Senior Associate Trade Finance Sales Specialist (Career Comeback Program) at Commonwealth Bank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trade Finance, Debt Structuring, Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Growth Mindset, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Risk Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Ready to re-enter the workforce in February 2026 after a career break? Join our Career Comeback program and access tailored induction, personalised career coaching, flexible work options and more Bring your debt structuring expertise to a supportive, client focussed team Stepping back into your career? We’re here to support your next chapter. If you’ve taken a career break of two years or more, this is your opportunity to return to meaningful work - with the structure, support and flexibility to help you thrive. About the Career Comeback Program Our 12-week Career Comeback program is designed to help talented professionals confidently re-enter the workforce. You’ll join us in a permanent role within our Institutional Banking & Markets (IB&M) business while receiving wrap-around support, including: A structured induction and re-onboarding experience Personalised career coaching and mentoring Professional development workshops to rebuild confidence and help you thrive from day one A dedicated program manager to guide you through every stage About the team CBA’s Institutional Banking and Markets (IB&M) is responsible for managing the Group’s relationships with major corporate and government clients and institutional investors. It provides a full range of capital raising, transactional, and risk management products and services. IB&M also plays a critical internal role by delivering equities, markets, lending, and transaction banking execution capabilities to other CBA business units, enabling them to capture opportunities with business customers. Our Commodities, Trade and Carbon (CTC) team enables businesses and institutions to create opportunities to drive value, sustainability, and resilience within their global supply chains. About the role Reporting to the Executive Director, Head of Trade Finance Sales, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across CTC, Coverage and Risk. You’ll manage your own client portfolio and play a hands-on role in driving growth through the origination, structuring and delivery of trade finance and working capital solutions for IB&M and SAS clients. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise, build trusted relationships and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and high-performing environment. We understand flexibility matters, so we’re open to part-time arrangements (4 days per week) if that works best for you. This will include: Portfolio management: Drive strong financial outcomes across revenue, risk, NPAT and Profit after Capital Charge for your client portfolio. Strategy and growth: Contribute to client-focused, commercially strategic solutions that support growth across IB&M and SAS. Client and market insight: Build a deep understanding of your clients’ businesses and industries, anticipating their needs and providing tailored solutions. Relationship management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, collaborating to originate, implement, and execute pipeline opportunities. Product and solutions expertise: Leverage CTC’s product suite to develop tailored working capital solutions, partnering with product specialists to continuously enhance client offerings. We’re interested in hearing from people who have: Been on a career break of two years or more (essential) Proven experience in trade finance structuring and execution A strong understanding of client needs across diverse industry segments Confidence operating in complex and ambiguous environments Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills A growth mindset and a collaborative approach within a high-performing team 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: 09/11/2025 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

Manage a client portfolio and drive growth through the origination, structuring, and delivery of trade finance solutions. Build trusted relationships and provide tailored solutions to meet client needs.