Analyst, Resolution

Analyst, Resolution

• Supportive learning environment & the opportunity to be involved in interesting, diverse & dynamic work
• Provide oversight & support to a core element of APRA’s Corporate Plan
• Join a genuinely flexible, family friendly & inclusive culture with hybrid working arrangements

The role

You will be involved in the research, development, and recommendations of APRA strategies and policies on failure and crisis management, including implementing prudential standards for resolution planning. As well as contributing to the management of live cases (that is, failing entities) and the administration of the Financial Claims Scheme.

The team

The Resolution team has responsibility for all aspects of APRA’s function as a resolution authority, covering the resolution framework implementation, conducting resolution planning for significant and complex entities, assisting with individual entity recovery and exit plans, ensuring APRA has effective resolution management processes/procedures, and the administration of the Financial Claims Scheme.

The Resolution team liaises closely with other areas within APRA, such as Legal and Supervision, and externally, including with the other Council of Financial Regulators agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of strategies and policies for resolution planning, balancing between prudential safety and the size and complexity of the institutions supervised;
• Contribute to analysis on Australia’s recovery and resolution planning framework, including maintaining currency with developments internationally;
• Contribute to the development of resolution policy framework and documentation; 
• Conduct well-balanced analysis, given the various competing interests often involved in resolution planning;
• Build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across APRA, industry, and government; and
• Be part of an interdisciplinary team supporting entities in stress and/or facilitating orderly resolutions to protect both beneficiaries and the financial system.  

About you

• Learning mindset and analytical skills that facilitate the capacity to think broadly and about operational detail;
• Experienced financial analysis, investigative and research capabilities;
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Ability to engage stakeholders, internally and externally, in a confident manner; and
• Appetite to take on new challenges and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive team culture.  

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.