(725) Fintech Analyst - ExeMan at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Participate in projects and activities related to fintech and supervisory technology (suptech).
• Gather, analyse and maintain statistical information to assess and report on emerging innovative trends and developments.
• Assist the Senior Analyst with the design and execution of project-related activities that explore the impact of technology developments on financial markets and central banks
• Assist Senior Analyst to assess the impact of and gap created by innovative developments on current policies and regulation. 
• Report on and make relevant recommendations to relevant stakeholders based on analyses conducted and findings from the projects into innovative financial technologies aligned to the Fintech Unit’s priorities.
• Present research findings and new fintech developments at various forums (domestic and international).
• Communicate to and engage with related external stakeholders, including fintech firms as identified from time to time.
• Provide guidance to industry, including start-ups, regarding regulations on fintech developments and innovation projects within the region and globally.
• Organise and manage workshops and conferences to create awareness of fintech-related matters. Including innovation projects, in the industry. 
• Actively build and manage stakeholder relationships to solicit input and insight into fintech-related issues from various authorities and the industry. 
• Conduct research into innovation initiatives and projects in the industry and the central banking community to inform the Fintech Unit and SARB’s approach to innovation projects.
• Conduct research to keep abreast and in support of policy as well as regulatory and risk reduction developments, including the identification of areas of improvement and compliance with international standards.
• Assist with the taking of minutes at working groups or steering committees as relevant to the Fintech Unit.
• Participate in industry consultations and the drafting of discussion papers and standards.
• Leverage the insights from the practical exploration of innovative financial technologies to assist with the development and maintenance of policies and/or regulatory frameworks and incorporate inputs and comments from the industry and relevant regulatory authorities. 
• Provide input into material drafted by international standard-setting bodies such as the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), including the BIS Innovation centres, and Financial Stability Board (FSB).
• Collaborate with the relevant regulators in matters relating to the functions and responsibilities of the Fintech Unit. 
• Assist with drafting content for fintech public awareness initiatives and respond to queries and surveys. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have: 

• an Honours’ degree in Law, Economics, Technology or Finance; and 
• five to eight years’ experience in financial sector innovation, regulation, law or economics.

Additional requirements include: 

• sound knowledge of economic and financial theories; 
• knowledge of the regulatory environment and public policy issues;
• strong technical skills and a working understanding of information technology;
• sound knowledge of research methodologies;
• knowledge of financial technologies and their implications for the financial system
• proven facilitation and presentation skills;
• experience in projects to explore the policy implications of financial technology
• experience in project management and risk management;
• excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills; and
• proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.