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Role SummaryReporting 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 ImportanceAustralia 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
