AI Strategy Lead for COO, Data & Analytics

cba; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is seeking a curious and motivated professional to help deliver the future of AI within the COO. This hybrid role focuses on advancing Data, Analytics and AI across fraud, financial crime and operations, translating strategy into practical initiatives and measurable value.

You will work with diverse stakeholders, manage strategic projects, and help embed AI capabilities while supporting executive-level decision-making and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in business strategy consulting or a corporate in-house strategy function.
• Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to take ownership and deliver defined outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and build alignment across structures.
• Exposure to the financial services sector and/or Data, Analytics and AI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, refinement and execution of COO's Data, Analytics and AI strategy.
• Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities, solve business problems and translate strategic priorities into practical initiatives that deliver measurable value.
• Manage and deliver defined strategic projects and workstreams, including problem definition, stakeholder engagement, research, analysis, insight synthesis and recommendation development.
• Prepare clear, executive-ready insights, business cases and recommendations to support decision-making, governance and investment prioritisation.
• Support the Executive Manager, AI, Data & Analytics Strategy in coordinating key AIDA operating rhythms, including people forums, planning activities and EGM reporting, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to agreed quality standards.
• Contribute to strategic roadmaps, delivery plans and success measures that support effective execution and value realisation.
• Partner with teams across COO to support AI adoption and organisational readiness and help embed Data, Analytics and AI capabilities.

Skills

Business strategy consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Structured problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Financial services exposure

Job description

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is seeking a curious and motivated professional to help deliver the future of AI within the COO. This hybrid role focuses on advancing Data, Analytics and AI across fraud, financial crime and operations, translating strategy into practical initiatives and measurable value.

You will work with diverse stakeholders, manage strategic projects, and help embed AI capabilities while supporting executive-level decision-making and governance.