Credit Risk Manager
cba· Commonwealth Bank of Australia
About this role
Credit Risk Manager
12-Month Secondment Opportunity
See yourself in our team
Unloan is CommBank's digital home lending business, combining the strength and scale of Australia's largest bank with a simple, technology-led lending experience.
The Unloan Risk team plays a critical role in supporting safe and sustainable growth by ensuring strong credit and financial risk outcomes for our customers and our business. As a Credit Risk Manager, you'll join a small, high-performing team responsible for credit risk governance, responsible lending, policy development and operational risk management. You'll work closely with stakeholders across lending, product and operations to shape policy, improve processes and support key business initiatives.
This role can be based anywhere in Australia, with team members currently located across Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland.
Why join us?
This is an outstanding opportunity to broaden your experience beyond traditional lending or credit assessment and gain exposure to policy development, governance, operational risk, reporting and strategic change.
Working within a small, highly collaborative team means you'll have genuine influence, visibility and the opportunity to contribute across a diverse range of initiatives. You'll be trusted to bring ideas, challenge existing thinking and help improve how Unloan delivers safe and innovative lending solutions.
Whether you're already in a Credit Risk role or looking to take the next step from a senior lending or credit position, you'll gain valuable exposure and development in a fast-moving digital business backed by CommBank.
Do work that matters
Help shape the future of digital home lending by influencing the credit policies, controls and frameworks that support one of CommBank's most innovative lending businesses.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Risk & Controls, you'll play a key role in ensuring Unloan continues to deliver strong customer and financial outcomes while maintaining an effective credit risk framework. You'll partner with stakeholders across the business to balance growth, customer experience and risk outcomes in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing, developing and enhancing credit policies, lender guides and standard operating procedures.
- Identifying policy gaps, opportunities for improvement and recommending practical solutions.
- Acting as a subject matter expert on credit policy, responsible lending and lending operations.
- Partnering with stakeholders across product, lending and operational teams to support initiatives and manage risk effectively.
- Supporting the review and maintenance of lender-facing and customer-facing collateral.
- Contributing to risk reporting, portfolio insights and monthly performance reporting.
- Driving continuous improvement across processes, controls and governance frameworks.
- Supporting the delivery of safe customer and financial outcomes through strong credit risk management.
We're interested in hearing from people who have
- Experience in home lending, credit risk, credit assessment or credit policy environments.
- A strong understanding of home loan products, credit policies, income assessment methodologies and lending documentation requirements.
- Knowledge of responsible lending obligations and the broader regulatory environment.
- Experience developing, reviewing or implementing policies, procedures or operational documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence a range of audiences.
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience interpreting data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical business outcomes.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with reporting and Excel-based analysis.
Candidates currently working as Credit Risk Managers, Senior Credit Analysts, Senior Credit Assessors or experienced lending specialists with policy exposure are encouraged to apply.
Working with us
At CommBank, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve.
We support flexible ways of working and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Together, we're building a workplace where everybody can thrive and contribute to creating better outcomes for our customers.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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This Credit Risk Manager role at cba is based in Sydney CBD Area, VIC CBD Melbourne Area. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Credit Risk Manager role at cba full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Credit Risk Manager role in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia department at cba.
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This Credit Risk Manager position at cba was posted on Oct 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Credit Risk Manager
cba
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