Program Analyst

Exciting Opportunity for a Program Analyst with Financial Management Expertise

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Analyst to join and support our client’s initiatives related to critical compliance standards. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in financial management within heavily regulated environments, particularly in financial services or private enterprise. Based in Brisbane, you will play a vital part in ensuring the organisation’s resilience against information security threats, including cyber-attacks, through effective programme oversight and financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to support programme objectives
• Contribute to compliance with standards such as CPS 234, ensuring adequate information security measures are maintained
• Support project and programme delivery within a complex regulatory environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on financial and programme performance

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working within financial services or private enterprise in a heavily regulated setting
• Strong financial management skills including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Understanding of information security standards or cyber risk management (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and analytical capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly Valued Additional Skills

• Knowledge of APRA regulations or similar prudential standards
• Experience with cyber security or IT risk frameworks
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or Prince2
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Preferred Background

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Management or a related field
• Minimum of three years’ experience in programme or project support roles, particularly within financial or regulated sectors

Additional Requirements

• Based in Brisbane or willing to relocate
• Certifications in project or programme management are a plus, but not required
• Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail

If you are ready to contribute your expertise to a critical organisation ensuring security and compliance, we encourage you to apply today. Take this opportunity to join a reputable team supporting important regulatory standards and make a meaningful impact in your career!

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Nayana Lahoti on 07 3339 5616 or email: nlahoti@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.