Senior and Principal Analysts, System Risk

Job Description

Senior and Principal Analysts, System Risk Expand your horizons! Exciting opportunities to help APRA fulfill its purpose of promoting the safety and stability of the Australian financial system and protecting the financial wellbeing of the community.APRA’s approach to regulation is underpinned by key strengths, including a system-wide perspective in identifying emerging risks to financial stability, assessing interconnections between sectors and determining appropriate actions. A dedicated System Risk branch assesses the operating environment through financial system, geopolitical and economic lenses. The branch works collaboratively with financial and non-financial risk specialists. The roles The System Risk branch, part of APRA’s Cross-industry Risk Division, is evolving to help meet its purpose of identifying, assessing, and responding to financial system vulnerabilities and risks, and ultimately deliver key outcomes that are aligned with APRA’s Corporate Plan. We are recruiting for several Principal and Senior Analyst roles across three of our teams: Macroprudential Policy team – develop and analyse APRA’s macroprudential policy tools and frameworks. The role involves bringing thought leadership to support policy decision making through economic and quantitative research and analysis. Financial System Risk team – studying the flow of risks and vulnerabilities throughout the financial system to understand interconnections and gaps. The role involves bringing thought leadership to the identification, research and analysis of risks and vulnerabilities relevant to the financial sector, including banking, superannuation and insurance. Stress Testing team – delivery of APRA’s stress testing program across banking, super and insurance sectors and contribution to APRA’s first financial system risk stress test. The role involves high quality financial analysis and reporting of stress testing results and insights to internal and external stakeholders. You will be actively involved in helping the System Risk branch deliver on its purpose by ‘connecting the dots’ and collaborating with a range of risk and financial system specialists. The roles will provide opportunities to engage with other international and domestic government agencies and industry bodies and contribute across APRA. About you Applications are encouraged from motivated and experienced individuals with the following technical and behavioural skillsets: Proven ability to bring a broader perspective, distil a broad range of information, take a strategic view, connect the dots and identify vulnerabilities, risks and interconnections when preparing and delivering analysis Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders, and execute for outcomes Proven interest in and experience of the financial system, key financial sectors (e.g. banking, superannuation and insurance) and the broader economy Strong analytical skills, including the ability to derive insights through data Adept at engaging, influencing and negotiating, self-motivated, curious with a growth mindset, capable of strong critical thinking and judgement Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity, and willing to embrace change For some roles, experience in superannuation, stress testing methodology and process, and financial and economic analysis or modelling is desirable. Please indicate in your covering letter whether you have a preference for any particular team. 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. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process. 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. APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status. To apply, please visit our Careers Page at . #J-18808-Ljbffr