Advanced Analytics Manager - Risk &… at Commonwealth… · Sydney

Advanced Analytics Manager - Risk & Control Automation Location: Sydney CBD Area Flexibility of hybrid WFH with modern, central offices Thrive in an inclusive and highly collaborative work culture Access to extensive learning and development opportunities ​ See Yourself in our Team We are a high-impact, group-wide program team focused on transforming how risk and control assurance is delivered across the organisation. Our Chapter is proud to be part of the wider Financial Services AI and Advanced Analytics Area, delivering insights that support CommBank Group Audit and Assurance. Operating in an agile, squad-based delivery model, our work spans multiple domains, enabling a unique breadth of exposure to complex, enterprise-wide challenges with real downstream impact on how the bank manages risk. With a goal is to uplift control performance through advanced analytics and automation, our environment is grounded in pragmatic, hands-on data and analytics delivery, driven by SQL-first methodologies, and core enterprise data. This balance requires our team to be both technically grounded and forward-looking; people who can deliver outcomes today while helping shape what comes next. As a team, we value curiosity, pragmatism and constructive challenge. We work collaboratively, navigate ambiguity with confidence, and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes that strengthen how the organisation manages risk and controls. Your Impact and Contribution As an Advanced Analytics Manager, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape how data-driven risk management evolves at scale. Operating within a strategic control assurance and risk automation programme, you will work end-to-end across the intelligence lifecycle including data discovery, pre-analysis, development, testing and quality control, translating complex requirements into robust, well-governed analytical solutions. Your impact will be measurable in analytics that assess control effectiveness, identify risk exceptions, and improve risk outcomes across the Group. Working within an agile, squad-based delivery model, you will collaborate across multiple domains including Retail Banking, Business Banking, Institutional Banking and Financial Crime, as a trusted advisor, delivering solutions that have tangible, enterprise-wide impact. You'll be expected to challenge existing control logic and influence better ways of working, partnering closely with business, risk and technology stakeholders as well as Product Owners to manage priorities, shape requirements, and deliver outcomes in line with programme timelines. In this role, you will bring a high degree of technical and leadership expertise, contributing to the ongoing uplift of the team’s capability and helping to embed advanced analytics into control assurance processes as the platform continues to evolve. Your Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced analytics professionals who brings a unique combination of technical depth, risk mindset and stakeholder maturity. We're particularly interested in candidate with: Deep SQL and data analytics capability, with the competence to work hands-on across large, complex enterprise datasets Experience working in enterprise data environments (e.g. data warehouses), with the ability to navigate and connect data across multiple sources A strong data discovery and problem-solving mindset, confident working with incomplete or imperfect data and forming a clear analytical approach Exposure to data ingestion or processing tools (e.g. Alteryx, XCOM or similar), or the ability to work across different data pipelines A strong risk and control mindset with experience in risk management, control assurance, remediation or regulatory environments The ability to translate data into meaningful business and risk insights, clearly articulating assumptions, risks and recommendations Proven experience partnering with and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including the confidence to challenge constructively and shape better outcomes A high level of independence and ownership, with minimal reliance on structured training or oversight Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing deliverables A balanced profile, combining strong analytical capability with sound judgement and commercial awareness Confidence operating in a team where open discussion, challenge and diverse perspectives are valued Why CommBank From investing in advanced analytics and AI, to strengthening how we protect customers from fraud and financial crime, CommBank is continually evolving, giving you the opportunity to do impactful work while building skills that will stay relevant as the industry changes. We offer an environment where you can grow, whether that’s deepening your technical expertise, expanding your career into new domains, or influencing how data and analytics are applied across the Group. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing culture built on our values of care, courage and commitment, where learning, development and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day. 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: 09/05/2026