Senior Business Analyst
Reserve Bank of Australia
Full time fixed term salaried contract until January 2027.
Position Overview
You will be responsible for requirements gathering, business analysis, procurement activities, and process definition across the Cyber Data Protection Program, working closely with fellow Business Analysts who are passionate about delivering exceptional analysis services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking or financial services, and experience working in an Agile‑Waterfall hybrid environment. This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to define, document, and deliver data protection solutions aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
Mandatory Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst in financial services or banking .
* Proven experience in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, or Information Governance programs.
* Experience working in Agile‑Waterfall hybrid delivery models .
* Proficiency in requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement .
* Excellent communication and documentation skills.
* Plan and manage the Business Analysis approach to any project or BAU initiatives.
* Design and implement strategies for gathering, reviewing and analysing data requirements.
* Translate complex business, strategic and technical information concisely for diverse audiences.
* Understand, document and communicate the objectives, drivers and business value proposition of a change.
* Create representative and conceptual models, prototypes, mock‑ups and business and technical specifications.
* Perform solution evaluation during procurement, Proof of Concept, pilot and post implementation phases to ensure appropriate quality and fitness for purpose.
Preferred Skills & Experience
* Experience with Microsoft Purview or other data protection tools.
* Familiarity with risk and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
* Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and data governance tools .
* Experience working with technical teams to translate business requirements into actionable solutions.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate, influence and partner effectively with key stakeholders across the Reserve Bank and externally.
* Experience with Confluence for documentation and collaboration.
* Proficiency in JIRA for backlog management, user stories, and sprint tracking.
* Familiarity with other collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Miro, or Slack .
* Exposure to Agile ceremonies and tools supporting hybrid delivery models.
Your Team
Technology is an inherent part of enabling the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy and operational objectives. With the country depending upon our systems being secure, highly resilient and efficient, you will work within the Bank's Enterprise Strategy and Change Department and experience the capability‑building opportunity to work with Australia's most critical core platforms.
Why RBA
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. 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 treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.
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