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Clerical - Administrative
Executive Director Capital Markets and Syndicate COO
Clerical - Administrative
#33718
Remote / WFH
Commonwealth Bank
Job Description
Influence one of Australia's leading Capital Markets franchises
Lead strategic transformation across a global platform
Executive Director leadership role with enterprise-wide impact
See yourself in our team
Do work that matters
This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team of Capital Markets & Syndicate as Executive Director, COO.
Partnering closely with the Co-Heads of CM&S, you'll be responsible for driving the strategic, operational and governance agenda of the business. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll help shape business strategy, enhance operating effectiveness, lead transformation initiatives and ensure the business continues to operate with strong discipline, scalability and regulatory excellence.
You'll sit at the intersection of business strategy, front-office enablement, risk management and enterprise execution, helping one of the market's leading capital markets franchises deliver outstanding outcomes for clients while maintaining a robust control environment.
Key responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership to define and execute the strategic priorities of the CM&S business
Lead business planning, performance management and resource allocation across the franchise
Drive operational excellence, governance and execution discipline across front-to-back workflows
Oversee the risk, regulatory and control framework, ensuring strong outcomes in a highly regulated environment
Sponsor and lead major technology, data and transformation initiatives
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Global Markets, IB&M and Group functions
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing COO team focused on strategy, governance and delivery
Represent the business in key governance forums and strategic decision-making discussions
We're interested in hearing from you if you have
Experience leading large-scale strategic, operational or transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of regulatory, governance and risk frameworks within financial services
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior executives and control functions
A track record of translating strategy into execution and delivering outcomes in complex environments
What's in it for you?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible Executive Director leadership role at the centre of one of Australia's leading Debt Capital Markets and Syndication businesses. You'll work alongside senior executives to influence strategy, drive large-scale transformation and shape the future operating model of the franchise.
In return, you'll join a high-performing and collaborative culture, gain exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives and enjoy access to market-leading development opportunities, competitive remuneration and performance-based rewards.
If you're a strategic leader with deep capital markets experience and a passion for driving business performance, transformation and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Advertising End Date: 20/06/2026
Lead strategic transformation across a global platform
Executive Director leadership role with enterprise-wide impact
See yourself in our team
Do work that matters
This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team of Capital Markets & Syndicate as Executive Director, COO.
Partnering closely with the Co-Heads of CM&S, you'll be responsible for driving the strategic, operational and governance agenda of the business. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll help shape business strategy, enhance operating effectiveness, lead transformation initiatives and ensure the business continues to operate with strong discipline, scalability and regulatory excellence.
You'll sit at the intersection of business strategy, front-office enablement, risk management and enterprise execution, helping one of the market's leading capital markets franchises deliver outstanding outcomes for clients while maintaining a robust control environment.
Key responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership to define and execute the strategic priorities of the CM&S business
Lead business planning, performance management and resource allocation across the franchise
Drive operational excellence, governance and execution discipline across front-to-back workflows
Oversee the risk, regulatory and control framework, ensuring strong outcomes in a highly regulated environment
Sponsor and lead major technology, data and transformation initiatives
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Global Markets, IB&M and Group functions
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing COO team focused on strategy, governance and delivery
Represent the business in key governance forums and strategic decision-making discussions
We're interested in hearing from you if you have
Experience leading large-scale strategic, operational or transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of regulatory, governance and risk frameworks within financial services
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior executives and control functions
A track record of translating strategy into execution and delivering outcomes in complex environments
What's in it for you?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible Executive Director leadership role at the centre of one of Australia's leading Debt Capital Markets and Syndication businesses. You'll work alongside senior executives to influence strategy, drive large-scale transformation and shape the future operating model of the franchise.
In return, you'll join a high-performing and collaborative culture, gain exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives and enjoy access to market-leading development opportunities, competitive remuneration and performance-based rewards.
If you're a strategic leader with deep capital markets experience and a passion for driving business performance, transformation and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Advertising End Date: 20/06/2026
