Fintech Innovation Strategist

3 days ago


South Africa South African Reserve Bank Full time

**Job Overview**

The South African Reserve Bank is seeking an experienced Fintech Innovation Strategist to join our team.

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a strong background in financial innovation, regulation, law, or economics.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading technical exploration projects into innovative financial technologies.

  • You will initiate, select, and scope technical projects on emerging technologies of relevance to the Fintech Unit or SARB for deeper understanding and present proposals for approval.
  • You will design and oversee the execution of project-related activities that explore the impact of technology developments on financial markets and central banks in line with the priorities of the Fintech Unit and SARB.
  • You will lead practical explorative initiatives on innovative financial technology in support of policy development, including the identification of areas of improvement and compliance with international standards.

In this role, you will conduct research into global innovation projects to inform Fintech Unit's approach to innovation and potential ways for the SARB to collaborate with other central banks on practical exploration to understand the policy and regulatory implications of new technologies.

You will also lead various forums (domestic and international) on new developments, research findings, and insights from project-related activities.

We offer a competitive salary of R2,000,000 per annum, plus benefits.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • An Honours' degree in Economics, Finance, Technology, or Law;
  • 8-10 years' experience in financial innovation, regulation, law, or economics;
  • Sound knowledge of economic and financial theories;
  • Knowledge of the regulatory environment and understanding of public policy issues;
  • Sound knowledge of research methodologies;
  • Sound knowledge of financial technologies and their implications for the financial system;
  • Proven facilitation and presentation skills;
  • Experience in leading and managing innovative technology projects;
  • Good conceptual and analytical skills and ability to apply creative and innovative thinking to solve complex problems;
  • Excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills;
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.


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