RBA, Manager - International Markets Analysis

About the team

International Markets Analysis (IMA), which sits in the Bank’s International Department, monitors and analyses developments in international financial markets and central bank monetary policy.

About the role

As one of two managers in IMA, you will work closely with your senior manager to provide leadership to analysts within a large section. The role will include overseeing and producing analysis for the Bank’s senior leadership and the Monetary Policy Board. You will be responsible for leading monitoring and analysis of developments in China.

The role is an opportunity to demonstrate and develop a range of skills. You will coach and develop the capabilities of staff that report into you, take a leading role and assist your team in achieving the strategic agenda of the section, and contribute to the broader goals of the department and Bank.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have

• Working knowledge of China’s economy and/or financial system, and experience in financial markets more broadly.
• Excellent written communication skills, and the ability to guide others on how best to answer analytical questions in a timely way and with the appropriate degree of polish.
• Effective verbal communication skills, so that you can concisely and persuasively present views on analysis.
• Demonstrated people leadership and influencing skills. The ability to coach and develop your team to help them meet challenges.
• Strong organisational skills, 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.
• The ability to effectively prioritise and balance a mix of short, medium and long-term analytical work in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to take responsibility for leading change and innovation to improve outcomes. Support enterprise change initiatives and support your team through times of change.
• The capability to maintaining and building a culture of trust and collaboration. Be an effective and empathetic listener that objectively considers a range of ideas and perspectives and encourages junior staff to do the same.
• A degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field, preferably an honours degree or higher

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 RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate 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, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. 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. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

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.

Application Close :  September 28, 2025

APPLY NOW