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Assistant Manager – FinTech: Bank of Zambia

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Job Brief

To carry out the assessment of FinTech products and services in order to ensure that integrity, security, and data privacy are maintained in the design, operations, and development process of innovations in the FinTech space.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bank of Zambia, an equal opportunity employer invites applications from suitably qualified Zambians to apply for the following vacant positions:

ASSISTANT MANAGER – FINTECH, HO (2 POSTS)

GRADE: BOZM5

Job Purpose

To carry out the assessment of FinTech products and services in order to ensure that integrity, security, and data privacy are maintained in the design, operations, and development process of innovations in the FinTech space.

Main Accountabilities

Assess FinTech products and services in accordance with established criteria, legal/regulatory and administrative framework.
Monitor FinTech products/institutions for compliance to internationally accepted practices, standards, and principles to maintain internationally accepted standards.
Develop a fintech regulatory framework.
Maintain the FinTech statistical database to ensure that the database is up to date.
Coordinate the consolidation of statistical and non-statistical data on FinTech in order to maximize data capture to enable the production of reports on time.
Prepare statistical and non-statistical assessment reports.
Conduct joint supervisory onsite inspections of all FinTech products and institutions.
Prepare reports on developments in the FinTech space.

Qualifications and Experience

BSc/BA (in Economics, Finance, Banking, ICT) or ACCA/CIMA/ACA
CISA added advantage
Three (3) years’ relevant experience
Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Levels (Credit or better)

Key Knowledge and Attributes

Knowledge of developments in Digital Financial Services (DFS).
Excellent IT skills.
Experience in the relevant field and in a reputable organization.
Sound knowledge and understanding of Payments Systems.
Ability to work well in a team, share technical knowledge and experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Bank of Zambia Conditions of Service will apply.  Please note that the positions are on Fixed Term Contracts of Employment for three (3) years and renewable subject to good performance.

Only candidates who meet the above role specifications should apply online or by enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and certified photocopies of certificates to the undersigned not later than Monday, 16 March 2020.  For those applying online, please ensure that you attach your CV and certified certificates.  For more information, visit www.boz.zm.

Women are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Director – Human Resources

Bank of Zambia

Bank Square

P O Box 30080

LUSAKA