Principal Analyst, Stress Testing

The Principal Analyst is a key role in delivering APRA's stress testing program with a focus on the Banking industry.
The role will work alongside other teams in the System Risk Branch, as well as collaborating with key financial and non-financial risk specialists, and supervision. You will gain a unique perspective across the finance industry as you engage in key activities to deliver a core APRA function.

The team

The Stress Testing team is part of the System Risk Branch within APRA's Cross Industry Risk Division.
The Stress Testing Team is responsible for developing and delivering on APRA's stress testing strategy, to identify vulnerabilities and assess the resilience of the financial system. The broader stress testing team delivers both industry and system wide stress test activities and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high quality analysis and reporting of APRA stress testing to identify and delivery actionable insights for internal stakeholders
• Engage with industry in design, process and delivery of stress test results
• Prepare reporting of stress testing insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Build and foster constructive relationships with key stakeholders across APRA, including supervisors and risk specialist
• Maintain an up to date and relevant knowledge of emerging risks that may impact the financial system
• Provide subject matter expertise on stress testing to inform APRA's core functions including informing supervisory assessments, forward looking analysis of systemic risks and macroprudential policy
• Communicate stress testing plans and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop improvements to APRA's stress testing methodology and processes
• Contribute to thematic analysis on systemic risk issues across the System Risk branch

About you

• Demonstrated experience in stress testing methodology and processes
• Working knowledge of APRA's prudential framework across regulated industries and associated financial and non-financial risks
• Strong data and technical analysis capabilities, including financial analysis and modelling
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to drive and manage projects
• Demonstrated ability in building, engaging and to communicating effectively with stakeholders, both within and outside of APRA
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Prior experience and familiarity with R and Power BI would be an advantage

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline 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.

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 provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment.

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.

To apply, please visit our Careers Page atwww.apra.gov.au . For further information or assistance, please emailtalent@apra.gov.au.Please do not apply to this email address.

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