2022/23 Product & Strategy Summer Internship Programs (Nov 2022)

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL & CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL 

At CommBank we want you to be in charge of your own career, that’s why we give you a chance to select your preferred program based on your area of interest.  

Within the Product & Strategy area of interest, you will have the chance to join one of the below programs, each with their own unique experiences: 

• Business Banking – Sydney 
  • CommSec – Support Australians to invest with confidence. Enrich their customer experience by working behind the scenes on the CommSec app, website, products and services.
  • Product & Customer – Reimagine products and services for our Business Banking clients. You’ll get a chance to develop an end-to-end customer experience and make meaningful impact to customers from the smallest business to the largest corporates.
• Corporate Affairs - Sydney
  • You ‘ll be empowered to protect and enhance the Groups reputation and assist in advising the Group’s Corporate responsibility and sustainability commitments. You’ll also work on core internal and external communications & Government & Industry engagements.
• Global Markets – Sydney 
  • Global Markets Chief Operating Office - Interested in a future in financial markets? Our Global Markets Summer Analyst Program might be the place for you. Join this team to work on projects, investment portfolio, change and business management for the Global Markets business.
  • Further information on where this opportunity can take you can be found on our website.
• Marketing - Sydney
  • Join the team to promote our brand, products and services! You’ll be challenged to develop, drive and execute a range of strategies, create innovative, best in park work and leverage key communication channels.
• Operations – Sydney & Perth
  • The Chief Operations Office provides banking, markets and regulatory processing and operations services supporting CommBank. They are core in improving and transforming the processes that deliver products, services and productivity benefits across the Bank.
• Retail Banking Services – Sydney 
  • Commercial – You’ll have the opportunity to manage the strategy for our products targeting our everyday customers. You’ll support our world class banking app, analyse insights about customer and managing risk.
  • Digital – You’ll focus on innovating, building and operating digital interactions for our customers. You’ll receive a unique experience in driving retail strategy, bring together our digital touch points to create an integrated and consistent customer experience.

You’ll notice that each of these programs have a strong alignment to our customers, as we are committed to creating products and strategies aligned to our purpose.  

Creating a brighter future for all goes beyond the products and services we provide our customers. Check out how you can get involved in the community or join our employee-led diversity networks.   

When applying, you will have the opportunity to select up to three program preferences. Check out our website for further information about what each program entails!  

BE PART OF A COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED  

The program commences in late November 2022, 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.   

At the end of the Program, you’ll have the opportunity to fast track your application for our Graduate Program for the following year. If successful, you’ll have secured your graduate role and take the pressure off job searching in your final year of study (With the exception of the Global Markets Summer Analyst program) 

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.

WE’RE COMMITED TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN EACH OTHER, SO DON’T WORRY ABOUT TECHNICAL GAPS WE’LL TEACH YOU THE REST! WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Well-rounded individuals who can successfully demonstrate their alignment to our purpose and values.
• You will have excellent communication & interpersonal skills and demonstrate leadership capabilities.
• We value innovation, problem solving, strategic minds and commercial acumen. Most importantly, you will share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service & solutions.
• To be successful there’s no need to have studied a finance degree, we’re looking for interns from every discipline!

WORK IN A WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU  

We’ve re-invented how we work. We’re giving our employees flexibility in how, when and where they work.  

As one of the best places to work in Australia for flexibility, we are committed to creating a workplace for our people that allows us to be more connected to each other. We are dedicated to finding more balance between work and home as we understand that this leads to increased innovation, productivity, and better business outcomes. Visit our website to learn more.

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).