Principal Analyst Stress Testing and System Risk

2 days ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Full time

**The role**

The Principal Analyst plays a key role in leading thematic analysis on systemic risk issues and in delivering APRA’s stress testing program across the Banking, Insurance and Superannuation sectors.

This role offers an opportunity to take the lead in stress testing with a reach across the Australian financial system and strengthen stakeholder engagement. Providing broad thought leadership to the System Risk branch in understanding vulnerabilities and risks across the financial system, including those resulting from interconnections in the system and from trends in the broader macroeconomic and international environment.

**The team**

The Stress Testing team develops and delivers APRA’s stress testing program to provide forward looking analysis and assurance at both industry and system level.

This role will work alongside key risk specialists in areas such as capital, credit, market, insurance, liquidity, investment, climate, and operational risk.

**Key responsibilities**

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Stress Testing and opportunities include:

- Leading thematic analysis on systemic risk issues across the System Risk branch
- Leading the execution of APRA’s stress testing activities across Banking, Insurance and Superannuation sectors; including the design, analysis and reporting of APRA’s system stress test
- Leading the further development of APRA’s stress testing approach and capabilities
- Building and fostering constructive relationships with key stakeholders across APRA, other government agencies and regulated institutions
- Providing guidance and coaching to team members.

**About you**
- Demonstrated experience in thought leadership on financial system risk
- Strong knowledge and experience in stress testing methodology and process, including financial modelling
- Demonstrated ability to build, engage and to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, both within and outside of APRA
- A working knowledge of APRA’s prudential framework across all regulated industries and associated financial and non-financial risks
- In-depth knowledge of key systemic risks and transmission channels across APRA’s regulated industries
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to drive/manage projects
- 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.

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