Executive Manager, Professional Services - Industry Growth & Innovation

Commonwealth BankVIC CBD Melbourne Areafull timeExecutive
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Executive Manager, Professional Services – Industry Growth & Innovation

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Business Banking (BB) supports Australian businesses with market-leading banking, lending and growth solutions.

Within Specialist Sales & Client Solutions, Industry Growth & Innovation develops customer-led growth strategies, industry propositions and innovation initiatives that help customers succeed in an evolving business landscape.

As Executive Manager, Professional Services, you'll lead one of Business Banking's priority industry verticals, shaping how CommBank supports professional services firms, including accounting, legal, consulting, engineering and advisory businesses.

See yourself in our team

Reporting to the General Manager, Industry Growth & Innovation, you'll lead the Professional Services growth agenda, translating customer and market insights into propositions, partnerships and go-to-market initiatives that deliver value for customers and sustainable growth for the bank.

Working across product, distribution, risk, digital, marketing and external partner networks, you'll bring stakeholders together to deliver industry-focused solutions, strengthen customer outcomes and support frontline teams with insights and tools that create meaningful customer conversations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the Professional Services growth strategy aligned to Business Banking priorities.
  • Identifying customer needs, growth opportunities and emerging industry trends.
  • Designing and delivering customer propositions and go-to-market initiatives.
  • Building strong partnerships across Business Banking, the broader Group and external industry networks.
  • Developing thought leadership, industry insights and banker enablement programs.
  • Supporting customer growth through innovative and practical solutions.
  • Embedding strong governance, risk management and execution disciplines.

We're interested in hearing from people who have

  • Experience developing and delivering growth, industry or customer strategies within a complex organisation.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and realise growth opportunities.
  • Knowledge of the Professional Services sector or related industries.
  • Experience building customer propositions, partnerships or go-to-market strategies.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including working with senior leaders.
  • An understanding of innovation, digital transformation and emerging technologies shaping business customers.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams or influencing outcomes across a matrix environment.
  • A strong risk mindset and experience operating within a regulated environment.

Our leadership philosophy

At CommBank, leadership is a privilege, and at its core is a real desire to make a difference in the lives of our people and customers. Leadership is not tied to a title; it is a collection of beliefs and behaviours that energises others to achieve collective and sustainable outcomes.

Our leaders put customer outcomes first, are always learning and pursue our purpose with Care, Courage and Commitment.

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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