Senior Business Analyst

at  Reserve Bank of Australia

Payments Settlements (PS) department is looking to recruit a Business Analyst/Senior Analyst who will be part of a team that performs the business analysis activities of major projects that maintain and enhance critical payments systems for Australia, including the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS), the Fast Settlement Service (FSS) and SWIFT systems used for interbank payments. You will be a liaison among stakeholders in order to elicit, analyse, communicate and validate requirements for changes relating to the security and resilience of PS systems.

Your role

• Develop proposals for new business initiatives and improvements for RITS and other critical systems operated by PS.
• Prepare detailed business requirements and functional specifications for approved proposals.
• Play a key role in project teams managing the development and implementation of approved projects, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the development of project documentation and other project administration activities.

Your background

To be successful in this critical role you will possess:

• 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 the specification and testing arrangements required for mission critical systems.
• Knowledge of payment and settlement system operations in Australia.
• Knowledge of the security and resilience aspects required for the development and operation of critical systems.
• Experience working as business analyst in IT infrastructure/ technology projects will be beneficial
• Proven capacity for analysis, quality written work and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly in unfamiliar and complex environments.
• Experience in 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.
• A professional certification in business analysis and/or project management such as IIBA CBAP/ PRINCE2 would be highly regarded.

Your team
The Security and Resilience Analysis (SRA) team is part of PS Business Delivery team, which works closely and collaboratively with stakeholders to successfully deliver projects that support and enhance the Australian payments system. SRA team also is responsible for the planning, management and delivery of security and resilience initiatives in the department including the Swift Customer Security Programme attestation. 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
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 :
June 13, 2024

Your role

• Develop proposals for new business initiatives and improvements for RITS and other critical systems operated by PS.
• Prepare detailed business requirements and functional specifications for approved proposals.
• Play a key role in project teams managing the development and implementation of approved projects, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the development of project documentation and other project administration activities

To be successful in this critical role you will possess:

• 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 the specification and testing arrangements required for mission critical systems.
• Knowledge of payment and settlement system operations in Australia.
• Knowledge of the security and resilience aspects required for the development and operation of critical systems.
• Experience working as business analyst in IT infrastructure/ technology projects will be beneficial
• Proven capacity for analysis, quality written work and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly in unfamiliar and complex environments.
• Experience in 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.
• A professional certification in business analysis and/or project management such as IIBA CBAP/ PRINCE2 would be highly regarded