As the State’s central financial services provider, Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) cares about the financial health of Western Australia’s government sector. They partner with government entities to achieve sound financial outcomes and provide access to a comprehensive range of corporate finance, debt and investment, risk management and foreign exchange products and advisory services. They also provide their investors with secure and sustainable opportunities.
You can find out more about the organisation including WATC’s purpose, history and key activities by visiting the About Us tab on the WATC website.
The Opportunity
WATC is seeking a Risk Analyst to join their Risk Management team. In this broad risk role, you will be supporting the delivery of a risk and compliance management function to manage the organisation’s risks. The Risk Analyst will have the opportunity to work across all risk classes, including operational and market risk, with a primary focus on credit risk. The role in conjunction with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Principal Risk Advisor (PRA), supports the development and delivery of a mature contemporary, integrated, efficient and effective risk management and compliance practices.
Key activities include:
- Providing oversight of their credit risk exposure, including daily monitoring of the credit risk of WATC and investment clients.
- Supporting their credit risk management, including undertaking loan assessments for local government and university clients.
- Undertaking periodic monitoring and reporting of local governments and universities to support their credit risk management.
- Supporting their credit risk management of financial market counterparties including ongoing monitoring, assessment and reporting to management and executive committees.
- Supporting the credit risk management of Investment Portfolios they manage on behalf of clients.
- Undertaking research into areas of emerging risk and to support monthly reporting on risk management.
- Aiding their management of credit risk to support reviews of credit risk management policies, limits, guidelines and models.
- Providing support to the Risk team on ad-hoc project or other strategic initiatives.
WATC are seeking a collaborative and approachable professional with a genuine passion for risk management. If you thrive in a changing environment and bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset, you will excel in this role.
WATC’s ideal candidate is a critical thinker who can demonstrate a strong blend of the following skills, qualifications and experience:
- A tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, business, economics, mathematics or similar discipline.
- One to two years’ experience in a financial market or relevant risk management environment.
- Sound knowledge of financial risk management practices, trends and current developments.
- Sound financial modelling and quantitative finance skills.
- Sound analytical and research skills, especially in relation to financial analysis.
- Effective spoken and written communication skills, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work with others, valuing all contributions.
- Ability to gather comprehensive information and analyse data to inform decision making.
- Intellectual curiosity.
Our values shape our behaviours and define how we relate to each other, our clients and our community:
Integrity – We are open, honest and accountable; we adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards. We honour our promises.
Partnership – We work collaboratively with our stakeholders and colleagues towards achieving successful outcomes.
Adaptability – We challenge ourselves to think creatively and to continuously improve.
Achievement – We are engaged and focused on delivering valued outcomes for Western Australia.
Leadership – We use our knowledge and experience to contribute to the long-term benefit of Western Australia.
Employee Benefits WATC offer a range of benefits beyond renumeration that include:
- Flexible work arrangements:
- Excellent work / life balance
- Working from home options and flexible start and finish times
- Compressed work schedules and part time work opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing focus:
- Calendar of a range of wellbeing initiatives
- Two wellbeing days annually
- Discounted health insurance.
- Generous personal leave
- 12.5 days personal leave per year
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave (on top of government paid parental leave scheme)
- Access to purchase additional leave.
- Diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment:
- Strong organisational focus on diversity and inclusion
- A range of staff initiatives to drive First Nations awareness and support women in finance
- A reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities
- Training courses
- Professional memberships
- Structured learning opportunities.
- Contemporary offices
- Sit-stand desks and personal lockers
- Free gym access and fitness classes in the building
- Excellent end of trip facilities.
To find out more about the benefits of working at WATC, visit their Careers page.
How to Apply
WATC offer an inspiring and collaborative work environment where compliance is central to driving trust and innovation in financial services.
You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive team that values excellence, transparency, and forward-thinking solutions. If you are seeking a role where you can make a tangible impact, apply now.
Only candidates with unrestricted working rights in Australia will be considered.
For a confidential discussion please contact Denise Wetherall at Beilby Downing Team on 0408 000 109.
Join an organisation that is committed to employing highly skilled people, with diverse backgrounds and experiences and embrace diversity of all kinds including supporting Women In STEM.
Right click the link below to download the Applicant Information Pack:
https://www.beilbydt.com.au/application-packs
Please apply online at www.beilbydt.com.au by submitting a cover letter and resume (Word or PDF format) and quoting reference number 1033383.
Please note that applications will be assessed as they are submitted, so prompt submissions are encouraged.
About us: https://www.watc.wa.gov.au/
Careers Page: https://www.watc.wa.gov.au/about-us/careers/
