Help Australia's largest businesses unlock growth, optimise working capital and transform the way they operate.
At CommBank, we're redefining what transaction banking can deliver for our clients. As part of our high-performing Transaction Banking Solutions (TBS) team, you'll work alongside some of the most experienced banking professionals in the market, partnering with corporate and institutional clients to solve complex business challenges and create meaningful commercial outcomes.
We're growing our team and are open to appointing talent at either the Senior Associate or Associate Director level, depending on experience from either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Why join us?
Transaction Banking Solutions provides tailored working capital, cash management, payments and treasury solutions that help clients:
Improve efficiency and reduce costs
Manage operational, fraud and transition risks
Enhance customer experiences through innovation
Accelerate business growth with industry-leading insights and analytics
This is an opportunity to build influential client relationships, work on sophisticated banking solutions and play a key role in delivering strategic outcomes for some of Australia's most prominent businesses.
The opportunity
As a Senior Associate or Associate Director, you'll partner closely with Relationship Managers and Transaction Banking specialists to own, support and grow a portfolio of diversified institutional clients.
You will:
Develop trusted relationships with Treasury leaders and C-suite stakeholders
Provide market insights and strategic advice that support client decision-making
Proactively identify, originate, and convert opportunities across working capital, cash management, payments and broader transaction banking solutions
Analyse client businesses, operating models and financial performance to uncover value-creation opportunities
Contribute to client strategy development and engagement planning
Lead or support deal teams to deliver tailored, client-centric banking solutions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver outstanding client outcomes
Support clients through evolving payment ecosystems, treasury innovation and digital transformation initiatives
Structure, negotiate and execute transaction banking opportunities
Ensure all activities are conducted in line with risk, compliance and regulatory requirements
What we're looking for
We're interested in hearing from professionals who have built a strong foundation within:
Institutional or corporate banking
Investment banking
Transaction banking
Treasury or cash management
Debt advisory or related financial services environments
You'll also bring:
Strong knowledge of transaction banking, working capital, cash management and payments solutions
Understanding of industry sectors and the key drivers impacting corporate clients
A proven ability to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, identify new business opportunities and convert opportunities into sustainable revenue growth
Experience developing strategic account plans and driving proactive client engagement activity to deepen relationships and expand wallet share
Experience engaging senior stakeholders and building credibility with executive-level decision-makers
A demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and deliver commercial outcomes
Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving capabilities
A proactive, organised and client-focused approach
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you're looking to take the next step in your transaction banking or institutional banking career and want to work with a market-leading team, we'd love to hear from you.
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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Skills Required
- Experience in institutional, corporate, investment or transaction banking
- Strong knowledge of transaction banking, working capital, cash management and payments solutions
- Experience developing strategic account plans and driving proactive client engagement
- Proven ability to build and maintain a sales pipeline and convert opportunities into revenue
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders and building credibility with executive-level decision-makers
- Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Understanding of industry sectors and key drivers impacting corporate clients
- Proactive, organised and client-focused approach with ability to manage competing priorities
Commonwealth Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Commonwealth Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Commonwealth Bank.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The bank offers additional Life Leave, the option to purchase up to four extra weeks, pet leave, and paid volunteering leave alongside flexible-working options. Public materials indicate these leave features compare well within Australian banking.
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Parental & Family Support — Permanent employees can access up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave, and superannuation is paid for up to 34 weeks of unpaid parental leave. These provisions extend support for new parents beyond standard settings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Access includes CBHS Health Fund, Fitness Passport, a 24/7 wellbeing platform with telehealth, an Employee Assistance Program, and employer‑paid income protection for up to two years, alongside staff banking perks and share plans. This combination provides day‑to‑day value across health, protection, and financial perks.
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What We Do
Australia’s leading provider of financial services including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and sharebroking products and services. We are a business with more than 800,000 shareholders and over 52,000 employees. We offer a full range of financial services to help all Australians build and manage their finances.
