Senior / Lead Analyst - Council of Financial Regulators, Financial Stability Department

• Play a key role in delivering the CFR’s program of work to continue to strengthen the resilience of the Australian financial system.

• Support Australia’s financial system regulators in identifying and assessing potential systemic vulnerabilities.

• Conduct high-quality analysis to inform policy advice and support decision making.

• Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment that allows flexible working arrangements and opportunities to grow.

About the role

As a Senior/Lead Analyst in the CFR team within the Financial Stability Department, you will play an important role in delivering the Council’s program of work to continue to strengthen the resilience of the Australian financial system.

The CFR team leads in coordinating the Council’s program, which brings together the RBA, APRA, ASIC and the Treasury on a number of priority areas. As part of the team, you will grapple with some of the key policy issues facing the Australian financial system and contribute to delivering on the Council’s priorities through a range of working groups and forums.

The role is expected to be for a 2-year fixed term contract or internal secondment, with an initial focus on a particular CFR work program launched this year, as well as contributing to the broader activities of the team. This will include enhancing our capabilities to plan for and respond to instances of financial instability, working closely with CFR agencies on identifying and assessing potential systemic vulnerabilities in the financial system, and helping deliver high-quality analysis and policy advice to the CFR.

This is a cross-cutting role and you will engage on a daily basis with the other agencies on the Council, as well as with other parts of the Financial Stability Department and other Departments at the RBA. It is open to applicants at a Lead analyst or Senior analyst level.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience in the monitoring and analysis of policy and regulatory developments in the economy and/or financial system.

• Think strategically about a broad range of complex policy issues, displaying an aptitude for problem-solving and thought leadership.

• Display strong interpersonal and communication skills which you can leverage to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Be able to work in an independent and highly organised manner, to judge what issues are most important and to re-prioritise quickly as circumstances change.

• Hold a degree in Economics, Finance or a related field, with a strong foundation in economic and/or financial principles. Previous experience in policy development or risk management roles in the Australian financial system is desirable, but is not a prerequisite.

Be More
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

Application Close :

April 24, 2025

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