Principal Analyst, Stress Testing

7 months ago

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

The Principal Analyst will play a key role in delivering APRA’s stress testing program across the Banking, Insurance and Superannuation sectors. This role offers the opportunity to take the lead in stress testing with a reach across the Australian financial system, and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

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

You will also contribute to exploring how trends in the broader macro environment translate into risks to the regulated financial industries.

**The Role**

The role will report to the Manager, Stress Testing and opportunities will include:

- Leading the execution of APRA’s stress testing activities across Banking, Insurance and Superannuation sectors; including the design, analysis and reporting of APRA’s industry stress tests.
- Building and fostering constructive relationships with key stakeholders across APRA, other government agencies and regulated institutions.
- Leading the further development of APRA’s stress testing approach and capabilities.
- Providing guidance and coaching to team members.
- The Team
- The Stress testing team is responsible for developing and delivering to APRA’s stress testing strategy, providing assurance of capital resilience across the regulated financial system. The team provides forward-looking analytics and insights, driving risk-based supervisory and policy decisions.
- The team is part of Macro and Industry Insights branch within APRA’s Cross Industry Division.

**About you**
- A technically strong background in financial modelling
- A working understanding of APRA’s prudential framework across all regulated industries, covering topics such as capital, liquidity, and credit risk
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to build, engage and to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, both within and outside of APRA
- Familiarity with R and Power BI would be an advantage

**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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