(1889) Associate FMI Analyst - BIS at South African Reserve Bank

Job Description

• To analyse and assess the adequacy and appropriateness of the inter-disciplinary infrastructure regulation and principles that apply to the day-to-day supervision of prudentially regulated financial market infrastructures (FMIs), and to identify, monitor and mitigate risks to financial stability.
• To ensure that MIs adhere to the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMIs) and comply with minimum supervisory standards and the legal framework.
• To conduct regular meetings with the Manager: MI Supervision and Divisional Head: MI Supervision to communicate meaningful and accurate management information, information on progress with operational objectives and to ensure that priorities are well coordinated.   
• To conduct relevant research to align with international best practice compliance and standards. 
• To identify FMI specific risks and ensure that such risks are adequately managed. 
• To provide accurate and meaningful information for both domestic and international consumption. 
• To report on industry issues and trends and contribute to the PA annual review. 
• To perform ad hoc duties and participate in special projects as and when required. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/ Accounting / Risk Management/ Legal or Compliance. 
• 2 - 5 years of experience in the Financial Sector supervision / Regulatory/ FMI environment. 
• FMI Supervision, regulation and legislation experience

Job-related knowledge:

• FMI Supervision, regulation and legislation 
• Economics 
• Accounting/Financial Statements 
• Financial markets and instruments 
• Relevant policies and procedures 
• Research methodologies  
• Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMI) 
• Problem solving and analysis 
• Verbal and written communication 
• Interpersonal
• Sound judgement 
• Working independently