- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Role Summary
Reporting to the Head of APAC GPS, the Australia Head of GPS is responsible for leading and growing Bank of America's GPS franchise in Australia, one of the firm's key international growth markets.
The role provides overall leadership for the Australia GPS franchise, including business growth, client engagement, country governance, talent leadership and franchise development. The individual will partner closely with Country Leadership, Corporate Banking, Global Markets and regional GPS leaders to drive commercial performance while strengthening the broader Bank of America franchise in Australia.
Strategic Importance
Australia is a strategic growth market for Bank of America and a significant international franchise. Beyond delivering business growth, the role is expected to strengthen the overall franchise through client connectivity, cross-LOB partnership, governance excellence and leadership development. Given the breadth of scope and strategic exposure, the role may also serve as a development pathway for future regional business leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the growth and strategic direction of the Australia GPS franchise.
- Deepen client relationships, drive market penetration and deliver integrated treasury and payments solutions.
- Partner with Country, Regional and Line of Business leaders to maximize franchise opportunities and strengthen cross-LOB collaboration.
- Represent GPS internally and externally with clients, regulators and key market stakeholders.
- Maintain strong governance, risk and regulatory oversight across the Australia GPS platform.
- Lead talent, succession and leadership development efforts across the organization.
- Drive strategic initiatives that enhance franchise performance, organizational effectiveness and long-term growth.
- Act as a key steward of the Bank of America franchise and culture within Australia.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of leadership experience within transaction banking, treasury services, payments, corporate banking or a related financial services business.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale client franchises and delivering sustainable business growth.
- Deep understanding of treasury, payments and working capital solutions.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to operate effectively across a complex matrix organization.
- Experience engaging with regulators, senior executives and key external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in developing talent, building high-performing teams and leading organizational change.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic and commercial leadership
- Franchise and enterprise mindset
- Client-centric leadership
- Executive presence and influence
- Risk and governance excellence
- Talent and succession leadership
- Organizational transformation and change management
- Collaboration across global, regional and country stakeholders