Associate Risk Analyst/Risk Analyst

Fantastic opportunity to make a real contribution and showcase your skills and potential

• Keen to apply your technical risk management and/or financial markets knowledge/skills?
• Are you passionate about risk and looking to grow your career?
• Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic and high performing team

Mō mātou | About Us

At Te Tai ÅŒhanga - The Treasury, we are committed to tiakitanga to make Aotearoa a better place for people today and in the future. We safeguard New Zealand's finances and are the Government's trusted economic advisor. Our vision is to lift living standards for all New Zealanders.

The Financial Operations directorate within the Treasury manages complex risks on the Crown's balance sheet and is responsible for managing the Government's borrowing needs. We also provide corporate treasury-type services to departments and Crown entities as well as managing risks related to funding, credit, cash flows and market conditions.

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

Within Financial Operations, the Risk Policy team has responsibility for the management of Financial Operations middle office risk and compliance function. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and skilled Risk Analyst to join our team and be responsible for maintaining a high standard of financial risk valuation and measurement across portfolios.

• Ensure accurate valuation and measurement of financial risks across portfolios
• Assist in the development, and implementation, of risk measurement techniques and policies to ensure effective risk management of Financial Operations assets and liabilities
• Contribute to building an effective risk management culture in Financial Operations and across the Treasury, and
• Conduct proactive and effective management of relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Mōu | About You

This role would suit an early in career finance and/or risk professional, with high capability and a strong track record of performance. You may be currently working in a risk management/middle office function in the banking/financial markets sector or within the public sector. You will be curious, enjoy learning and are passionate about growing your career in risk. Your exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities will be coupled with highly developed oral and written communication skills.

In addition to your technical risk management and/or financial markets skills you will have:

• Experience and/or a strong understanding of risk management, financial markets, or a Treasury role
• Great interpersonal skills and an ability to work constructively as part of a team
• High standards of professional conduct and integrity, including ethical standards relevant to financial markets
• A postgraduate qualification in finance, economics, or other appropriate discipline
• You may also have completed Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) study (desirable but not essential).

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we Offer

• A lively and supportive team environment with interesting issues to address, working on projects that will have an impact of the lives of New Zealanders
• A collaborative work environment where you will interact with a range of people, within the directorate, in the wider Treasury and external stakeholders
• An environment where excellence is recognised and staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion and recognises the value of your lived experiences
• Flexible work arrangements and encouragement to enjoy a positive work/life balance with and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• 5 weeks annual leave for permanent full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Please see the Job Description for further detail or for more information and a korero please contact Katie Phillips, Acting Head of Risk Policy at katie.phillips@treasury.govt.nz

Rā Katinga | Applications close: Sunday 20 February.  All applications must be made online. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

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