Junior Resolution Planning Specialist - Finstab at South African Reserve Bank

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other things, the following key performance areas: 

• Assist with research that supports the development of policies related to the crisis management and resolution functions of the SARB. 
• Assist with the analysis of data submitted by financial institutions for the purpose of developing resolution plans and conducting resolvability assessments. 
• Assist senior specialists with identifying information gaps and developing proposals to address them. 
• Assist with the preparation for engagements with financial institutions and industry stakeholders on issues related to crisis management and resolution. 
• Conduct administrative duties for meetings with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Assist with the coordination and administration of the SARB’s Resolution Policy Panel and Resolution Planning Working Group respectively. 
• Stay abreast of international best practice and sector developments, analyse the implications of these changes for the work of the Resolution Planning Division and make proposals on how these developments could be applied to improve current practices. 
• Assist with the development of presentations to various SARB and industry forums on matters related to crisis management and resolution. 
• Assist with the day-to-day activities of the Resolution Planning Division. 

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

• an Honours’ degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or an equivalent qualification; and 
• up to two years of job-related experience, with a background in economics and/or accounting. 

Additional requirements include: 

• an understanding of banking, insurance or financial markets; 
• knowledge of regulatory frameworks and international standards; 
• knowledge and understanding of business continuity or crisis management; 
• an understanding of financial market infrastructures (FMIs); 
• knowledge of, or experience in, managing distressed assets; 
• facilitation and presentation skills; 
• strong interpersonal skills; 
• strong communication skills (verbal and written); and 
• proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office products such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.