Associate Director, Financial Institutions and Government

Commonwealth Bank • New York, NY

2d • $185,000 - $217,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Sitting in IB&M’s Global Client Solutions business, the FIG Ecosystem covers International, Central Banks and Public Sector client relationships through the provisioning of advice, structuring and execution of product solutions tailored to the needs of our client groups. This is an exciting opportunity to join the FIG ecosystem in our Banks Coverage Team, based in New York and reporting locally to the Director, FIG, plus ED, FIG, London based.

Requirements

• 3-5 + years experience in corporate or institutional banking, investment banking or a related financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of industry sectors, market dynamics and the products and services that support corporate clients, including corporate finance, debt capital markets, global markets, transaction banking and risk management.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients, identifying opportunities and delivering outstanding client outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in financial analysis, transaction structuring and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound understanding of regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, KYC obligations and risk management principles.
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics or a related discipline, with the ability to analyse complex financial and legal information and exercise strong commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic insights and identifying opportunities to deliver tailored banking and financial solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' businesses, financial performance and market dynamics to identify growth opportunities and support long-term client strategies.
• Lead client pitches and transaction execution, coordinating cross-functional deal teams to ensure seamless delivery and exceptional client service.
• Prepare high-quality transaction materials, including business cases and credit submissions, ensuring robust analysis and timely approvals.
• Champion a strong risk and control environment by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, governance standards and the Bank's risk appetite.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems and data quality, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level