Brief description The main purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the International Engagements Division. This entails conducting analysis on global and domestic financial regulatory developments related to the agenda of international forums such as the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and Group of Twenty (G20); contributing to briefing and speaking notes; coordinating with the relevant departments in the Bank dealing with financial regulatory issues; and assisting in the formulation of country policy positions and strategies for the purpose of influencing the international macroeconomic and financial agenda, with the aim of advancing South Africa and Africa’s interests. Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: Provide technical support to the International Engagements Division and assist in identifying strategic challenges, opportunities, and priorities for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) based on analysis and trends in the global and domestic macroeconomy and financial markets. Conduct relevant research and analysis to contribute to the development of policy positions and strategies and influence the global economic and financial agenda for the benefit of South Africa and the region. Provide support to the Division Head and Senior Policy Analysts in managing projects, including logistical arrangements for seminars, meetings, conferences, and workshops. Provide support to the Division when it represents the SARB in working group meetings of the Group of Twenty (G20), BRICS and other forums where relevant. Provide inputs into the preparation of briefing documents and speaking notes for the governors and senior officials attending international meetings. Coordinate and contribute to briefing and speaking notes for meetings of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Provide inputs and conduct research for purposes of writing speeches. Liaise with National Treasury, other relevant government entities and specialist SARB departments to ensure consistency with the domestic and international agenda. Build strategic relationships and networks with relevant counterparts in international forums. Develop briefs and makes presentations internally as well as to departmental forums and other departments in the SARB on topics of interest in the international forums. Provide support in managing international cooperation and partnerships on behalf of the SARB, including diplomatic relationships. Align meeting dates with the Executives’ diaries and contributing to the development of agendas for meeting. #J-18808-Ljbffr