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The role
APRA’s mandate is to protect the Australian Community by establishing and enforcing prudential standards and practices designed to ensure that, under all reasonable circumstances, financial promises made by institutions we supervise are met within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.
To help us deliver on our mandate and strategic priorities, we are looking for a number of highly talented and motivated individuals to join our banking supervision team.
As an Analyst/Senior Analyst, you will undertake prudential supervision and risk assessment assignments across a defined group of authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) in order to achieve the government and APRA’s objective of providing a prudentially sound financial system. You will work within a small team with responsibility for supervision of a portfolio of organisations.
The team
The General Insurance and Banking Division supports APRA’s core function by undertaking prudential supervision and risk assessment activities to achieve the government and APRA’s objective of providing a prudentially sound financial system. The Division’s strategic is focus is to improve outcomes for banking and general insurance customers.
Key responsibilities
Engage closely with supervised institutions to ensure that actions to protect depositors are followed;
Maintaining an up to date and relevant knowledge of market issues and policy proposals that may impact on supervised organisations;
Acquiring and developing a range of financial analysis and other supervisory skills to support high quality analysis and risk assessment of supervised organisations;
Performing preliminary analysis of the internal structure and business relationships of specialised supervised organisations to identify any potential problems and provide a complete background of knowledge and share with more seniors in the team;
Adhering to the accepted work practices to adapt a style and process of supervision depending on the supervised organisation’s type, size, complexity, functions and risk; and
Contributing to the assessment of the quality of the supervised organisation’s management, strategies, practices and systems.
About you
Knowledge and understanding of the APRA mission, objectives, functions, processes and systems;
Knowledge of relevant legislation;
Up to date with financial market trends and legislative environment;
Experience across analysis environments;
Excellent organisational and self-management skills;
Strong financial analysis, investigative and research skills;
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; and
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
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 role
APRA’s mandate is to protect the Australian Community by establishing and enforcing prudential standards and practices designed to ensure that, under all reasonable circumstances, financial promises made by institutions we supervise are met within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.
To help us deliver on our mandate and strategic priorities, we are looking for a number of highly talented and motivated individuals to join our banking supervision team.
As an Analyst/Senior Analyst, you will undertake prudential supervision and risk assessment assignments across a defined group of authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) in order to achieve the government and APRA’s objective of providing a prudentially sound financial system. You will work within a small team with responsibility for supervision of a portfolio of organisations.
The team
The General Insurance and Banking Division supports APRA’s core function by undertaking prudential supervision and risk assessment activities to achieve the government and APRA’s objective of providing a prudentially sound financial system. The Division’s strategic is focus is to improve outcomes for banking and general insurance customers.
Key responsibilities
Engage closely with supervised institutions to ensure that actions to protect depositors are followed;
Maintaining an up to date and relevant knowledge of market issues and policy proposals that may impact on supervised organisations;
Acquiring and developing a range of financial analysis and other supervisory skills to support high quality analysis and risk assessment of supervised organisations;
Performing preliminary analysis of the internal structure and business relationships of specialised supervised organisations to identify any potential problems and provide a complete background of knowledge and share with more seniors in the team;
Adhering to the accepted work practices to adapt a style and process of supervision depending on the supervised organisation’s type, size, complexity, functions and risk; and
Contributing to the assessment of the quality of the supervised organisation’s management, strategies, practices and systems.
About you
Knowledge and understanding of the APRA mission, objectives, functions, processes and systems;
Knowledge of relevant legislation;
Up to date with financial market trends and legislative environment;
Experience across analysis environments;
Excellent organisational and self-management skills;
Strong financial analysis, investigative and research skills;
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; and
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Analyst, Banking position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Sydney Central Business District offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
