Analyst/Senior Analyst

Job Description

The team perform prudential supervision and risk assess a defined group of regulated entities to achieve APRA’s purpose of ensuring a stable, competitive and efficient financial system. As the Analyst/Senior Analyst you are responsible for identifying and investigating prudential risks and issues in collaboration with other supervision teams and specialist risk teams. The team are known as a trusted, high-performing and collaborative team, who are accountable for delivering on supervisory strategies and action plans. The team aspire to be innovative in the way they supervise, transparent in the way they engage, and dynamic in their response to change. Key responsibilities Assessing the quality of the supervised organisation’s management, strategies, practices and systems; Performing preliminary analysis of the internal structure and business relationships of specialised supervised organisations to identify any potential problems and provide a complete background of knowledge and share with more seniors in the team; Identifying issues and developments that may lead to serious problems and raising these as issues/concerns before they manifest; Identifying issues at institutions that may adversely impact member outcomes; Maintaining an up to date and relevant knowledge of market issues that may impact on supervised organisations and may influence the depth of analysis of supervised organisations; Adapt style and process of supervision depending on the supervised organisation’s type, size, complexity, functions and risk and be flexible to deal with the difference in approach; and Acquiring and developing a range of financial analysis and other supervisory skills to support high-quality analysis and risk assessment of supervised organisations. About you Knowledge of the superannuation industry; Up to date with financial market trends and legislative environment; Excellent organisational, self and priority management skills; Strong financial analysis, investigative and research skills; Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; and Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline. To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance. About APRA The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia’s financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system. At APRA we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members. APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr