Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence

APRA is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Macro Strategic Intelligence team within our newly formed Risk and Data Analytics Division. As part of the team you will gain a unique perspective across the finance industry as you engage in key macroeconomic activities and apply your skill and experience to APRA's core supervision functions.

The Macro Senior Analyst will play a key role in delivering APRA's stress testing program across the Banking and Insurance sectors. In this role you will work alongside key Risk specialists in areas such as Credit, Market, Liquidity and Operational Risk as well as working in conjunction with other regulators in Australia and New Zealand.

You will also be engaged in analysing and monitoring risks in the global Macroeconomic environment with a focus on emerging risk identification, developing and maintaining early warning indicators and analysing economic trends.

This role offers the opportunity to take the lead in managing important projects with a reach across the Australian financial system.

The successful candidate will have experience in stress testing or financial modelling and a strong background in analytical areas such as finance, economics, actuarial studies or mathematics. You will have excellent problem solving ability along with strong written and verbal communication. Excellent organisational skills along with strong project and priority management are essential and a history of working in high performing teams will be highly regarded.

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 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.

For a role statement and to apply, please visit our Careers Page at www.apra.gov.au. The closing date for applications is 6 July 2018. For further information or assistance, please e-mail talent@apra.gov.au. Please do not apply to this e-mail address.