Associate Director, Liabilities And Financial Solutions

Associate Director, Liabilities and Financial Solutions 

Strategic Balance Sheet Management

• Employment Type: Ongoing 
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12
• Remuneration: $139,787 - $161,662; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading 
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Monday, 11 March 2024 at 10:59am

Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government 

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role, while developing and growing your own skills. 

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

We consider work-life balance a key feature of being employed here. You will have the flexibility to manage your work schedule around times that best suit your life outside of the workplace and in line with organisational needs.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury 

You will join our Liabilities and Financial Solutions team in the Strategic Balance Sheet Management division which sits within the Financial Management and Services group. Read more about your future Group and Division. 

Transform and develop your career in a central government agency that is invested in you.

TheAssociate Director role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your network as you will have the chance to work with multiple teams, agencies, external stakeholders, and organisations to help shape your career.

Investing in you 

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include: 

• Flexible hybrid working at our office at 52 Martin Place, Sydney with standard working hours 35 hours per week. 
• Accrue quarterly flex time for any hours worked over the standard hours, and enjoy true work life balance
• Continuous learning initiatives to invest in your career. We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise during in-house education sessions, and online training is at your fingertips to access. 
• A healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our Wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and physical and psychological wellbeing. 
• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more.

Read more about our benefits. 

Your day as an Associate Director

As an Associate Director, you’ll oversee and manage the Government’s largest liabilities (including the $130 billion Crown debt portfolio and the defined benefit superannuation liability) and identify and implement solutions to improve balance sheet outcomes and risk management objectives, as well as policy objectives more broadly.

The team, is focused on improving financial outcomes for the State, including the management of its most significant financial risks, and as such this role has a focus on finance-based solutions and problem solving. You will also provide support to Treasury’s Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO).

This role liaises extensively with other areas within Treasury, with other NSW government agencies and equivalents in other jurisdictions across Australia, and with external stakeholders and market participants.

Achieve success as an Associate Director

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW. 

You will be successful in this role if you have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as finance, commerce, econometrics or economics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, as well as Word and PowerPoint. Experience in Power BI would also be considered favourably
• Demonstrated experience in financial modelling and analysis (such as discounted cash flow analysis) and Financial risk management. Experience with legal documentation and interpretation of accounting standards would also be considered favourably
• Experience with analysis and interpretation of data sets to identify trends or anomalies, as well as the initiative to raise issues with senior stakeholders
• Track record of innovation, problem solving and being able to deliver projects that achieve a variety of outcomes 
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, to collaborate with colleagues and negotiate with senior stakeholders in a complex, fast paced environment in order to influence outcomes
• Ability to clearly convey technical and complex information in different ways (verbal, written and visual) appropriate to the audience and its purpose. 

We are also committed to providing you with access to learning and development programs to help you achieve your performance objectives and career goals. Read more about how we invest in you. 

If you are a problem solver with an in-depth understanding of financial markets and risks, and would be interested in roles such as Senior Financial Analyst, then this could be the path for you.
 

Interested in working with us? 

We would love to learn more about you!

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. 

NSW Treasury is an accredited Disability Confident Recruiter. This means we provide a fair and equitable recruitment process to all candidates. People with a disability can apply for our jobs without experiencing barriers. We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

People with a disability are supported to access adjustments in our recruitment processes and the workplace. Please visit the following link for contact details if you have a disability and require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

NSW Treasury is accredited as a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer.

We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of NSW.

How we get to know you:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete several pre-screening questions as part of the application process. 

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process. 
 

Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term, or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
 

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. 

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Kathy Lau *********@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications:10:59am Monday 11 March 2024

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply” above to start your application.