Senior Financial Markets Specialist - FMD

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key performance areas:

• Stay abreast of financial markets developments and provide accurate market information, commentary and recommendations on a regular basis.

• Conduct high-quality qualitative and quantitative research, analyses and interpretation of domestic and international financial markets in support of the formulation and implementation of monetary policy and for financial stability purposes.

• Develop, maintain and communicate key Monetary Policy Committee market indicators and ensure their ongoing relevance and methodological soundness.

• Develop and maintain quantitative analytical frameworks for the measurement and analysis of risk premia, including yield curve dynamics, and provide insights and recommendations to support monetary policy and financial stability.

• Ensure that methodologies applied in area of specialisation comply with local and international standards and reflect best practices internationally and recommend improvements in methodologies where necessary.

• Write and contribute to keynote speeches for the Executives of the SARB.

• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations to senior forums of the SARB (e.g. Monetary Policy Committee, Financial Stability Committee).

• Produce market reports and feedback to provide management information/market intelligence.

• Represent the Financial Markets Department on internal and external committees and make presentations at meetings.

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders such as, but not limited to, the banking and asset management sectors for purposes of gathering market intelligence.

• Ensure the transfer of knowledge and skills to junior specialists, which includes providing technical support and monitoring the application thereof.

• Perform ad hoc tasks as required.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of an Honours /post graduate qualification in Economics/Finance OR equivalent

• a minimum of eight to ten years’ experience in a specialist role in market analysis;

• knowledge of domestic and international financial markets

Additional requirements include:

• proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with expert knowledge of MS Excel;

• advanced mathematical, statistical or econometric modelling skills;

• verbal and written communication skills;

• report writing skills;

• research methodology skills;

• planning and organising skills;

• decision-making skills;

• interpersonal skills;

• presenting skills;

• leadership skills

• being a team player;

• integrity;

• effective communication;

• building and maintaining relationships;

• Bloomberg and Reuters skills

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.