Commonwealth Bank

Credit Risk Analyst

Posted: 5 hours ago

Job Description

You are analytical and eager to learnWe are passionate about data and automationTogether we can revolutionise the customer experienceDo work that matters Business Bank (BB) secures and enhances the financial wellbeing of people, businesses and communities, particularly CBA’s small and medium sized enterprise clients. This includes those in rural and regional areas, as well as the needs of CBA’s online trading and broking customers. Business Lending (BL) is a product and specialised team that offers working capital, business loans, asset finance, corporate and property finance to our customers. As a crew we are focused on enhancing the customer experience, to be the #1 business lender in Australia.See yourself in the team The Business Credit Risk Strategy Centre of Excellence is responsible for developing automated credit strategies that provide the best lending experience for our customers, within risk appetite. We build credit strategies to support the automation of business lending, in-life processes and arrears management.We use data, analytics, risk management practices and commercial acumen to build strategies that provide the best risk-reward outcome.In this role As an analyst, you will be working on developments in credit strategy, automated decisioning and portfolio monitoring of Business Lending products. As well as supporting wider Business Banking projects with credit risk analytics, insight, reporting and controls.You will be assisting in analytical deep dives and identifying developing trends and new opportunities. You will maintain portfolio monitoring tools while working with your stakeholders to influence change that optimises business return while maintaining great customer outcomes.The right candidate will be analytical and curious, with an attention to detail. They take pride in their work, going the extra mile to provide high quality output. They will be eager to learn and develop their technical skills and business acumen.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking on the delivery of new and existing business lending credit risk strategies for Business LendingManipulating data to investigate developing trends and draw insightUsing hypothesis led analytics to assess portfolio performance, and formulate initiatives that generate business and customer valueUsing data to assist management and project stakeholders across the business with decision makingDeveloping and maintaining effective controls that ensure our credit strategies and processes operate safely within agreed tolerances and meet our risk and governance obligationsReporting, escalating and remediating issues in a timely manner and in line with the Group’s operational risk processes, ensuring risk issues and actions are appropriately managedWe’re Interested In People WhoAre curious with ability to independently problem solveHave a positive attitude and willingness to develop skillsExperience in credit risk or similar experience (e.g. analytics)Preferred proficient in data analytics tools eg: R/Python/SAS/SQL, and MS SuiteAbility to work with large data sets to gather insightsCan use data driven analytics to develop insights, reporting and recommendationsAbility to understand complex problems and take a structured approach to solvePreferred degree in relevant discipline (Economics, Statistics, Maths, Actuarial, Finance, Engineering or Sciences)If this sounds like you, apply now!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.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.Advertising End Date: 08/12/2025

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