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    Commonwealth Bank of Australia Reviews

    Updated 15 February 2019
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    • "I have run into some red tape within the organisation that has halted work on projects (although it was finished with approvals)" (in 60 reviews)

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

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    1. "Good employer"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sydney
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sydney
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Looks after employees
      Good benefits
      Embraces flexible working arrangements

      Cons

      Salary review process is not ideal, they look at market rate and aligns to market rather than look at performance and pay accordingly i.e. even for high performance staff gets pay market rather than above market

      Advice to Management

      Look at your salary review process if you would like to retain high achievers

    2. "Typical working hours"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

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

      Pros

      - Bank holidays
      - Flexible
      - Wide career paths

      Cons

      - Very reliant on other departments

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    3. "Software engineer"

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

      I worked at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time

      Pros

      excellent culture, opportunities to grow your career

      Cons

      too many middle management

    4. "Satisfaction beyond career and wealth"

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      Current Employee - Cyber Security Architect in Sydney
      Current Employee - Cyber Security Architect in Sydney
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      My personal experience has been that of an enriched exchange of thoughts amongst like-minded professionals with high aspirations and strong ethics, bringing the best of their abilities and personal background to facilitate a confluence of positive ambitions plus healthy relationships.

      Cons

      It comes with all the cons a big enterprise might have. Nonetheless, for a person used to this type of environment I consider this a situation that brings its own challenges rather than a disadvantage as such.

    5. "FInancial Assist Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Financial Assist Specialist in Sydney
      Current Employee - Financial Assist Specialist in Sydney
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great people and culture, big on change and development.

      Cons

      Repetitive work and opportunities depend on who you know

    6. "CSR agent"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

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

      Pros

      meet new people every day

      Cons

      stressful situation at work today

    7. "RBS Graduate Program"

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      Current Employee - Graduate in Sydney
      Current Employee - Graduate in Sydney
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Wide exposure to retail banking business and variety of roles
      Genuine investment in learning and development opportunities
      Supportive employment environment with good working conditions and pay

      Cons

      Lack of clarity around long term career options within company
      Salary less competitive than some other graduate programs

      Advice to Management

      Clearer and more honest conversations around career trajectory and planning within the graduate program and personalised advise based on individual preferences.

    8. "IAM Application Engineer"

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

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

      Pros

      Get to work on the best technology and with the best minds in the industry.

      Cons

      None. Till now had a very good experience.

    9. "Looks after employees"

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

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

      Pros

      Great culture
      Support for flexibility
      High performance
      Meritocracy

      Cons

      Facing challenges as the industry undergoes increased regulatory focus amidst ongoing intensive market competition.

    10. "Prof DC - Impressions"

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      Current Employee - IT Architect, ES, DGP Group in Sydney
      Current Employee - IT Architect, ES, DGP Group in Sydney
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Commonwealth Bank of Australia full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      A great place to work, great and skillful people and teams, exciting programs of work. Frontline of IT technology

      Cons

      Extremely large enterprise takes quite a time to get deep knowledge of the current state of IT landscape.

      Advice to Management

      None, they are doing very professional and engaged work