Analyst - Business Banking Client Services

<p><span><span><b>See yourself in our team:</b></span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Business Banking Client Services (BBCS) supports the in-life Commercial Lending needs of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Business Bank.</span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The 50-person strong team supports over 14,000 customer needs a year from 8+ locations around Australia.</span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span><b>Do work that matters</b></span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The Business Banking Client Services Commercial Lending team plays a critical role in ensuring the financial wellbeing of small business lending customers and communities.</span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Our nationally based commercial analysts work collaboratively with bankers, specialists and support teams to review the commercial lending needs of small business customers and support a variety of commercial needs including:</span></span></p><ul><li><span>Discharges (Full and Partial)</span></li><li><span>Pricing requests</span></li><li><span>Lending Decisions</span></li><li><span>Restructures and debt consolidations and</span></li><li><span>Credit Reviews</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Reporting to the Team Manager, Commercial Lending the Analyst role supports the assessment and processing of commercial lending applications.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We have options for you to work in any location across Australia. By having a dispersed workforce this allows us to better understand and support all of our customers with any of their commercial lending needs.</span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span><b>Your Responsibilities:</b></span></span></p><ul><li><span>Work closely with customers and their authorised representatives (e.g. solicitors, accountants) to support the commercial lending needs of CBA’s business customers</span></li><li><span>Prepare well-reasoned credit decisioned and correspondence in line with CBA credit strategy</span></li><li><span>Provide high-quality, timely customer service</span></li><li><span>Develop and maintain professional relationships in support of team goals and objectives</span></li><li><span>Supporting your Manager and Executive Manager with special projects as required</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span><b>We’re interested in hearing from people who have:</b></span></span></p><ul><li><span>A passion for customer service with a focus on innovation and solutions focused thinking</span></li><li><span>Strong commercial lending and credit decisioning experience (CAA 2 or higher)</span></li><li><span>Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of business structures</span></li><li><span>Strong understanding of business lending product and associated processes/systems</span></li><li><span>Tier 2 (highly regarded, if not already attained role requirement is to obtain Tier 2 within 30 days of commencing in role)</span></li><li><span>Attention to detail and ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders</span></li><li><span>Advanced analytical and Microsoft excel skills</span></li><li><span>Exceptional written and oral communication skills</span></li><li><span>Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines</span></li><li><span>Good organisational and time management skills</span></li><li><span>Previous experience in a similar role</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span><b>Your Qualifications</b></span></span></p><ul><li><span>A recognised qualification or degree in a <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Risk/Compliance/finance/Business</span> related discipline</span></li><li><span>CAA 2 or higher</span></li><li><span>Tier 2 (highly regarded, if not already attained role requirement is to obtain Tier 2 within 30 days of commencing in role)</span></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><span>If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply </span>through <a href="https://sidekick.hr.cba" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sidekick</a> to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.</p><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Advertising End Date: 28/05/2026

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