Senior Analyst/Manager Stress Testing

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CommBank’s Risk Management team is seeking a Senior Analyst/Manager to lead credit risk stress testing across non-retail portfolios, turning rigorous analysis into clear, decision-ready insights. You will apply advanced analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools to strengthen models, reporting and critical regulatory submissions, including APRA and ICAAP programs.

The role combines hands-on analytics with stakeholder engagement across the business, guiding senior forums and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, physics or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced analytics capability across data analysis, statistical modelling, model validation and insight generation.
• Knowledge of IFRS 9, regulatory capital and macroeconomic modelling, with credit risk or stress-testing experience highly regarded.
• Proficient in R, R Shiny and SQL. Python or another programming language would also be valuable.
• Can use automation and AI-enabled tools to improve coding efficiency, documentation and model workflows with appropriate validation.
• Communicate complex analysis clearly and can influence stakeholders, including presenting findings to senior audiences.
• Have knowledge of credit risk management, risk concepts and processes. Experience across non-retail portfolios is advantageous.
• Can coach or mentor others. Prior people leadership experience is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver APRA and Group ICAAP stress-testing activities, including credit risk impact assessment for non-retail portfolios.
• Prepare business unit results, support management review and respond to questions arising through Group and regulatory submissions.
• Deliver industry, geographic and portfolio stress tests that assess emerging risks and areas of heightened concern.
• Run deep-dive analysis and sensitivity testing to support papers, decisions and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain, monitor and enhance statistical and quantitative credit risk stress-testing models in line with model standards.
• Use data, dashboard reporting and clear documentation to translate complex findings into practical insights.
• Engage business and risk stakeholders to incorporate expert judgement and present outcomes to senior forums.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing team while remaining close to the technical work.

Skills

Advanced analytics

R Shiny

SQL

Python

Stakeholder influence

Model validation

Automation tools

Data storytelling

Credit risk know-how

Education

Econometrics/Statistics/Math/Physics degree

Tools

R

Shiny

SQL

Python

Job description

Senior Analyst / Manager, Stress Testing

• Lead rigorous credit risk stress testing across non-retail portfolios and turn complex analysis into clear decisions.
• Join a collaborative risk team where hands-on technical work, stakeholder influence and career growth go together.
• Use advanced analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools to strengthen models, reporting and insight.
  

Do Work That Matters

Be part of the team that helps CommBank make better decisions. Risk Management partners across the Group to identify, assess and manage risk, protecting our customers, strengthening the bank and enabling sustainable growth.

In this role, you will combine hands-on analytics with strong stakeholder engagement to design, execute and deliver credit risk stress tests for non-retail portfolios. You will produce decision-ready insights, enhance quantitative models, and contribute to the annual APRA and Group ICAAP stress-testing programs, as well as targeted industry and portfolio stress tests.

See yourself in our team

You will join the IB&M Risk Credit Portfolio team within Risk Management. The team delivers stress testing, IFRS 9 provisioning, risk projects and process improvements, working with stakeholders across the business, Risk Management and model validation teams in Australia and offshore.

• Deliver APRA and Group ICAAP stress-testing activities, including credit risk impact assessment for non-retail portfolios.
• Prepare business unit results, support management review and respond to questions arising through Group and regulatory submissions.
• Deliver industry, geographic and portfolio stress tests that assess emerging risks and areas of heightened concern.
• Run deep-dive analysis and sensitivity testing to support papers, decisions and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain, monitor and enhance statistical and quantitative credit risk stress-testing models in line with model standards.
• Use data, dashboard reporting and clear documentation to translate complex findings into practical insights.
• Engage business and risk stakeholders to incorporate expert judgement and present outcomes to senior forums.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing team while remaining close to the technical work.

We’re interested in hearing from people who:

Bring strong quantitative judgement, curiosity and the ability to connect technical analysis with business decisions. We know great candidates may not meet every requirement listed below. If this opportunity excites you and you believe your experience could add value, we’d love to hear from you.

• Have tertiary qualifications in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, physics or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Bring advanced analytics capability across data analysis, statistical modelling, model validation and insight generation.
• Have knowledge of IFRS 9, regulatory capital and macroeconomic modelling, with credit risk or stress-testing experience highly regarded.
• Are proficient in R, R Shiny and SQL. Python or another programming language would also be valuable.
• Can use automation and AI-enabled development tools to improve coding efficiency, documentation and model workflows while applying appropriate validation and human judgement.
• Communicate complex analysis clearly and can influence stakeholders, including presenting findings to senior audiences.
• Have knowledge of credit risk management, risk concepts and processes. Experience across non-retail portfolios is advantageous.
• Can coach or mentor others. Prior people leadership experience is welcome but not essential.

Working with us:

At CommBank, we’re committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and respectful workplace. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we’re particularly committed to making a positive difference for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For support please contact 1800 989 696.