland while still a student and rose to become a branch manager by the age of 25.
Daniel Carde (GAICD)
Head of Product at Firstmac
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Overview
Topics They Care About
Non-Bank Lending
He is a vocal advocate for non-bank lenders, highlighting their agility, personalized service, and ability to serve customers' unique needs as credible alternatives to major banks.
Mortgage Broker Channel
Having held multiple senior roles in third-party distribution, he is focused on supporting and innovating for the broker channel to enhance their experience and that of their customers.
Customer Journey
He has held roles specifically created to drive innovation across the broker and customer journeys, ensuring products and experiences exceed evolving needs in the financial services market.
Media Appearances
Daniel has no verified media appearances
Work History
8-2025
Head of Product at Firstmac
3-2023 - 8-2025
General Manager Product and Credit Risk at RESIMAC Limited
12-2021 - 3-2023
General Manager – Product and Customer Experience at RESIMAC Limited
11-2019 - 12-2021
General Manager – Distribution at RESIMAC Limited
10-2005 - 6-2006
Business Development Manager at Citibank
10-2002 - 10-2005
Business Development Manager at ME Bank
3-1995 - 10-2002
Manager at Bank of Queensland
Education
Company Directors Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors
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Location : Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Head of Product at Firstmac
