Director - Research & Analysis, Corporate

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The Director – Research & Analysis, Corporate role at ANZ is expected to lead high-quality research, analysis and insight generation to support corporate decision-making and strategic priorities. Requirements typically include substantial experience in corporate research, economics, financial analysis, strategy or a related field; strong commercial and analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication; and the ability to interpret complex information for senior stakeholders. The successful candidate should be confident managing projects, influencing executives, presenting clear recommendations and working collaboratively across business units. Experience in banking, financial services, market research or corporate strategy is likely to be highly valued, along with relevant tertiary qualifications.

About the employer

ANZ Group Holdings Limited is one of Australia and New Zealand’s major banking groups, providing retail, commercial, institutional and private banking services. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANZ serves millions of customers across Australia, New Zealand and selected international markets. Its services include everyday banking, home and personal lending, business finance, transaction banking, corporate lending, investment solutions and institutional markets. ANZ employs a large workforce across branches, offices, technology centres and specialist operations. The bank is focused on supporting customers and businesses while investing in digital banking, data, risk management and sustainable finance. Its corporate and institutional businesses work with major companies, governments and financial institutions, making research, analysis and strategic insight important to decision-making. ANZ is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and operates within Australia’s highly regulated banking sector.

Working in Australia

Australia is an island continent with strong employment opportunities in banking, technology, healthcare, engineering, education, construction, professional services and tourism. Sydney and Melbourne offer the largest financial-services markets, while Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra also provide growing opportunities. Australian workplaces are generally professional, multicultural and relatively informal, with emphasis on direct communication, collaboration and work-life balance. Lifestyle highlights include beaches, national parks, outdoor sports, diverse food and a generally high standard of living, although housing and major-city expenses can be high. Skilled professionals may qualify for employer-sponsored visas, skilled independent or state-nominated visas, or temporary graduate pathways, depending on occupation, qualifications and experience. Relocation usually requires budgeting for rent, healthcare, transport and visa costs, and checking eligibility through Australia’s Department of Home Affairs.