About us:

At Bluestone, we believe home loans should be simple, personal and able to meet borrowers’ changing financial needs and our mission is to be the most successful non-bank lender in Australia and New Zealand. Since 2000, we have provided customers with tailored solutions for their diverse financial circumstances, aligning with our vision to deliver outstanding home loan experiences. We’re a dedicated and passionate team of 230 professionals united by our unwavering commitment to our values: Making It Happen, Thinking Different, Owning It Like A Boss, Telling It As It Is, and being Better Together. These principles allow us to thrive as a team and support others in their journeys to grow and develop.

The role:

As the Pricing and Analytics Specialist you will play a pivotal role in assessing, analysing, and optimising Bluestone’s pricing strategy to deliver Bluestone’s key strategic goals in growth and profitability. This will involve regular and ad hoc work maintaining and delivering Bluestone’s core pricing models as well as gathering and analysing inputs into that model.  Your duties will involve:

• Maintaining and Delivering Pricing Models: You’ll keep our core pricing models finely tuned, delivering accurate outputs for budgeting, regular reporting, and any special commercial initiatives that arise.
• Data Driven Insights: Utilise data analysis, and market trends to assess pricing opportunities, identifying potential issues, and providing recommendations to the management for pricing strategies.
• Control Reporting: Develop and implement robust control reporting mechanisms to ensure our business adheres to Bluestone’s pricing policies, maintaining integrity and consistency across the board.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with our Data team to define requirements for reporting and ad hoc analysis, leveraging data to drive informed decisions and actionable insights.
• Business Case Development: Assist in crafting compelling business cases for product and pricing changes, drawing on your analytical skills and market knowledge to support strategic decision-making.
• Customer and Market Analysis: Dive deep into customer behaviour, as well as the effectiveness of our marketing and sales efforts, to uncover valuable insights that shape our pricing strategy and drive business growth.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract (parental leave cover), located in our CBD offices!

Your experience:

You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for pricing optimisation and driving business results. Your strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights empower informed decision-making and drive business success. You will also bring:

• 3+ years experience in financial modelling, ideally in a financial services environment
• Proven experience in pricing analysis and strategy development
• Experience in business case development
• Advanced Excel skills (proficiency in VBA is also beneficial but not mandatory)
•  Proficiency in analysis tools or software (e.g., SQL, SAS, R, Python, PowerBI, Tableau)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

If you’re ready to bring your pricing expertise to the forefront and play a pivotal role in shaping Bluestone’s success story, we want to hear from you! Join us in driving innovation, fostering growth, and making a real difference in the lives of our customers.

What makes us a great place to work?

Our most important asset is our people. We’re committed to investing in our employees and offer a range of holistic perks and benefits to support individual needs. Our supportive and inclusive culture enables our people to grow and learn, to achieve their personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. Some of our benefits include:

• Hybrid working model and flexible hours
• Flexible leave program (extra 5 days of leave awarded to employees who utilise their 20 annual days leave in the calendar year)
• Paid study leave and volunteer day
• Recognition program and annual bonus scheme
• Mentoring and career progression opportunities
• Wellness initiatives: monthly massages, fresh fruit delivered daily, and healthy breakfast options
• Discounts on an array of products and services 
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks for the secondary carer, plus superannuation paid for up to 12 months
• Employee Assistance Program
• Modern offices in a CBD location
• End of trip facilities for when you are in the office

Next steps…

We appreciate the time you have taken to apply for a role with us. Bluestone is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our hiring decisions are based on your experience, skills, enthusiasm, and your future potential in the role. If you feel that you meet some, but not all the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply. If you are invited to an interview, please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, and what pronouns you use. 

Bluestone is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally diverse background, and people of all ages.

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