Macro-prudential Specialist

3 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa South African Reserve Bank Full time

The main purpose of this position is to conduct qualitative and quantitative assessment of vulnerabilities in both the domestic and global macroeconomic environments, as well as in financial markets.
Detailed Description
Conduct detailed research and analyses on possible financial stability risks in the domestic and global macroeconomic environments as well as in financial markets.
- Identify, collect, monitor and maintain a database of macroprudential and financial soundness indicators.
- Scrutinise data (including data for submission to external parties, publications and presentations) and liaise with internal and external suppliers of data.
- Conduct research for the _Financial Stability Review (FSR _) publication and provide research assistance in the division and the department.
- Conduct research into financial stability issues, and write and present Topical Briefings and Briefing Notes on relevant topics.
- Contribute to the identification, development and updating of systemic risk indicators.
- Deliver work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues, and attend to ad hoc team responsibilities.
- Make presentations on financial stability to senior management and various committees of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) as well as to external stakeholders.
- Assist and mentor junior staff members.
- Participate in debates and discussions on financial stability issues in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences.
- Build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Job Requirements
have a minimum of a Bachelors degree (NQF7) in Economics, Banking, Finance, Econometrics or an equivalent qualification;
- have a minimum of 5-8 years’ job-related experience with a strong background in macroeconomics and/or financial markets;
- be proficient in the use of quantitative methods of analysis; and
- have knowledge of macroprudential theory and policies.

Additional requirements include:

- knowledge of the South African financial system and the regulatory environment;
- economic and/or financial market research knowledge and skills;
- proven facilitation and presentation skills;
- experience in project management and risk management;
- excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and
- proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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