Credit Risk Senior Analyst

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank in Sydney is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead stress testing and capital analytics. You will analyse model outputs, collaborate with Risk, Finance, Treasury and Product, and help inform capital outcomes for our customers and communities.

You will translate complex data into clear insights for stakeholders, contribute to governance of stress testing models, mentor junior team members and ensure compliance with APRA standards while delivering high-profile risk initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in stress testing, capital, risk modelling, analytics or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with data and analytical tools such as SAS, SQL, R or Python.
• The ability to translate complex concepts into clear and meaningful insights for stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Data Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead stress testing activities and provide insights that support risk management and capital planning.
• Analyse model outputs and communicate findings to stakeholders across the Group.
• Partner with teams across Risk, Finance, Treasury and Product to support accurate capital outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and governance of stress testing models.
• Support junior team members through coaching and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and relevant APRA prudential standards.

Skills

Stress testing

Capital analytics

Risk analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Finance/Data Science

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Job description

You are

A Senior Analyst with experience in stress testing, capital, credit risk, analytics or quantitative modelling. You're curious, commercially minded and enjoy turning complex data into meaningful insights.

We are

A highly engaged team passionate about innovation, risk excellence and continuous improvement.

Together we can

Help shape how CommBank assesses risk under adverse scenarios and manages capital outcomes for our customers and communities.

See yourself in the team

The Capital Accuracy, Forecasting and Stress Testing team supports the management of risk within the Retail Bank by delivering insights that help assess risk, inform capital decisions and support regulatory outcomes. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Risk, Treasury, Finance and Product, contributing to enterprise-wide decisions that strengthen the financial wellbeing of our customers and communities.

Do work that matters

As a Senior Analyst, you'll play a key role in delivering stress testing and capital insights that support strategic decision-making across the Group. You'll work on high-profile risk initiatives, helping to assess portfolio performance under a range of economic scenarios while ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in risk, capital and analytics while building relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Lead stress testing activities and provide insights that support risk management and capital planning.
• Analyse model outputs and communicate findings to stakeholders across the Group.
• Partner with teams across Risk, Finance, Treasury and Product to support accurate capital outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and governance of stress testing models.
• Support junior team members through coaching and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and relevant APRA prudential standards.

We're Interested In Hearing From People Who Have

• Experience in stress testing, capital, risk modelling, analytics or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with data and analytical tools such as SAS, SQL, R or Python.
• The ability to translate complex concepts into clear and meaningful insights for stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Data Science or a related field.

We recognise that no candidate meets every requirement. If you're excited by the opportunity but don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you.

At CommBank, you'll be part of an organisation committed to innovation, inclusion and continuous learning. You'll have the opportunity to work on highly visible risk and capital initiatives, partner with senior stakeholders across the Group and access ongoing development and career opportunities to help you grow your career.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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