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    Commonwealth Bank of Australia Reviews

    Updated 21 January 2019
    1,273 reviews

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    Pros

    • "I also take full advantage of the work/life balance offered here to support my volunteering commitments with full backing from managers" (in 170 reviews)

    • "Amazing flexible working and work life balance" (in 101 reviews)

    Cons

    • "I have run into some red tape within the organisation that has halted work on projects (although it was finished with approvals)" (in 58 reviews)

    • "In a large organisation it can be slow to bring new initiatives to life" (in 49 reviews)

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    1. "Great company to work for"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time

      Pros

      team, culture, diversity, focus on getting customer outcomes right, great worklife balance

      Cons

      In a large organisation it can be slow to bring new initiatives to life

    2. "Premier Banking Associate"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time

      Pros

      Great and easy to use systems with good training provided.

      Cons

      Career growth based on network and not merit.

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    3. "Turbulent times"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Job security - you could spend your entire career in this bank. That can also be seen as a con - lots of dead wood....

      Cons

      Politics
      Ego
      Behaviours do not align with the values
      Salary below market

      Advice to Management

      Invest in the business

    4. "cba"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      shares given as part of package

      Cons

      The work culture was too intense.

    5. "Senior Associate"

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      Current Employee - Senior Associate in London, England
      Current Employee - Senior Associate in London, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      work life balance is ok but office is not very mixed

      Cons

      under pays compared to market

    6. "KYC Analyst"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time

      Pros

      good salary package and benefit

      Cons

      lack of communication
      management is not effective
      promotion without valid reasons/only when the annual survey result looked bad.

      Commonwealth Bank of Australia Response

      17 Sep 2018

      Thanks for your post. We pride ourselves of providing a range of employee benefits. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback and have passed it on to the relevant people in the... More

    7. "Compliance manager"

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      Current Employee - Compliance Manager
      Current Employee - Compliance Manager
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Amazing training opportunities
      Lots of smart, talented people to learn from
      Good career progression
      Great management

      Cons

      As it is a very large organisation ,it can be a bit political.

      Advice to Management

      Invest in cross-skill opportunities for staff, there will be less turnover if there is opportunity to move within a team.

      Commonwealth Bank of Australia Response

      31 May 2018

      Thank you for your comments. We work hard to provide great development opportunities for our people. We’ve passed on your comments to the relevant team. Have a lovely day!

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      "CommBank"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time

      Pros

      - Great work/life balance
      - Good career progression and lateral move opportunities

      Cons

      - Political being a large organisation

    9. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good culture, 9 -5, okay benefits, good central location

      Cons

      pay is a on the low to medium range compared to the rest of the Market

      Advice to Management

      Better and more transparent communication in a timely manner

    10. "Top bank, good management but bureaucratic"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time

      Pros

      Strong name, recognised in the the industry

      Cons

      Sydney makes all important decisions

      Advice to Management

      keep up the good work