Senior Business Banking Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Business Banking Manager is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of small and medium-sized business customers. Requirements typically include substantial business banking or relationship management experience, strong credit and financial analysis skills, knowledge of lending products, and the ability to assess risk and structure suitable solutions. Candidates are expected to build trusted client relationships, identify new business opportunities, meet portfolio and growth targets, collaborate with credit and product specialists, and maintain high standards of compliance and customer service. Strong communication, negotiation, commercial judgement, and leadership skills are essential. Experience leading teams or coaching bankers may also be required.

About the employer

ANZ Bank is one of Australia and New Zealand’s major banking groups, providing retail, business, institutional, and private banking services. Founded in 1835, the bank supports individuals, businesses, and organisations with transaction accounts, lending, payments, wealth services, international banking, and financial markets expertise. ANZ has a substantial branch, digital, and corporate network across Australia and New Zealand, with additional operations in selected Asian and Pacific markets. The organisation focuses on helping customers improve their financial wellbeing and supporting businesses through different stages of growth. Its employees work across customer service, technology, risk, operations, finance, relationship management, and specialist banking. ANZ also places emphasis on responsible banking, inclusion, sustainability, innovation, regulatory compliance, and developing long-term customer relationships.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in banking, finance, technology, healthcare, construction, education, engineering, hospitality, and professional services. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, although regional areas also need skilled workers. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, multicultural, relatively informal, and focused on professionalism, clear communication, teamwork, and work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from lively cities and beaches to regional towns, national parks, and outdoor activities. Living costs can be high, especially in Sydney and Melbourne, so housing and transport should be researched carefully. Visa options include employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration pathways, graduate visas, and working holiday visas, depending on nationality, occupation, qualifications, and experience. Relocating usually requires health insurance, tax registration, banking arrangements, and proof of work rights. Check current requirements with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs.