Commonwealth Bank
2022 CommBank Financial Services Accounting Graduate Program (Feb 2022)
Sydney
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- Apply by 25 Jul 2021
- Start date 13 Feb 2022
DO WORK THAT MATTERS
We provide financial support to our Board, our shareholders and work closely with all areas of CommBank and help set our overall business strategy. We are responsible for providing performance management, advice and governance.
We advise each business unit about project management and also provide services such as consulting, taxation advice, decision support, management information system design and competitor analysis.
We are looking for people who love numbers. Financial Services teams sit as the backbone to all our business units. We're looking for someone who is a strong communicator, critical thinker, and has a consultative approach.
This 18 month structured Program starting on 14th February 2022, includes three six-month rotations in our core business areas with a fourth rotation of your preference while you are supported in finding your permanent placement within the Financial Services team. We provide financial support to graduates to complete their CA Certifications.
WE INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
When you join our Graduate Program, you join as a full-time permanent employee. So you know we're invested in you to transition from full-time study to full-time life!
It centres around 4 key elements:
- Shine: Contribute from day one by working on real projects that impact our business and our customers, within Australia's largest bank.
- Develop: Participate in market-leading training to develop your technical and soft skills. This will help with the transition to full-time work from university and ensure you excel in your immediate and future roles.
- Network: Build networks and friendships through unparalleled access to senior leaders, project leads and program sponsors, enhancing your personal and business profile.
- Contribute: Give back to the community through graduate initiatives, driving positive change across our organisation and improving the wellbeing of our graduate cohort.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- You are an Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of your application (essential);
- In your final year of your university degree or have graduated within the last 12 months (essential); and
- Achieving at least a credit average across your university degree (essential).
At CommBank, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the customers, businesses and communities we serve. As a value's driven organisation, we nurture and support our people; through focusing on skill and talent development, collaboration, flexibility and internal promotion. With service in mind at every touch point, we take accountability for the role we play in securing and enhancing the financial wellbeing of people, businesses and communities. At CommBank you can be you.
Reviews
Client meetings, speaking with the frontline team regarding client files, administrative work
It will vary depending upon what department/business unit you are in. However in my circumstance I am an Graduate/Analyst; my daily task involve morning emails, attending to applications and strategy papers, lots of meetings, some longer one rife with information or short ones to provide updates. Then after a lunch with the team it is back into credit writing. Then finishing off the day with emails. There is always time for a coffee run with the team and some good quality banter.
My role involves balancing business and customer needs in innovative and strategic ways. Day to day, I work on projects that involve uplifting certain aspects of the CBA App. I also work towards my graduate development goals to ensure I make the most out of this experience.
About the employer
Commonwealth Bank
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Banking & Financial Services
A brighter beginning for your career.
Pros and cons of working at Commonwealth Bank
Pros
Work-life balance and culture.
The vast amount of opportunities in the field of technology can help you upskill and keep motivated.
The people at CBA are extremely welcoming and talented.
Flexible working style and arrangements.
Clear investment in the technology area. This supports graduates in this area significantly.
Cons
As the company has the head office in Sydney, most of the teams are located there. If you are based in other cities, you may not have anyone in your team around you.
There is a level of competitiveness I find specifically in the Grad program cohort.
Limited career progression.
The over-importance of networking. You may not get as far as being 100% your authentic self.
With CBA being such a large organization, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the ecosystem and find the right person who can help.