Institutional Banking and Markets (IB&M) leads the Group’s relationships with major corporate and government clients and institutional investors. We offer a full suite of capital raising, transactional, and risk management products and services. IB&M also plays a critical internal role by providing markets, lending, and transaction banking execution capabilities to other CBA business divisions.
The FIC (Fixed Income and Currencies) Trading Desk is a cornerstone of IB&M, responsible for market-making, risk management, and hedging client-acquired risks. We manage significant inventories across rates, FX, credit, and both linear and non-linear derivatives. Our focus is on servicing client interest in large-scale risk transactions, often in illiquid markets. Our reputation as reliable market makers are built on our commitment to liquidity—even in challenging times.
Your Impact & Contribution
You’ll join as an Associate trader, bringing a strong work ethic and relevant skills to help improve the business. You’ll progressively work toward becoming an established trader on one of our desks.
We’re embracing AI and looking for talent that brings fresh perspectives and capabilities in using the latest tools, models, and disciplines.
The trading desk is fast-paced, requiring constant improvements in systems, workflows, and risk infrastructure—areas where junior traders play a key role.
We’re taking an AI-first approach to enhance how we operate, serve clients, and manage pricing and hedging.
You’ll have access to industry-leading LLMs and a suite of machine and deep learning models to help drive innovation.
What You’ll Gain
Training to become a flow trader in a high-volume FIC business.
Rapid growth opportunities and the chance to take on standalone mandates early.
A key role in helping the business become AI-ready.
Your Skills & Experience
Strong understanding of risk and financial outcomes.
Familiarity with linear and non-linear derivatives (e.g., through university coursework).
Excellent verbal communication—essential in a dynamic dealing room.
Proficiency in Python, Java, or C.
Ability to work independently under pressure and embrace new challenges.
A commitment to well-being: enjoy access to changerooms, secure bike parking, monthly bike servicing, and proximity to fitness facilities like Darling Harbour and the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre.
Your Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or related fields.
Comfortable writing code and working with technical tools.
Live our values and demonstrate key people capabilities, and we’ll support your growth—whether that’s moving across the organisation or stepping into leadership. Use this role’s capabilities as a guide for your next move.
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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