Senior Behavioural Scientist

Senior Behavioural Scientist

• You are ready to join one of the world’s largest corporate behavioural science units
• We are specialist team that partners with leading international researchers and multi-disciplinary teams
• Together we can drive the organisation’s purpose to improve the financial wellbeing of our customers and communities

Do work that mattersThe Behavioural Economics team is responsible for bringing the latest behavioural science insights and research methods into the CBA Group, and maximising the impact of these insights through rigorous empirical methods. Our team provides a supportive environment to grow as a behavioural science researcher and practitioner. Our work spans across the Group, providing opportunities to work alongside industry-leading User Experience, Data Science and Strategy teams.In this role you will be responsible for applying behavioural science to improve everyday financial decisions. You will be responsible for supporting the Group in delivering evidence-based experiences to improve the financial wellbeing of our customers. This role will report to the Lead – Behavioural Economics Advisory. The team sits within the Decision Sciences business unitSee yourself in our teamCommBank is Australia’s largest bank, serving millions of customers every day. The CommBank Behavioural Economics team was established in 2017 to help to achieve the bank’s purpose, which is to improve the financial wellbeing of our customers and communities.With an emphasis on evidence, experimental method and expert collaboration this team has delivered a range of financial services innovations, leading research outputs and positive business, customer and community outcomes.On any given week will see you

• Identifying opportunities where behavioural science can help improve everyday financial decisions
• Designing and executing large-scale randomised controlled trials
• Producing and presenting rigorous research outputs
• Serving as a subject matter expert for business units across the Group
• Communicating scientific insights and project outputs to executive leaders and the wider financial services industry

Above all, this opportunity will allow you to have fun and grow within a highly dynamic, collaborative and innovative work environment.We are interested to hear from you if you have:

• Strong familiarity with behavioural science / economics literature
• Technical understanding of empirical methods used in social sciences (e.g. statistics; econometrics; RCTs)
• Professional experience (financial services or management consulting experience is a plus)
• Project management experience (people management and experience supporting research projects preferred)
• Proven ability to communicate scientific insights clearly and concisely to industry audience
• Demonstrated ability to use statistical programming software (R or Python preferred)

Qualification:

• Extensive professional experience with Undergraduate or Masters level credential in behavioural and economic science (e.g. psychology, cognitive science, economics, computational social science).
• Alternatively, some professional experience with Masters or Doctoral level credential in behavioural and economic science (e.g. psychology, cognitive science, economics, computational social science)

Working with us:Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you.Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. 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 will thrive. You will be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We’re hiring talent from across all of Australia and have opened technology hubs in Melbourne and Perth. We really love working here, and we think you will too.**Apply Now to live your best life, by doing your best work with us! **If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through 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: 21/05/2024