The roleThe 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 teamThe 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 responsibilitiesLeading thematic analysis on systemic risk issues across the System Risk branchLeading 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 testProviding subject matter expertise on stress testing to inform APRA's core functions including informing supervisory assessments, forward-looking analysis of systemic risks and macroprudential policyLeading the further development of APRA's stress testing approach and capabilitiesBuilding and fostering constructive relationships with key stakeholders across APRA, other government agencies, and regulated institutionsProviding guidance and coaching to team members.About youDemonstrated experience in thought leadership on financial system riskStrong knowledge and experience in stress testing methodology and process, including financial modellingDemonstrated ability to build, engage, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, both within and outside of APRAA working knowledge of APRA's prudential framework across all regulated industries and associated financial and non-financial risksIn-depth knowledge of key systemic risks and transmission channels across APRA's regulated industriesStrong problem-solving skills with ability to drive/manage projectsFamiliarity 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 APRAThe 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.
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