Reporting to the Director, Financial Sector Management Program, the Program Manager – Financial Institutions Regulation and Supervision is responsible for designing, developing, and coordinating capacity building activities with focus on the regulation and supervision of banks and non – bank financial institutions including insurance, capital markets, pensions, forex bureaus, microfinance institutions in the MEFMI member states.

Key Performance Areas

1. Identify needs/skills gaps in supervision and design workshops that address these needs;
2. Plan and coordinate country specific technical assistance missions;

• Prepare and conduct MEFMI workshops/seminars including those delivered on MEFMI E-leaming management system;

1. Coordinate and conduct joint workshops or technical assistance missions with technical cooperating partners;
2. Prepare an annual work program on financial sector regulation for inclusion in the MEFMI prospectus;
3. Assist in the selection of candidate Fellows, develop a customized training plan (CTP) for Fellows, and ensure effective utilisation of the graduated and accredited fellows in capacity building activities in regulation and supervision of banks and non – bank financial institutions.

Qualifications and Experience

1. At least a Master’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Economics or other related field (Commerce, Business Administration, Business Analytics, International Business, Risk Management, Insurance);
2. At least 5 -10 years progressive experience in regulation of banks, capital markets, pensions or insurance;
3. Demonstrable understanding of the Macro economic environment as it relates to financial regulation; and
4. Experience of working in a multicultural professional environment will be an added advantage.

Desirable skills and attributes

The following will be added advantages:

1. Being a MEFMI Fellow;
2. Specialised financial sector professional qualifications like CFA, FRM, CIB, IFoA, CII.
3. Prior research experience;
4. Computer literacy and a working knowledge of technology platforms used in financial sector regulation;
5. Demonstrable knowledge of cyber security, Fintech issues as threats to financial stability, Financial Sector development and innovations, financial inclusion, financial literacy, Central Bank Digital Currencies, Central bank communication.
6. Knowledge in the use of technology in financial institutions regulation, monitoring, reporting and compliance (RegTech)

Competencies

1. Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills;
2. Ability to work long hours and under pressure including travel;
3. Excellent written (report writing) and verbal skills;
4. Leadership skills and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels;
5. Cooperation and Team Spirit;
6. Strong interpersonal skills;
7. Experience of working in a multicultural professional environment will be an added advantage.

Benefits

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed term contract of three (3) years, renewable subject to performance. On offer is an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax-free salary paid in US dollars which is competitive with other similar organisations.