Associate Resolution Planning Specialist at South African Reserve Bank

• The main purpose of this position is to conduct research and support the development of crisis management capabilities within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), and to assist with the development of resolution policies and resolution plans for financial institutions.

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

• Conduct research that supports the development of policies related to the crisis management and resolution functions of the SARB.
• Analyse data submitted by financial institutions for the purpose of developing resolution plans and conducting resolvability assessments.
• Assist with identifying information gaps and developing proposals to address them.
• Participate in engagements with financial institutions and industry stakeholders on issues related to crisis management and resolution.
• Assist with the 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.

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

• an Honours’ degree in Banking, Finance, Law or other equivalent qualification; and
• two years’ job-related experience within the financial sector or financial services industry.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge of regulatory frameworks and international standards;
• knowledge and understanding of business continuity or crisis management;
• 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.