Jonathan Kearns Email & Phone Number

I have over 25 years’ experience in economic, finance and risk roles at Challenger, the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank for International Settlements with a proven track record of setting strategy, exceptional critical analysis, insightful and clear communication and strong leadership. I have a PhD in Economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Bachelor of Economics (Hons Economics/Econometrics) from the Australian National University.Key roles: Chief Economist and Head of Regulatory Affairs, Challenger • Analysis of structural developments and trends in the economy, communicating internally and externally • Member of Challenger Investment Committee• High level engagement with APRA and ASICHead of Domestic Markets Department, RBA• Led analysis of domestic financial markets, including for Board paper and Statement on Monetary Policy. • Oversight of RBA’s open market operations dealing.• Led RBA’s climate work across four departments, represented RBA on external climate groups. Head of Financial Stability Department, RBA • Directed RBA’s analysis and assessment of risks to banks, superannuation funds and the broader financial system; including the publication of the Financial Stability Review, collaboration and coordination with APRA/ASIC/Treasury, industry participants and with international counterparts. Head of Economic Analysis Department, RBA • Led RBA’s monitoring of current economic conditions and forecasting, including responsibility for RBA Board paper and economic chapters of the RBA’s Statement on Monetary Policy.Head of Economic Research Department, RBA• Directed research at the RBA, including formulating and leading the RBA’s annual conference.Principal Economist, BIS, Switzerland• Financial market and macro-financial researchPublications and researchhttps://sites.google.com/view/jonathankearns/homeOther• Member of the Board, Santa Sabina College, Strathfield• Member of Advisory Board, Institute of Global Finance, University of New South Wales