Associate Director, Financial Institutions and Government

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

$185K — $217K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of experience in corporate or institutional banking, investment banking, or related financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of industry sectors and products for corporate clients, including finance and risk management.
  • Ability to establish trust with senior stakeholders and clients, focusing on delivering results.
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen in financial analysis and transaction structuring.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for cross-team collaboration.
  • Highly organized and proactive in managing priorities.
  • Understanding of regulatory and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to deliver tailored financial solutions.
  • Develop insights into clients' businesses and market dynamics to identify growth opportunities.
  • Lead pitches and transaction execution, coordinating teams for effective service delivery.
  • Prepare high-quality transaction materials with robust analysis for timely approvals.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management practices.
  • Identify opportunities for process and system improvements within the team.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Benefits

  • Access to a diverse and inclusive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Support for client-focused initiatives and long-term strategies.
  • Engagement in high-impact transactions within the banking sector.
  • Access to resources for improving analytical and financial skills.
Full Job Description


Sitting in IB&M's Global Client Solutions business, the FIG Ecosystem covers International, Central Banks and Public Sector client relationships through the provisioning of advice, structuring and execution of product solutions tailored to the needs of our client groups.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the FIG ecosystem in our Banks Coverage Team, based in New York and reporting locally to the Director, FIG, plus ED, FIG, London based.

Do work that matters:
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic insights and identifying opportunities to deliver tailored banking and financial solutions.
  • Develop a deep understanding of clients' businesses, financial performance and market dynamics to identify growth opportunities and support long-term client strategies.
  • Lead client pitches and transaction execution, coordinating cross-functional deal teams to ensure seamless delivery and exceptional client service.
  • Prepare high-quality transaction materials, including business cases and credit submissions, ensuring robust analysis and timely approvals.
  • Champion a strong risk and control environment by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, governance standards and the Bank's risk appetite.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems and data quality, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.


We are interested in hearing from you if you have:
  • 3-5 + years experience in corporate or institutional banking, investment banking or a related financial services environment.
  • Strong understanding of industry sectors, market dynamics and the products and services that support corporate clients, including corporate finance, debt capital markets, global markets, transaction banking and risk management.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients, identifying opportunities and delivering outstanding client outcomes.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in financial analysis, transaction structuring and risk assessment.
  • Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound understanding of regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, KYC obligations and risk management principles.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics or a related discipline, with the ability to analyse complex financial and legal information and exercise strong commercial judgement.


The salary range for this role is from $185,000 to $217,500. The salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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