Executive Manager, Financial Accountability Regime at Commonwealth Bank

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Accountability Regime (FAR), Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Policy Development, Legal Risk Management, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Training Delivery, Compliance Frameworks, Accountability Mapping

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Executive Manager, Financial Accountability Regime Your business Legal and Group Secretariat is responsible for delivering an integrated and consistent approach to CBA’s external and internal legal risk management and corporate governance. Your team The Accountability Regime Team (ART) works alongside the SpeakUP team to support CBA’s strategy by building customer trust in CBA through promoting accountability and upholding integrity. The ART and SpeakUP team are part of Legal and Group Secretariat. The ART plays a critical role in supporting CBA and its Accountable Persons to comply with the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR). The FAR is a legislative regime which, among other things, establishes accountability obligations for banks and their senior executives and directors. The ART is supported by a FAR lawyer from CBA’s Legal team. Your impact and contribution Reporting into the Head of FAR, you will contribute by effectively administering and maintaining CBA’s FAR framework. On any given day you will: Maintain CBA’s FAR framework, which includes a policy, procedures, templates, training and guidance materials, and other resources. Assist with CBA’s FAR notifications relating to the registration/de-registration of Accountable Persons, and updates to Accountability Statements and the Accountability Map. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders. Coordinate and/or deliver FAR training to CBA’s Accountable Persons and other senior stakeholders. Conduct reviews of Accountable Persons’ frameworks for complying with the FAR. Provide considered and pragmatic advice and guidance to CBA’s Accountable Persons and their teams on the FAR and CBA’s FAR framework. Promote accountability in line with CBA’s values, including through supporting a deep understanding of accountability across the CBA Group. Manage the identification, triage and escalation of potential breaches of the FAR accountability obligations and engagement with senior stakeholders and Legal as needed. Contribute to ART’s management of its risks, including its controls and compliance arrangements. Help shape and implement the ART and SpeakUP team strategy. Contribute to an engaged and inclusive culture within ART and the SpeakUP team, and Legal and Group Secretariat more broadly. Your experience looks like: 7+ years’ experience in law, governance, regulatory change, compliance or risk management. Tertiary qualifications in law, business or another relevant field. Knowledge of, and practical experience working with the FAR, or a similar regulatory regime Ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders. Contributed to developing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies and practices within complex regulatory environments. Demonstrated ability to manage risks and compliance obligations. Complex problem-solving and analytical skills, and high attention to detail. Working at CommBank At CommBank, we support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you’re interested in. 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. We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696. Advertising End Date: 08/06/2026 Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day. Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges, and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) framework, including policies, procedures, and training. Support Accountable Persons with registration, notifications, and compliance reviews to uphold integrity and trust.