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The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank of South Africa. It was established in 1921 after Parliament passed an act, the "Currency and Bank Act of 10 August 1920", as a direct result of the abnormal monetary and financial conditions which World War I had brought
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
Monitor financial market developments and analyse market pricing, flows and behaviour to identify emerging risks, shifts in expectations and potential sources of monetary or financial instability.
Combine qualitative intelligence with quantitative data, models and surveys to produce clear analytical insights.
Research and implement relevant new methods, analytical techniques and best practices related to gathering, analysis and reporting of market intelligence.
Engage directly with a wide network of external financial market participants, including banks, asset managers, insurers and infrastructure providers.
Systematically gather, aggregate and challenge qualitative intelligence from market contacts, ensuring diversity of views.
Maintain strategic relationships with key participants in the financial markets.
Produce high‑quality written briefings, dashboards and presentations for senior policy forums, including the Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Stability Committee.
Contribute directly to briefing packs and narrative used in MPC and FSC.
Support the design, evaluation and communication of market operations and facilities.
Contribute to the design, execution and analysis of structured intelligence tools, combining survey data with broader market intelligence.
Use survey results to assess market expectations, perceptions of policy and macroeconomic risks.
Collaborate with colleagues across the SARB to deliver on cross‑cutting analytical projects, horizon scanning exercises and longer‑term research agendas.
Transfer knowledge and skills to junior specialists, which includes providing technical support and monitoring their progress.
Assist with committee administration and provide secretarial support.
Perform ad hoc tasks.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
an Honours degree (NQF8) in Economics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience; and
five to eight years of job-related experience in financial markets
The following will be an added advantage:
strong understanding of financial markets and instruments
demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative information into clear judgments;
excellent written and verbal communication skills;
ability to build credibility and relationships with external market participants;
strong judgement and professional integrity when handling sensitive market information;
knowledge of quantitative finance;
proficient in Microsoft Office, R and/or Python; and
proficient in data analysis.
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