The role As a Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) mandate through the prudential supervision of a portfolio of private health insurers. You will conduct complex high-quality risk identification and assessment as well as supervisory responses in respect of a defined group of private health insurers to achieve APRA’s objective of providing a prudentially sound financial system. The team The Life and Private Health Insurance and Superannuation Division is responsible for the prudential supervision of life insurers, private health insurers and the trustees of superannuation funds in Australia. Key responsibilities Identifying risks and critical institutional developments that are likely to lead to serious problems and raising these as issues/concerns before they manifest; Maintaining an up-to-date and relevant knowledge of market issues that may impact on supervised organisations and may influence the depth of analysis of supervised organisations; Maintaining a range of financial analysis and other supervisory skills to support high-quality analysis and risk assessment of supervised organisations; Sorting through the internal structure and business relationships of supervised organisations to focus on those areas that have the potential to lead to problems; Adapting the style and process of supervision depending on the supervised organisation’s type, size, complexity, functions and risk and be flexible to deal with the difference in approach required; and Assessing the quality of the supervised organisation’s management, strategies, practices and systems and influence the change. About you Good judgement, practices, and situations to identify actual or potential problems in supervised organisations; Ability to engage with senior executives in institutions to discuss industry and regulatory issues; Excellent organisational, self management and prioritisation skills; Strong financial analysis, investigative and research skills; Well-developed verbal and written communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills; Energetic approach to problem solving and willingness to offer new ideas; and Private health insurance industry background is highly regarded, but not essential. 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.
