Job Overview & Organization Mission

Lead institutional client relationships and structure syndicated debt financing, hedging, and capital solutions for Australia’s largest mining and energy conglomerates.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is seeking a seasoned Relationship Director to join our Institutional Banking & Markets division in Sydney. You will manage high-value corporate relationships across the Natural Resources and Critical Minerals sector, leading multi-disciplinary teams across Debt Global Markets, Project Finance, and Sustainable Finance to deliver bespoke capital solutions.

As a key member of the team at Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Originate and: Originate and lead execution of multi-hundred-million-dollar syndicated credit and project finance facilities.
• Manage total: Manage total relationship profitability (ROCE), debt coverage ratios, and credit risk governance for ASX-listed corporate accounts.
• Deliver complex: Deliver complex treasury hedging solutions, interest rate derivatives, and foreign exchange facilities.
• Partner with: Partner with Sustainable Finance specialists to structure sustainability-linked loans and decarbonization bonds.
• Represent the: Represent the bank at corporate boardrooms and industry conferences as a senior sector expert.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Economics, Finance, or Engineering + MBA or CFA preferred.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 8+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• 8+ years of tier-1 institutional banking, corporate finance, or global markets experience.
• Extensive track record structuring complex syndicated debt facilities in the mining, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Deep expertise in credit structuring, corporate balance sheet analysis, and capital market dynamics.
• Exceptional executive presence, relationship origination, and deal closing capabilities.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Commonwealth Bank of Australia, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$190,000 – AU$235,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Executive remuneration package ($190,000 – $235,000) + significant institutional performance bonus.
• State-of-the-art headquarters in Darling Square with executive dining, wellness centre, and hybrid work.
• Unrivalled leadership opportunities within Australia’s most capitalized financial institution.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

CBA Institutional Banking and Markets delivers customized financial services, risk management, and capital funding to major corporate institutions.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Commonwealth Bank of Australia careers gateway.