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Senior Analyst – Research And Regulatory Policy Job at Bank of Zambia

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

BANK SUPERVISION DEPARTMENT

SENIOR ANALYST – RESEARCH AND REGULATORY POLICY (HO) (2 POSTS)

GRADE: BOZ 6

Job Purpose

Conduct research on financial sector related issues and draft legislative, regulatory and supervisory policies for the financial system to ensure that they remain current and relevant.

Main Accountabilities

  • Develop concept papers and conduct research on emerging issues in the financial sector to inform policy positions of the Bank;
  • Review and analyze existing laws, regulations, policies and procedures to determine their relevance, effectiveness and impact and make proposed changes in line with developments in the market;
  • Develop laws and regulatory frameworks aimed at fostering a safe, sound, efficient and stable financial system;
  • Develop financial sector policies in line with international best practices in order to align the legal and regulatory framework with current practices;
  • Develop guidance notes to enhance the understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to Financial Service Providers (FSPs) and promote compliance; and
  • Provide training to FSPs on matters relating to regulatory aspects of the financial sector in order to enhance compliance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

  • MSc/MA/MBA/LLM
  • Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Levels (Credit or better)
  • 5 years’ relevant experience

Key Knowledge and Skills

  • Good background in research and policy development
  • Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good understanding of the risk based supervision approach
  • Good understanding of developments in the financial sector
  • Knowledge of financial sector laws and regulations
  • Computer literacy
  • Sound interpersonal skills

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Bank of Zambia Conditions of Service will apply. Please note that the positions are on a 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 enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae and certified photocopies of certificates to the undersigned not later than 30th May 2019. 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