Manager, Business Analysis

at  Reserve Bank of Australia

Manager, Business Analysis

Payments Settlements Department

• Impactful work on key projects relating to critical Australian payment systems
• Develop your career in a collaborative environment
• Hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to feel motivated to perform at your best and achieve more

More excellence, less vanilla
As part of Payments Settlements (PS) department, you will lead a team that performs business analysis and project management activities of major projects that maintain and enhance critical payments systems for Australia, including the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) and the Fast Settlement Service (FSS). Safe, secure and reliable settlement systems are integral to the smooth functioning of the Australian economy, and projects relating to these systems are a critical aspect of the RBA’s work.

The type of work you will do will include:

• Lead, inspire and develop your team to achieve goals and deliver outcomes in line with the RBA’s strategic priorities.
• Develop proposals for new business initiatives and improvements for RITS and other critical systems operated by PS.
• Responsibility for detailed business requirements and functional specifications for approved proposals.
• Leading project teams managing the development and implementation of approved projects, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management and reporting to senior stakeholders.

Your background

To be successful in this critical role you will possess:

• A demonstrated ability to lead people, work collaboratively, and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of the business analysis domain and knowledge of tools, methods and communication techniques to extract, develop, validate and document business requirements.
• Experience in project management including the development of project artefacts such as business cases, project plans, RACI matrices, status reporting, managing project risk and issues, and exposure to procurement processes.
• Experience in the specification and testing arrangements required for mission critical systems.
• Knowledge of payment and settlement system operations in Australia.
• Proven capacity for analysis, quality written work and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly in unfamiliar and complex environments.
• A professional certification in business analysis and/or project management such as IIBA CBAP/ PRINCE2 would be highly regarded.

Your development & career
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the Australian people, we offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports people’s growth and wellbeing and promotes flexibility.
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 Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. 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, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, 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.
Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.
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.
Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.
Application Close :
March 15, 2024

The type of work you will do will include:

• Lead, inspire and develop your team to achieve goals and deliver outcomes in line with the RBA’s strategic priorities.
• Develop proposals for new business initiatives and improvements for RITS and other critical systems operated by PS.
• Responsibility for detailed business requirements and functional specifications for approved proposals.
• Leading project teams managing the development and implementation of approved projects, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management and reporting to senior stakeholders

To be successful in this critical role you will possess:

• A demonstrated ability to lead people, work collaboratively, and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of the business analysis domain and knowledge of tools, methods and communication techniques to extract, develop, validate and document business requirements.
• Experience in project management including the development of project artefacts such as business cases, project plans, RACI matrices, status reporting, managing project risk and issues, and exposure to procurement processes.
• Experience in the specification and testing arrangements required for mission critical systems.
• Knowledge of payment and settlement system operations in Australia.
• Proven capacity for analysis, quality written work and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly in unfamiliar and complex environments.
• A professional certification in business analysis and/or project management such as IIBA CBAP/ PRINCE2 would be highly regarded