Overview Director Fixed Income & Interest Rate Strategy at Commonwealth Bank. The role is based in Sydney or New Zealand. Commonwealth Bank has a leading team of economists and strategists providing insights, forecasts and updates on domestic, international, sustainable, commodity, and financial economic trends. The Global Economic & Markets Research (GEMR) team publishes daily, weekly and monthly reports, podcasts and ad-hoc notes. The Interest Rate Strategist will develop and communicate CBA’s views on Australia, New Zealand and global bond and interest rate markets to internal stakeholders and external clients. Responsibilities Independently develop and communicate interest rate trade ideas and provide relevant, regular and timely notes with minimal supervision. Cover Australian and NZ OIS and swap markets, BBSW, BKBM, SOFR, domestic and cross-currency basis swaps, options, and relevant regulatory and banking issues as required. Lead provision of fixed income ideas, including bonds, semis, agencies, and SSAs as appropriate. Utilise and support further development of CBA market database and quantitative analysis (QDAT) where applicable. Liaise with Fixed Income & Rates Trading, DCM and Sales teams in line with compliance and regulatory guidelines. Pro-active marketing with relevant client base, particularly balance sheets & institutional investors. Adhere to CBA policies including confidentiality, media, privacy, and all compliance-related protocols including the bank’s Research Procedures. Provide timely strategy views and advice to add value for CBA’s clients and internal Sales and Trading staff. Travel domestically and internationally to meet and present strategy to the CBA Group’s clients as required. Raise the profile of CBA with key institutional, corporate and investor clients. Qualifications & Skills Strong in-depth knowledge of global financial markets, particularly Australia, New Zealand, and US bond, option and interest rate markets and products. Strong understanding of regulatory, fiscal and central bank policies and their implementation. Analytical with strong problem solving, numerical and verbal reasoning skills. Ability to take responsibility for ongoing distribution of notes & views when Head of Rates Research is away. Strong influencing, written & verbal communication skills, including potential media exposure. Team-oriented with the ability to work independently. Commitment to comply with regulations, policies and processes. Tertiary qualifications in finance, commerce, mathematics, or economics (preferably honours or above). AFMA accreditation or equivalent preferred; CFA, Masters of Finance or MBA desirable. What We Offer This opportunity will suit an existing Director or someone seeking a challenge with exposure to a wide range of stakeholders. You will be part of a focused, hardworking and passionate team with a structured career path within Global Markets. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual performance incentives, a flexible working environment and long-term opportunities with CBA. If you’re part of the Commonwealth Bank Group, apply via Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support your next career step. Accessibility note: if you require additional support, please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696. Advertising End Date: 16/09/2025 J-18808-Ljbffr