Lead Analyst - Financial Stability, Policy & International

Lead Analyst – Financial Stability – Policy & International

• Help build the RBA’s capabilities to support advice to the Monetary Policy Board and the Council of Financial Regulators on financial stability and monetary policy interactions, and advice to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority on macroprudential policy.

• Play a key role in shaping the RBA’s assessment of the implications of financial stability and macroprudential policy for monetary policy, and vice-versa.

• Conduct analysis and research to enhance the RBA’s analytical tools and support decision making. 

• Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment that allows flexible working arrangements and opportunities to grow

About the role

As a Lead Analyst in the Policy & International team within the Financial Stability Department, you will play an important role in enhancing the RBA’s capabilities to provide expert advice on financial stability and monetary policy interactions to the Monetary Policy Board and Council of Financial Regulators. You will also help build the RBA’s capability to provide advice to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority on macroprudential policy.

An important aspect of this role is understanding how the RBA’s monetary policy might affect or be affected by financial stability considerations, and the implications of APRA’s macroprudential policy for monetary policy. To do this you will work closely with your manager and other teams to help develop the RBA’s analytical toolkits and models, and undertake analysis and research that contributes to the policy development and decision making.

This is a cross-cutting role and you will frequency engage with other parts of the Financial Stability Department, RBA and with other agencies on the Council of Financial Regulators.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have the ability to understand and interpret key data sources, publications, and other relevant information sources, as inputs for analytical work.

• Possess strong analytical skills with experience of developing economic or financial models.

• Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills which you can apply to complex policy issues.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and be capable of adjusting style and content for different audiences.

• Be able to work independently and collaboratively, judge what issues are most important and reprioritise quickly as circumstances change.

• Hold a degree in Economics, Finance or a related field, with a strong foundation in economic and/or financial principles.

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.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

Application Close :

April 04, 2025

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