Senior Relationship Executive, Ballarat

Commonwealth Bank; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank in Ballarat is seeking a Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking to lead a diversified portfolio of commercial clients and drive deal strategy. You’ll work with a tight-knit team focused on regional businesses, helping them grow and thrive with tailored banking solutions.

The role emphasizes long-term client relationships, proactive service, and collaboration with product and specialist teams to deliver value across cash flow, capital, wealth, risk and investment needs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing a commercial portfolio.
• Strong negotiation and advisory skills.
• Experience in regional business banking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture long-term client relationships across Ballarat.
• Lead deal strategy, structuring, negotiation and risk management.
• Identify new business opportunities through networks and referrals.
• Understand complex client needs and collaborate with product and specialist teams.
• Deliver comprehensive solutions across cash flow, capital, wealth, risk and investment.
• Partner across the region to support Ballarat's thriving business landscape.

Skills

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Portfolio management

Business development

Collaboration

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance

Job description

Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking | Ballarat

• Lead a diversified portfolio of commercial clients, driving deal strategy, structuring and trusted, long-term relationships.
• Join a tight-knit, values-driven team in one of Victoria's most historic and fastest-growing regional cities.
• Help established regional businesses grow, adapt and thrive.

Do Work That Matters

Be part of a team that's passionate about helping Australian businesses succeed. In CommBank's Business Banking team, you'll partner with customers to support their ambitions, backed by market-leading technology, a collaborative culture and opportunities to grow your career. Our Commercial Banking team in Ballarat sits within the broader Regional & Agribusiness Banking division, where we're deeply committed to strengthening the financial wellbeing of regional communities across Australia.

See yourself in our team

As a trusted advisor, you'll partner with established commercial clients across Ballarat and the broader region, helping them grow, adapt and thrive. You'll manage a diversified portfolio of corporate clients ($10M–$200M turnover) and work alongside Relationship Executives, Account Managers and Analysts to deliver comprehensive solutions across cash flow, capital, wealth, risk and investment needs. You'll enjoy the autonomy to innovate, the support to succeed and the tools to lead, all within a genuinely great culture.

• Build and nurture long-term client relationships through proactive, high-touch service.
• Identify new business opportunities through your professional networks and referral partners.
• Understand complex client needs and collaborate with product and specialist teams.
• Lead deal strategy, structuring, negotiation and sound risk management.
• Deliver meaningful impact using your expertise and our leading banking solutions.
• Partner across the region to support the continued growth of Ballarat's thriving business landscape.

We're interested in hearing from people who:

We'd love to hear from relationship-led professionals who bring extensive commercial depth and a genuine passion for regional business. You'll combine strong client instincts with the curiosity and resilience to keep learning and delivering.

• Are passionate about building relationships and supporting regional business success.
• Bring strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of portfolio growth.
• Have a growth mindset and genuine curiosity to keep learning.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex challenges.
• Are resilient, proactive and outcomes focused.
• Hold tertiary qualifications in commerce, finance or a related discipline.

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