AddressBuild the future with QTC
Join an organisation that has been recognised as ‘one of Australia’s best places to work’, winning multiple Employer of Choice awards in recent years for professional development, employee benefits and culture.
QTC is the central financing authority for the Queensland Government and provides financial resources and services for the State. We manage the State’s funding program in the global capital markets to deliver sustainable and cost-effective borrowings for the Queensland Government, local governments, and other related entities (our clients).
With a statutory role to advance the financial interests and development of the State, we help to deliver innovative, long-term solutions that contribute to the growth of Queensland’s economy. We protect Queensland’s financial interests and deliver better financial outcomes by centralising the management of our clients’ borrowings, cash investments, and foreign exchange.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Market Risk, as an Analyst you will be required to identify, measure and report QTC’s Market Risk and performance through your analysis of trading, investing & lending activities. You will ensure that quantitative measures relating to QTC’s financial market activities and client products are accurate, are in accordance with best practice and comply with policy and client mandates. The role includes providing analytical support to internal and external clients and being responsible for the configuration and maintenance of key systems and models.
Candidate’s background will demonstrate:
- Completed, or in the final year of completing a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Finance/Econometrics/or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years employment experience in roles that demonstrate overall competency. (NB: successful candidates are likely to have longer periods of experience).
- Experience and an understanding of Market Risk concepts ie Value at Risk, Basis Point Value and Stress testing is desired.
Technical requirements of the role include:
- Financial, economic, industry and statistical analysis skills with high attention to detail
- Contribute to continuous improvement of Market Risk processes and stress testing methodologies
- Research, reporting and advocacy to a level suitable for presentation to stakeholders
- Negotiation, facilitation, communication skills (verbal, written, presentations) suitable to stakeholders
- Skill in programming (e.g. SQL, Python, R, Power BI) to assist in quantitative analysis and validation of key risk measures (Preferred)
Your skills and experience
The successful candidate will have a relevant finance, mathematics, economics or similar degree. This role is ideal for collaborative individuals who enjoy being challenged, have strong ethics and attention to detail. You will have a strong working knowledge of Excel, SQL and risk systems. Prior experience in a risk, markets or a quantitative role from a large financial institution will be advantageous but recent graduates will also be considered.
Why will QTC be the best work of your career?
Work
We do work that improves Queensland for generations. We are a leader in finance, creating meaningful solutions with profound outcomes. We set the standard in financial solutions. We address the challenges of today, with results for tomorrow.
People
We are an inspired team of solution creators. We believe that curiosity is the ultimate problem solver. That the best teams are united by trust, not divided by ego. And that diversity sets us apart.
Culture
We recognise that developing our people leads to their success, that energised teams create brighter outcomes and that with the freedom to challenge, we can strive for better together.
Benefits
We are dedicated to investing in your future. We understand that an energised mind is cultivated by time and investment, that developing future leaders requires commitment and that your best work starts with your best self. Benefit from a best-in-class professional development program, flexible work, leadership programs, study support, paid-parental leave, salary packaging and a corporate wellbeing program (including discounts for you and your family to a range of fitness facilities close to home or work).
‘Employer of Choice’ and Culture awards
QTC has been recognised as one of Australia’s best places to work, receiving the ‘Employer of Choice’ award from Human Resources Director (HRD) in 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020. In 2019, QTC received a high-profile award from the world’s foremost culture and leadership experts —The Human Synergistics’s Culture Transformation Achievement Award—for the positive behaviour and attitude of its employees
