Analyst/Senior Analyst, Superannuation

• Join APRA and make a real difference to the financial sector
• Multiple opportunities across frontline supervision and specialist teams
• These roles can be based in our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office

The Team and Role
The Life and Private Health Insurance and Superannuation (LPHIS) Division is recruiting a range of Analysts and Senior Analysts to join its superannuation supervision and specialist teams.
LPHIS performs prudential supervision and risk assessment of regulated life insurance, private health insurance and superannuation entities. Its supervisory and specialist teams work together across APRA to identify current and emerging risks, influence stronger risk management and governance, and deliver strategic work on significant and cross- industry issues.

Key Responsibilities:
Our supervision and specialist teams share a common goal to identify and respond to prudential risks and influence stronger practices across the superannuation industry.

• Depending on your experience and interests, your responsibilities may include:
• Identifying, assessing and investigating current and emerging prudential risks, drawing together entity information, industry developments, data and supervisory intelligence to form sound judgements and determine where further action is required;
• Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading supervision activities, thematic reviews and strategic projects, using qualitative and quantitative evidence to identify patterns, outliers and emerging issues, and translating findings into clear insights, recommendations and practical actions;
• Building effective relationships and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders, adapting your communication and approach to different perspectives, circumstances and audiences while clearly articulating APRA’s expectations;
• Working collaboratively across supervision and other specialist teams to connect entity-level intelligence with broader industry insights and deliver coordinated responses to APRA’s strategic priorities; and
• Taking ownership for high-quality analysis and delivery, adapting your approach as new evidence, risks or stakeholder considerations emerge and communicating conclusions clearly.
  

About you:

• A naturally inquisitive mindset complemented by strong analytical, investigative and research skills;
• Excellent organisational, self and priority management skills;
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands and work with a range of stakeholders;
• Experience in risk management and oversight within the realm of financial or non-financial risk, including investment risk;
• Knowledge of the superannuation industry;
• Specialist skills such as data analysis, investments, insurance, policy or regulation will be highly valued depending on the role;
• Up to date with financial market trends; and
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.

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.
Eligibility
To work at APRA, you must be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.