Lead Analyst

The RBA is looking for Lead Analysts to join its Domestic Markets department. In these roles, you will get to:
- work in an intellectually stimulating environment and collaborate with high-calibre teams of dedicated and collegiate public policy professionals- build your analytical skills and understanding of the Australian economy, financial institutions, and financial markets in a supportive environment with comprehensive training, coaching and development opportunities- provide expert advice to shape policy and improve the welfare of the Australian people.

Your team

Domestic Markets is responsible for implementing the Reserve Bank's operations in domestic financial markets and producing policy-relevant research and analysis to inform monetary policy. There are roles available across multiple teams:
- Monetary Policy Implementation - Dealing is responsible for implementing the Monetary Policy Board's policy decision by dealing in the domestic repo and government bond markets. The team also conducts research and policy work related to the Bank's operations in financial markets, produces regular analysis on money market conditions and liaises with market participants.- Institutional Markets Section (IMS) and Securities Markets Section (SMS) provide analysis, research and policy advice on issues related to financial conditions facing Australian households and businesses. In broad terms, the teams consider: how is monetary policy transmitting through the banking system and wholesale funding markets? And how is that affecting decisions to save, borrow and invest? This work is highly relevant for monetary policy and involves a mix of research, briefing and statistical work. The teams also collaborates with government agencies on other policy issues and produce key financial statistics.

Your role

Your role may include:
- analysing and interpreting a broad array of data and information to identify and answer policy-relevant research questions, in collaboration with other teams across the Bank- helping to implement our domestic market operations and contribute to related policy work- communicating how developments in domestic and international financial markets affect economic conditions and monetary policy transmission- liaising with external stakeholders, including market participants and other government agencies.- overseeing the production of key financial statistics

About you

We are looking for motivated and engaged analysts with a strong interest in policy-relevant work in a collaborative environment. To be successful in these roles you will have:- demonstrated ability to undertake analysis covering topics that are less well-defined and/or require a wider range of analytical approaches.- demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and to collaborate productively with others, and to work independently as required- clear communication skills, including an ability to prepare well-written reports and deliver clear presentations- a degree in economics, finance or a related field, preferably an honours degree or higher.

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.

Application Close:
August 03, 2025

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