Senior Associate High Grade Debt Capital Markets Bond Syndicate

• You are passionate about business growth and driven to continually look for ways to help our customers
  
• We are enhancing our clients' success through market-leading capabilities and unique market insights
  
• Full time, permanent role based in Sydney
  

See yourself in our team:

Capital Markets & Syndicate ("CM&S") within Global Markets is responsible for originating, advising and the execution of primary market debt issuance for clients across the government, semi-government, SSA, financial institution and corporate sectors globally. Working closely with Loan Markets Origination, Loan Markets Syndicate, Fixed Income Sales & Trading, CM&S acts as the originator in addition to link between various partners to drive new primary market debt transactions.

Do work that matters:

As a Senior Associate, you will work with senior executives in Capital Markets & Syndicate to drive origination efforts and manage the execution of debt markets transactions. The role provides exposure to clients, banks and investors, as well as an opportunity to understand the end-to-end origination and execution process across multiple products/markets.

Your responsibilities include:

• Support the CM&S team by working with Sales, Trading and Syndicate to bring new primary bond issues into the domestic AUD/NZD markets as well as providing support as needed to offshore DCM teams based in Asia, London, Amsterdam, New York and Auckland for global issuance in USD or other currencies as relevant.
  
• Co-ordinate pitch materials and RFP responses which will include formulating messaging, suggesting/agreeing content, sourcing information, preparing slides, reviewing and managing stakeholders. Pitches and RFP responses will typically include an overview of funding options, funding strategy, key credit considerations, market conditions, indicative pricing, comparable transactions, process/timetable, execution considerations and credentials.
  
• Drafting of term sheets, indicative pricing runs, trade ideas, market announcements and maintenance of pricing databases.
  
• Assist in day-to-day execution of a transaction which could include preparing engagement letters, deal timetables, invite letters, data rooms, syndication strategies, organising roadshows, investor profiles, reviewing due diligence materials, drafting deal announcements and bookrunning.
  
• Assist in pipeline identification and reporting, league table reporting and maintain databases
  

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

• Analytical Skills: Strong problem solving, numerical and verbal reasoning skills
  
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as an ability to present/speak in a public forum
  
• Time Management Skills: Excellent time management skills including ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to manage a variety of both internal and external stakeholders
  
• High energy: Able to operate at pace and bring a growth mindset
  
• Technical Skills: Strong MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills.
  
• Problem Solving: Proactive and high level of problem solving skills
  
• Risk Mindset -All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.
  
• Approximately 2 year experience in a markets role in either Syndicate, DCM, Sales or Trading would be very desirable
  

As the successful applicant you'll be rewarded with a structured career path that offers a competitive market salary, annual performance incentives, a flexible working environment and great career growth opportunities.

Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. One where we're driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.

Here, you'll thrive. You'll be supported when faced with challenges, and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.

We're determined to make a real difference for Australia's first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest), 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.