(1733) Advance Analytics Specialist - ExMan at South African Reserve Bank

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statistical Analysis, Data Visualisation, Predictive Modelling, Artificial Intelligence, Quantitative Modelling, Forecasting, Scenario Analysis, PowerBi, Python, R, SQL, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance, Governance Risk and Compliance, Strategic Reporting, Information Management

Industry

Banking

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: * Collect, integrate, analyse and disseminate internal and external strategy management data from various sources, including general environmental trends, central banking trends, financial sector ecosystem trends as well as internal business and project performance to support evidence-based decision-making. * Conceptualise, develop and apply advanced analytical methodologies (e.g. statistical analysis, data visualisation techniques, predictive modelling, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled capabilities) to provide proactive and actionable strategy intelligence and insights for the SARB. * Develop, maintain and apply quantitative models, early warning indicators, forecasting methodologies and scenario analysis capabilities to support proactive monitoring and strategic planning. * Monitor, measure and report on analytical results to ensure appropriate business recommendations and insights. * Design, implement and manage the analytical infrastructure (e.g. frameworks, algorithms, models, tools and systems) required to support insight generation, information management, advanced analytics and knowledge transfer within the Strategy Management Office (SMO) and the business. * Collaborate with SMO functional leads to provide strategic insights and analytical support that inform strategic decision-making for their stakeholders. * Maintain the quality, integrity and governance of key SMO strategic data sets, analytical models, reports and metrics, and ensure that this information is stored and managed in a central repository. * Research and benchmark advanced analytics, strategic intelligence and related practices in peer organisations and similar industries to support continuous improvement. * Collaborate with the SARB Advanced Analytics function to ensure alignment and knowledge-sharing as well as the effective application of advanced analytics practices, processes, methods, tools and techniques. knowledge and skill in: * industry, organisational and business awareness, including forecasting and working with advanced tools (e.g. PowerBi, Python, R and SQL); * quality assurance; * continuous improvement; * continuous learning and/or professional development; * legislation and governance, risk and compliance; * stakeholder management; * group strategy tools/equipment usage; * group strategy information management; and * group strategy reporting. About SARB Primary mandate of the SARB Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows: The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic. The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice. WHAT WE DO Monetary Policy The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inﬂation low and steady. Financial Stability The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance ﬁnancial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the ﬁnancial system. Prudential Regulation The Prudential Authority regulates ﬁnancial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support ﬁnancial stability. Financial Markets Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves. Financial Surveillance The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions. Payments and Settlements The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern ﬁnancial system. Statistics The SARB provides important economic and ﬁnancial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa. Research Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, ﬁnancial stability, banking and emerging trends in ﬁnance. Our research supports policy decision-making. Banknotes and Coin The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing advanced analytical infrastructures and methodologies to provide actionable strategy intelligence for the South African Reserve Bank. This includes collecting and analyzing internal and external data to support evidence-based strategic decision-making and performance monitoring.