Detailed description<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:<\/p>\n
\tMonitor 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.
\n\tCombine qualitative intelligence with quantitative data, models and surveys to produce clear analytical insights.\u00a0
\n\tResearch and implement relevant new methods, analytical techniques and best practices related to gathering, analysis and reporting of market intelligence.
\n\tEngage directly with a wide network of external financial market participants, including banks, asset managers, insurers and infrastructure providers.
\n\tSystematically gather, aggregate and challenge qualitative intelligence from market contacts, ensuring diversity of views.
\n\tMaintain strategic relationships with key participants in the financial markets.
\n\tProduce high\u2011quality written briefings, dashboards and presentations for senior policy forums, including the Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Stability Committee.
\n\tContribute directly to briefing packs and narrative used in MPC and FSC.
\n\tSupport the design, evaluation and communication of market operations and facilities.\u00a0
\n\tContribute to the design, execution and analysis of structured intelligence tools, combining survey data with broader market intelligence.
\n\tUse survey results to assess market expectations, perceptions of policy and macroeconomic risks.\u00a0
\n\tCollaborate with colleagues across the SARB to deliver on cross\u2011cutting analytical projects, horizon scanning exercises and longer\u2011term research agendas.
\n\tTransfer knowledge and skills to junior specialists, which includes providing technical support and monitoring their progress.
\n\tAssist with committee administration and provide secretarial support.\u00a0
\n\tPerform ad hoc tasks.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:<\/p>\n
\tan Honours degree (NQF8) in Economics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience; and\u00a0
\n\tfive to eight years of job-related experience in financial markets<\/p>\n
The following will be an added advantage:<\/p>\n
\tstrong understanding of financial markets and instruments
\n\tdemonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative information into clear judgments;
\n\texcellent written and verbal communication skills;
\n\tability to build credibility and relationships with external market participants;
\n\tstrong judgement and professional integrity when handling sensitive market information;
\n\tknowledge of quantitative finance;
\n\tproficient in Microsoft Office, R and\/or Python; and
\n\tproficient in data analysis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.resbank.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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