Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.

Position Title

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) - Institutional Banking & Markets Intern

Location

Sydney

Position Duration

10 weeks

29 November 2021 – 4 February 2022

Position Overview

DO WORK THAT MATTERS

As part of the Institutional Banking & Markets (IB&M) Summer Intern Program, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to work with major corporate, government clients and institutional investors. The team performs a critical role in providing products and services to stakeholders that make a significant impact on everyday life.

As a summer intern, you’ll assist teams on high profile projects where you can help to build a better Australia.

Depending on which area of the business you intern in, you could be actively involved with financial analysis, financial modelling, preparation of pitch books, undertaking research projects, dealing directly with internal and external clients, and attending client and management meetings.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The environment in IB&M is fast paced and exciting. We’re looking for someone who is a team player, adaptable, a critical thinker, innovative and motivated.

You don’t have to be a finance student to fit into the IB&M team — we have a range of people in the business with engineering, law, science to arts backgrounds who are all making a significant contribution to the bank.

WE INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

The program commences in late November 2021, where you’ll join as a full-time employee over the summer. Here you’ll get a taste of what it’s like working at CommBank through formal learning events and workplace-based experiential learning, to help you decide if we’re the right fit for you.

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

The program centres around 4 key elements:

Shine: Contribute from day one by working on real projects that impact our business and our customers, within Australia’s largest bank.

Develop: Participate in market-leading training to develop your technical and soft skills. This will help with the transition to full-time work from university over the summer, and ensure you excel in your immediate and future roles.

Network: Build networks and friendships through unparalleled access to senior leaders, project leads and program sponsors, enhancing your personal and business profile.

Contribute: Give back to the community through intern initiatives, driving positive change across our organisation and improving the wellbeing of our intern cohort.

ABOUT IB&M

Institutional Banking and Markets (IB&M) is responsible for managing CommBank’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. IB&M’s purpose is to combine global connectivity to build a better Australia.

IB&M also performs an important internal role for the Group by providing global markets, trade finance, corporate and institutional lending to other CommBank business units that help them capture opportunities with business and retail customers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you someone who asks ‘why’ a lot? We love curious people who think differently and challenge the status quo. We’re looking for proactive, ambitious, and resilient Graduates who have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to succeed.

If you’re a motivated, driven self-starter who’s passionate about Institutional Banking and Markets, we’d love to see your application.

More Info about IB&M

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• You are an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of your application (essential);

• You are a New Zealand citizen already residing in Australia, and an Australian resident for tax purposes at the time of your application (essential);

• You are in your penultimate year (second last year) of your university degree, or if you are doing a double degree, you must be in your penultimate year of your overall studies (essential); and

• You are achieving at least a credit average across your university degree (essential).

To be eligible, you must be finishing your final semester in either middle or end of 2022 (inclusive of honours).

You can be studying a Bachelors or Masters but not a Grad Certificate or Grad Diploma.

You must be available full time from 29 November 2021 – 4 February 2022 (exclusive of Christmas break). CBA are able to provide some flexibility on hours for medical appointments, but candidates should be willing to work full time hours. The full time requirement ensures you get the full experience of the program – such as participating in a number of professional development/networking events hosted by the campus learning team, involvement in key projects to allow you to implement your skills and shine. There is also a showcase in the final week of the program where you will present on your assigned project and experience during the summer, so having you actively involved in all aspects of the program will ensure CBA are setting you up for success to be potentially considered for a graduate offer.

Sydney-based candidates only. Unfortunately the internship cannot be run remotely.

Stepping Into applicants will also need to apply to CBA's online application form at www.commbank.com.au/graduate (applications are open 5th-25th July). AND encourages candidates to apply earlier rather than later to ensure CBA have ample time to offer, prepare and implement any workplace adjustments needed for the recruitment process.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Online application – submit your resume, transcript and 500 word motivational response to show your interest in the program (remember to also flag you identify as having disability and one of the CBA team members will contact you to discuss the adjustments they can provide)

2. Online testing

3. Digital interview (discuss why you applied for CBA, show your understanding of the industry)

4. Virtual assessment centre – first part is a 90 minute recorded case study via HireVue. Second part is a 1 hour virtual interview with 2 assessors. from the business

ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

CBA are committed to providing support, changes or accommodations to candidates with disability at any stage of the recruitment process. In the past, they have provided adjustments such as phone screens instead of digital interviews, removal of time restrictions on online testing, large fonts, accessibility adjustments, typing responses instead of speaking.

Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a general employee medical check. AND are here for your support throughout this process if needed.

Ideal Degree/Discipline

All

Eligibility Requirements

Penultimate year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Permanent residents and Australian citizens only

Identify as having disability

Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance

Apply Here

www.tfaforms.com/420924

Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 1300 363 645 for further information.

Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.