Senior Business Analyst

Hybrid work environmentBased in Sydney CBDFull time fixed term salaried contract until January 2027You will be responsible for requirements gathering, business analysis, procurement activities, and process definition across Cyber Data Protection Program, working closely with fellow Business Analysts who are passionate about delivering exceptional analysis services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking or financial services, and experience working in Agile-Waterfall hybrid environments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, document, and deliver data protection solutions aligned with regulatory and business requirements. Mandatory Requirements:Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst in financial services or banking.Proven experience in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, or Information Governance programs.Experience working in Agile-Waterfall hybrid delivery models.Proficiency in requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Plan and manage the Business Analysis approach to any project or BAU initiatives.Design and implement strategies for gathering, reviewing and analysing data requirements.Translate complex business, strategic and technical information concisely for diverse audiences.Understand, document and communicate the objectives, drivers and business value proposition of a change.Create representative and conceptual models, prototypes, mock-ups and business and technical specifications.Perform solution evaluation during procurement, Proof of Concept, pilot and post implementation phases to ensure appropriate quality and fitness for purpose.Preferred Skills & Experience:Experience with Microsoft Purview or other data protection tools.Familiarity with risk and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and data governance tools.Experience working with technical teams to translate business requirements into actionable solutions.Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate, influence and partner effectively with key stakeholders across the Reserve Bank and externally.Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, CIPP, CISSP, Agile BA).Experience with Confluence for documentation and collaboration.Proficiency in JIRA for backlog management, user stories, and sprint tracking.Familiarity with other collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Miro, or Slack.Exposure to Agile ceremonies and tools supporting hybrid delivery modelsYour TeamTechnology is an inherent part of enabling the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy and operational objectives. With the country depending upon our systems being secure, highly resilient and efficient, you will work within the Bank's Enterprise Strategy and Change Department and experience the capability-building opportunity to work with Australia's most critical core platforms. 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 AustraliaThe 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.