Senior Manager, Regulatory Engagement – APRA
Do work that matters:
As part of Enterprise Risk & Compliance, our team has four primary teams spanning regulatory advocacy, change, strategy and engagement across APRA, ASIC and the RBA.
See yourself in the team:
As a Senior Manager, within the central Regulatory Engagement team you will play an important role working closely with the Head of APRA Relationship and provide regulatory advice from a cross Group perspective and drive Group Regulatory Strategy initiatives with key stakeholders across the Group.
Your day could look like but not limited to:
With support and coaching from the Head of APRA Relationship:
- Provide prudential regulatory advice and for the allocated portfolios across Traded and Non-Traded Market Risk, Capital/Liquidity Management, Stress Testing and Resolution Planning
- Manage relevant APRA queries and information requests including necessary subject matter expert advice and guidance to the business.
- Champion the CBA Regulatory Engagement Principles to deliver simpler, better, and more proactive regulatory engagement for the CBA Group.
- Draft internal briefing notes for the Board/Board Committees and CEO ahead of major engagements with the prudential regulator.
- Monitoring regulatory risk of information sharing by regulators.
- Ensure administrative actions have been completed as required under the appropriate CBA standards and team procedures.
- Draft content for inclusion into Regulatory and Breach Board reporting.
What successful candidates will look like?
We work in an outcome driven environment, where the emphasis is on great teamwork to achieve results. Ideally you will bring experience with knowledge of the Australian Regulatory environment within financial services. You will also be able to demonstrate strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Additional requirements we’re looking for:
- Risk Mindset –All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify, understand, openly discuss, and act on current and future risks.
- Over 7 years work experience in a regulatory affairs, compliance or risk management role gained in industry, private practice, or the public sector.
- Financial risk experience supporting Treasury, Credit Risk Modelling or Stress Testing is highly desirable.
- Sound knowledge of APRA’s role and its powers.
- Strong analytical, coordination and issue management skills.
- Strong service orientation and well-developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for prioritising work, addressing inquiries and developing relationships with senior Business Unit stakeholders across the Group.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Advanced stakeholder management skills and an ability to deal with a broad range of internal stakeholders.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills including an ability to draft clear, concise, and plain English documents.
- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Risk Management, Finance, Legal or other related fields is preferred; and
- Role-model for the CBA values: Care, Courage, and Commitment.
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Skills Required
- Over 7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or risk management
- Knowledge of the Australian regulatory environment within financial services
- Sound knowledge of APRA’s role and powers
- Strong analytical, coordination, and issue-management skills
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Advanced written and oral communication skills, including drafting clear and concise documents
- Financial risk experience supporting Treasury, credit risk modelling, or stress testing
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Risk Management, Finance, Law, or a related field
- Demonstrated alignment with CommBank values: Care, Courage, and Commitment
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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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