About the Role
The Senior Quantitative Analyst plays a crucial role in the Bank Treasury Department by utilising advanced quantitative techniques to support decision-making processes related to risk management, asset-liability management, liquidity management, and financial modelling. This position is responsible for developing sophisticated quantitative models, analysing financial data, and providing insights that contribute to the overall financial health and strategic objectives of the bank.
This role will develop and maintain quantitative models to assess and manage various financial risks, including interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk. These models will utilize techniques such as stochastic modelling, Monte Carlo simulations, behavioural analysis, and stress testing methodologies.
In addition, the role involves analyzing financial data, market trends, and macroeconomic factors to identify opportunities and risks within the bank's portfolio, providing actionable insights to senior management for strategic decision-making. The candidate will also assist in the development and implementation of Asset-Liability Management (ALM) strategies to optimize the bank's balance sheet, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite. Furthermore, thorough validation and testing of quantitative models will be conducted to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards such as APRA Prudential Standards.


About you

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  Postgraduate qualifications in quantitative finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, IT, or a related field.

• Senior level experience in quantitative analysis within the banking or financial services industry, with a focus on treasury management, risk management, or asset-liability management.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB, SAS, SQL, VBA and Advanced Excel modelling for quantitative analysis and modelling.

• Deep understanding of financial instruments, derivatives, and their pricing models.

• Experience with quantitative modelling techniques, including time series analysis, regression analysis, and machine learning algorithms.

• Solid knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory requirements related to risk management (e.g. APRA Prudential Standards).

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Committed and enthusiastic team player. Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build positive working relationships across different functional areas.

About Us
BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees.

Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities.

BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve.

Since 2021, BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

In 2023, we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group.


Our Benefits

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  Flexible working arrangements

• Discounted financial products

• Salary sacrificing options

• Paid parental leave with no minimum

• Purchase annual leave

• Discounted private health insurance plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to employee network groups focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers and accessibility

• BOQ Group is a member of Pride in Diversity and a participating organisation in the Australian Workplace Equality Index

How to Apply
To apply for this role at #boqgroup #groupfinance, follow the links or apply via our Careers Page.
BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to: identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks.
Please no agency applications.

Job Reference: BOQ04234