Job Description

About us:

Institutional Banking and Markets (IB&M) is responsible for managing the Group’s relationships with major corporate and government clients and institutional investors, and provides a full range of capital raising, transactional and risk management products and services. The division also performs an important internal role for the Group by providing markets, lending and transaction banking execution capabilities to other CBA business units that allows them to capture opportunities with business customers.


IB&M’s purpose is to combine global connectivity and capability to build a better Australia.


IB&M Finance supports the IB&M business through monthly branch reporting, balance sheet substantiation, provision of data for management information and ad-hoc requirements to facilitate the control and reporting.


Picture yourself in the team:

The New York Finance team is responsible for the regulatory and financial reporting of the Group’s New York Branch operation, as well as the managing the related tasks and controls of the wider finance function.


Reporting is provided to local management, the IB&M Leadership Team, Group Finance and to external stakeholders, including market regulators.


We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to work effectively and collaboratively within the New York finance team and the IB&M business, as well as building relationships across the wider CBA network.


To be successful in this role, a strong drive on continuous improvement, eliminating waste, and a focus on what matters is critical.


Do work that matters:

As a Finance Analyst in the New York Finance team, your main responsibilities will include:


* Key contribution to the month end process, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations;
* Provide in-depth analysis of various expense items;
* Assist with the monthly accounting process for the FINRA registered broker dealer, specifically on revenue streams including USPP, DCM, Fixed Income;
* Preparation of monthly management reports in a timely manner;
* Assist with the preparation of regulatory reporting submissions to the Federal Reserve, FINRA and Group Regulatory Reporting;
* Assisting with the completion of testing across the operational risk framework;
* Assist with audit deliverables to our regulators/ auditors including OCC, FINRA, PwC and Internal Audit;
* Review and approval of invoices for accurate ledger posting;
* Participation in ad-hoc Finance projects, testing and system upgrades.

We are interested in hearing from candidate who are:

* Well versed with statutory accounting principles, IFRS and US GAAP;
* IT literacy with sound knowledge and experience of Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint;
* GL systems and reporting skills;
* Knowledge of SQL, Excel VBA, other coding;
* Business related degree (accounting, commerce, economics, business, finance);
* Knowledge of the Institutional or Investment Banking industry preferred;
* Excellent communication skills and active building of relationships within and across the businesses;
* Good commercial acumen and attention to detail and an ability to work independently.

*The salary range for this role is from $80,000 to $95,000. The salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.*

*In order to be considered, please indicate your minimum salary expectations and availability on the application form.*

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.


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Advertising End Date: 14/12/2024