More skills, less inertia

As a Lead Analyst in the Domestic and Payments section within the Payments Policy department you will provide economics and/or finance-based analytical support to the Bank's central banking functions and objectives, including through research, analysis, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and communication.

Your focus will be to conduct research on matters relevant to the design and operation of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMIs) and payments systems, and the relevant systemic risks or policy issues. You will also carry out analysis in support of the oversight, supervision, and regulation of FMIs and payments systems, with a particular focus on issues related to cyber security and operational resilience of FMIs and payment systems.

Your background

• Experience undertaking and using analysis and research in support of the Bank's central banking functions and objectives.
• Monitoring, interpreting, and exploring relevant data, news, research, documentation and/or other types of information.
• Conduct research on matters relevant to the design and operation of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMIs) and payments systems, and the relevant systemic risks or policy issues.
• Carrying out analysis in support of the oversight, supervision, and regulation of FMIs and payments systems, with a particular focus on issues related to cyber security and operational resilience of FMIs and payment systems.
• Use of appropriate methods (e.g. written, verbal, visual, etc.) to effectively communicate analysis and research to relevant internal and external decision-makers, stakeholders and other audiences in support of the Bank's functions and objectives.
• Contributing to papers for the Payments System Board, internal committees and briefings for senior management. Present papers to internal committees.
• Contributing to development and implementation of recommendations, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures or operations to support the Bank's functions and objectives.
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to support and enhance analysis.
• Developing, maintaining and extend sources of information to support and enhance analysis.
• Develop subject matter expertise about the operational risks facing FMIs and payments systems, including cyber-related risks and appropriate risk management arrangements to mitigate these risks.

Your team

This role is part of the Financial System Group, Payments Policy Department. Financial Systems Group supports the Reserve Bank’s broad responsibilities for financial system stability and its role in payments system oversight and policy. Payments Policy Department is responsible for developing and implementing the Reserve Bank's payments system policy. It provides analysis and advice to the Payments System Board on improving the safety, efficiency and competitiveness of the payments system. The Department is also responsible for oversight of Australia's systemically important payments, clearing and settlement facilities and represents the Bank on relevant international groups, including the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI).

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 operates 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 have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives. 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 Bank 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 an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.