Associate Financial Analyst Fin Surv at South African Reserve Bank

Job Description

• The main purpose of this position is to process exchange control (excon) applications and monitor compliance with the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers as well as the Exchange Control Regulations to regulate crossborder transactions and ensure the efficient management of foreign exchange. 

Detailed description

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

• Analyse, process and finalise basic applications for approval, ensuring that the work meets the required time and quality standards.
• Assist in the planning of inspections and provide written reports on inspection findings for approval.
• Support daily administration tasks, including recordkeeping, schedule compilation and inspectionprofiling to enhance operational efficiency within the division and own work.
• Capture data and provide management with information to aid decisionmaking. 
• Perform duties with minimal supervision, adhering to established practices, processes, rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines specific to the area of expertise.
• Communicate effectively with relevant internal stakeholders, demonstrating an ability to clearly explain information.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and compile the information to inform policy decisions.
• Stay informed about developments in the functional area and ensure self and others comply with changes (e.g. changes to excon policies, rules and regulations).
• Identify problems and adapt routines to address them, demonstrating the ability to provide solutions within a defined context.

Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Diploma in Finance or an equivalent NQF 6 qualification; and
• two to five years’ work experience in the excon and/or banking environment. 

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skills in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• risk and compliance assessment;
• risk and compliance monitoring and reporting; and
• business continuity planning;
• competence in Microsoft Office software packages (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• proficiency in verbal and written communication (including presentation and reportwriting skills);
• a drive for results; 
• analysing and problemsolving;
• learning focus; 
• ability to work in a team; and
• service and stakeholder focus.

Deadline:12th February,2026