Macro-prudential Specialist

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa South African Reserve Bank Full time

-The main purpose of this position is to conduct analysis of the macro-financial system to promote stability in the financial system as a whole. This includes quantitative analysis of the actual and potential systemic risks and advising policymakers on the vulnerabilities in the financial system.
-Detailed Description

Conduct systemic risk assessments (both quantitative and qualitative) and report the results to policymakers.
- Conduct in-depth analyses of domestic and international developments to identify actual and/or potential risks and develop early warning signals of stress to enable the early detection of systemic vulnerabilities.
- Compile thorough, concise and clear reports on research findings and the implications thereof for the stability of the domestic financial system.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring frameworks for systemic risk in domestic financial institutions.
- Prepare briefings and presentations on research findings and economic analysis, and present to internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of methodological developments relevant to systemic risk assessments, analyse how these changes impact current methodologies and how the methodologies can be amended based on the identified changes.
- Deliver work independently and determine deliverables from a range of prescheduled and ad hoc team responsibilities.
- Contribute to other strategic projects.
Job Requirements

a minimum of an Honours degree in Economics, Finance, Econometrics, Statistics, Risk Management, or an equivalent qualification; and
- a minimum of five years’ job-related experience with a background in macroeconomics, econometrics and/or quantitative analysis of systemic risk in the financial sector.
The following would be an advantage:

proven experience in financial regulation;
- a proven research record, including publications in accredited journals; and
- a Master’s degree in Economics or a related field.
Additional requirements include:

an understanding of the banking and non-banking financial sectors or a similar environment;
- knowledge of the banking and non-banking regulatory frameworks and international standards
- sound knowledge of economic and financial theories as well as macroprudential policies;
- knowledge of financial markets;
- sound knowledge of research methodologies;
- proven facilitation and presentation skills;
- experience in project management and risk management;
- ability to manage time and work on multiple projects simultaneously;
- excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and
- proficient in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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