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Economic Crime is part of Risk Management and plays a critical role in protecting our customers, communities and the Bank from financial crime risks. As the financial crime landscape continues to evolve, our team is focused on building and enhancing sustainable capabilities and delivering effective risk management outcomes across areas including fraud, scams and financial crime compliance.
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We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to the AML/CTF Compliance Officer (MLRO), Co-Head Economic Crime Risk.
This is a fast-paced and highly visible role that requires someone who can confidently manage competing priorities, anticipate needs before they arise and build strong relationships across a broad stakeholder group.
Key responsibilities include:
Complex diary and calendar management, ensuring priorities are effectively balanced and executed.
Inbox management, correspondence coordination and managing competing commitments.
Preparing meeting materials and supporting the coordination of key leadership meetings.
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and regulators.
Coordinating travel, events, offsites and team activities.
Managing expenses, invoices and administrative processes in line with policy requirements.
Providing proactive support and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and ways of working.
Working closely with leadership team members and Executive Assistants across the Group.
Proven experience supporting senior executives, ideally at EGM or GM level.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex diaries, multiple priorities and changing demands.
A proactive approach, with the confidence to anticipate needs and stay one step ahead.
Exceptional judgement, discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
The ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong Microsoft Office capability, with experience leveraging AI-enabled tools viewed favourably.
High learning agility and the ability to quickly understand a complex organisation.
If you're a highly capable Executive Assistant who enjoys supporting senior leaders, building strong relationships and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
At CommBank, we're committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and respectful workplace. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we're particularly committed to making a positive difference for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For support please contact 1800 989 696
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Skills Required
- Proven experience supporting senior executives
- Experience supporting executives at EGM or GM level
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex diaries, multiple priorities, and changing demands
- Proactive approach and ability to anticipate executive needs
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism with sensitive information
- Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office capability
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools
- High learning agility and ability to understand a complex organization quickly
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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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.
