Manager - Economic Analysis

at  Reserve Bank of Australia

Economic Analysis Department is seeking a manager with expertise in modelling, scenarios development, and forecasting. If you want to play a key role in economic modelling at Australia’s central bank, this is for you. You and your team will help shape the Bank’s assessment of economic developments presented to the Governors and the Board and communicated to a large public audience via the Statement on Monetary Policy
The Role:
As a Manager in Economic Analysis Department, you will be part of a leadership team of four that leads and develops the Structural Analysis and Macroeconomic Modelling Section (SAMM) and provides analytical and strategic guidance on policy-relevant issues. A key focus of this role is to work with and develop scenarios to help the Board engage with the risks the economy faces. You will oversee analytic work produced by the section and also assist with the development of high-quality written documents for external audiences.
Your background:
We are looking for a passionate and thoughtful member to join the section and department leadership team. As this is a management role you should have some prior experience or a demonstrated interest in people leadership.

Given the nature of the work in SAMM, you will ideally have:

• demonstrated people leadership and influencing skills, and the ability to nurture an inclusive culture and team-based approach to work;
• the ability to lead a team to produce high-quality briefings and analytical analysis on a wide range of topics;
• the ability to work with large-scale economic models to develop and communicate relevant insights;
• demonstrated ability to identify important policy questions, and design and carry out analysis to answer them efficiently and effectively;
• technical experience in model development, and an ability to work on and provide guidance around an array of technical challenges;
• strong organisational skills and the ability to judge what issues are most important and to reprioritise quickly as circumstances change;
• strong stakeholder engagement skills together with an ability to work collaboratively with other sections in the Bank and communicate effectively with peers at government agencies and academia

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 :
July 07, 2024

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