Senior Analyst

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) invites applications for a Senior Analyst in Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne. The role focuses on supervising Australia's largest banks, analysing financial and non-financial risks and contributing to supervisory assessments to maintain a safe, stable financial system.

You will interact with banks and work within APRA's General Insurance and Banking Division. The position offers exposure to banking, risk management and prudential supervision,

Qualifications

• Experience in banking, financial services or risk management.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess complex information and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong written, verbal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse information to identify emerging risks, issues and trends.
• Contribute to major bank cohort supervision and benchmarking activities.
• Develop supervisory risk assessments and recommendations to address prudential issues.
• Engage with banks and participate in supervisory reviews.
• Prepare briefings and advice for internal decision-makers.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy and regulatory initiatives across APRA and the financial sector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Judgement

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority – Brisbane QLD

• Develop supervisory skills to support high-quality analysis & risk assessment in the financial industry\\
• This role can be based in our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office

The role

As a Senior Analyst, you will help supervise some of Australia's largest banks. You will analyse financial and non-financial risks, engage with banks and contribute to supervisory assessments that support APRA's objective of maintaining a safe and stable financial system, while ensuring regulation remains efficient and proportionate.

This role provides an opportunity to develop expertise in banking, risk management and prudential supervision while working on issues that matter to Australia's financial system and community.

The team

The General Insurance and Banking Division is responsible for the supervision of all general insurers and banks. The Division supports APRA's core function through supervision that contributes to the safety and stability of the financial system, while ensuring regulation remains efficient and proportionate.

You will work closely with supervisors, risk specialists and policy teams across APRA, and engage with banks, government agencies and industry stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse information to identify emerging risks, issues and trends;
• Contribute to major bank cohort supervision and benchmarking activities;
• Develop supervisory risk assessments and recommendations to address prudential issues;
• Engage with banks and participate in supervisory reviews;
• Prepare briefings and advice for internal decision-makers;
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Contribute to policy and regulatory initiatives across APRA and the financial sector.

About you

• Experience in banking, financial services, risk management, consulting, economics, accounting, public policy or a related field;
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to assess complex information and exercise sound judgement;
• Strong written, verbal and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively; and
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government 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.