BANK OF CHINA

BANK OF CHINA

Bank of China (BOC) is one of the 'Big Four' state-owned commercial banks in China and one of the oldest banks in the world, established in 1912. The Sydney Branch was established in 1942, making it the first Chinese bank to operate in Australia. After resuming banking operations in 1985, Bank of China (including Bank of China Limited and Bank of China (Australia) Limited) has been instrumental in promoting Australia-China trade and economic relations. BOC is the only Chinese bank in Australia holding a licence to serve both retail and wholesale customers, offering a comprehensive range of financial products including corporate banking, trade finance, personal banking, treasury operations, and cross-border services.

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Company Overview

Bank of China (BOC) is one of the 'Big Four' state-owned commercial banks in China and one of the oldest banks in the world, established in 1912. The Sydney Branch was established in 1942, making it the first Chinese bank to operate in Australia. After resuming banking operations in 1985, Bank of China (including Bank of China Limited and Bank of China (Australia) Limited) has been instrumental in promoting Australia-China trade and economic relations. BOC is the only Chinese bank in Australia holding a licence to serve both retail and wholesale customers, offering a comprehensive range of financial products including corporate banking, trade finance, personal banking, treasury operations, and cross-border services.


AI Intelligence

Basic Information

Industry
Banking / Financial Services / International Trade Finance
Company Size
201-500
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW, Australia (Parent: Beijing, China)
Work Style
onsite

Tech Stack

Core Banking SystemsTrade Finance PlatformsAnti-Money Laundering SystemsSWIFTOnline Banking PlatformsRisk Management SystemsRegulatory Compliance Technology

Hiring & Interview

Hiring Trend
➡️ Stable
Interview Style
Formal, structured interview process typical of major international banks. Expect competency-based questions, assessment of banking knowledge, and evaluation of cross-cultural communication skills. Bilingual proficiency (Chinese/English) is often assessed. Roles in compliance, risk, and treasury involve technical assessments. The process typically includes HR screening, department interview, and senior management approval over four to six weeks.

Culture Highlights

  • One of China's 'Big Four' banks with over 100 years of history
  • First Chinese bank in Australia with 80+ years of local presence
  • Unique position bridging Australian and Chinese financial markets
  • Only Chinese bank with both retail and wholesale licences in Australia
  • Strong focus on Australia-China trade and economic development

Open Roles

Assistant Risk Manager

Sydney
Junior
Full-time
Security
Published 2020/08/26