General Manager, ResolutionAPRA Sydney, AustraliaThe role
As the General Manager Resolution you are responsible for shaping and delivery of APRA's strategy, policy and practices with respect to recovery and resolution of financial institutions, across each of the Banking, Insurance and Superannuation industries.
You will come with significant leadership capability in connecting and collaborating with key stakeholders, leading transformational change, and in building relevant capability within the team and externally, in accordance with APRA's objectives.
The team
The role is a member of the APRA Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Policy & Advice (PAD) Executive team, reporting to the Executive Director. The PAD division is responsible for developing, maintaining, and interpreting APRA's prudential framework and providing advice, support and approvals with respect to matters across all APRA Divisions. The specialist areas within PAD are Advice & Approvals, Legal Services, Licensing, Policy Development and Resolution.
Key responsibilities People leadership: Lead a team of professionals to deliver high quality outcomes, fostering an inclusive environment that creates a sense of belonging and trust, and allows people to actively contribute and reach their full potential;Strategic management: Contribute to the development and implementation of business plans for the Division to ensure they support APRA's strategic, business and operational objectives and priorities;Process: Lead and support the development and implementation of prudential regulation systems and procedures that are targeted at identifying and resolving issues at an early stage;Resolution infrastructure and capability: Lead the team to develop appropriate prudential frameworks for APRA's crisis management responsibilities. Improve APRA's framework, procedures and processes for responding to the failure or near-failure of one or more financial institutions, including through crisis management simulation exercises;Quality resolution outcomes: Participate as a member of relevant governance forums at senior and working group levels to promote quality decision making and matter management of escalated entities and issues;Financial Claims Scheme (FCS): Maintain and enhance APRA's ability to enact the FCS effectively when required. Lead the team to further develop APRA and industry readiness, application and public awareness of the FCS;Operational management: Provide expert level recovery and resolution advice, advising and supporting senior executives in crisis situations;Financial management & resourcing: Manage the operation of the Resolution team within agreed budgetary constraints and devise resourcing strategies to address evolving needs.About you Relevant experience in managing complex financial and operational workouts across diverse stakeholder groups;An understanding of critical financial infrastructure and its role in the system;Strong skills in identifying and analysing systemic risks and evaluating the impact of different workout scenarios;Hands-on experience in designing, assessing, or implementing workout or resolution plans;Familiarity with stress testing and scenario analysis methodologies;Strong leadership and management capabilities;Experience in the financial services sector in a senior leadership capacity;Strong personal integrity and an intuitive understanding of reasonable business practice;Professional qualifications in relevant field or equivalent experience.To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Negative Vetting Level 1 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.
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