Senior Quantitative Analyst, Markets at Westpac Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantitative capability, Valuation models, Risk models, Capital models, Interest rates, Foreign exchange, Commodities, Stakeholder management, C++, R, Model assessment, Derivative products, Communication skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Quantitative Analyst, Markets What’s the role? You’ll join Westpac’s Markets Model Risk team, where your work helps ensure the models used across Financial Markets, Risk and Treasury are robust, well‑understood and fit for purpose. In this role, you’ll independently assess valuation, risk and capital models across trading and banking books, covering interest rates, foreign exchange and commodities. You’ll partner closely with a wide range of stakeholders, contributing to critical projects and clearly explaining complex modelling outcomes to senior leaders. Your work will support sound decision‑making and strong risk management across the Group, while giving you exposure to a broad range of products and market activity. This is a permanent role based in Sydney, offering the chance to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative, high‑performing environment where quality and curiosity are valued. What do I need? You’ll bring strong quantitative capability and a practical mindset. To be successful, you’ll need: At least 4-5 years experience assessing or working with financial markets valuation, risk or capital models. A solid understanding of models related to interest rate, FX and derivative products. The confidence to challenge models and assumptions constructively. Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics simply. Programming experience in languages such as C++, R or similar. A tertiary qualification in a quantitative discipline Why join us? We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that: Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates! Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives. Create your future today To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.

Responsibilities

The role involves independently assessing valuation, risk, and capital models across trading and banking books, covering interest rates, foreign exchange, and commodities. You will partner with stakeholders, contribute to critical projects, and clearly explain complex modeling outcomes to senior leaders.