Job Purpose

The role holder will assist in the implementation of the data and analytics and regulatory and supervisory technology strategy for institutions licensed by CBK.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

Contributes as appropriate to the performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of the Bank’s strategic objectives.

Technical and Operational Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the Data and Analytics Strategy to continuously monitor and analyse the financial soundness of regulated institutions.
• Contribute to the development of a strategy to leverage technology to enhance bank supervision processes including but not limited to Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and Supervisory Technology (SupTech) as guided by the Manager, Data Analytics, and Regulatory Technology.
• Contribute to arrangements for testing and updates of the Departmental Risk Management Framework including Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Monitor and follow up on the accuracy, and timeliness of offsite data submissions by licensed institutions, ensuring that the submitted data/returns are correctly processed.
• Prepare periodic requisite reports, presentations, publications, monthly briefs, discussion papers, and board papers as required by other departments, management, the Monetary Policy Committee, and the CBK Board.
• Design and prepare new data templates for data collection for new data requirements, including reporting logic and mappings to support regulatory reporting needs as per CBK prudential guidelines.
• Identify and recommend new process improvement opportunities, including the use of emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics to automate tasks, identify patterns, and make predictions.
• Provide first-line user support for the department’s systems for both internal and external users in the department and licensed institutions.
• Assist in the execution of the administrative activities in the Department.
• Any other assigned roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or related discipline from a reputable university.
• Professional qualification(s) in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, ICT, Project Management Banking or related discipline is an added advantage.

Work Experience

At least one (1) year post qualification experience in Prudential/Bank Supervision, ICT, Engineering, Project Management, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Accounting, Commercial Banking Operations and any other relevant area.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Good understanding of internationally accepted best practices for effective bank supervision and their application in supervision design and implementation.
• Good understanding of bank supervision policy and regulatory frameworks- – having a clear understanding of banks’ supervision policy and regulatory framework.
• Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to write reports.

Behavioural/ General Competencies

• Leadership and management-ability to take responsibility for assigned tasks and to be part of a high performing team.
• Communication- ability to speak clearly, fluently and in a compelling manner to both individuals and groups and ability to write in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate grammar, style and language for the reader.
• Interpersonal skills- creates rapport with others and develops effective communication and team spirit with colleagues.
• Personal Motivation and Drive- commits self to work hard towards goals. Shows enthusiasm and career commitment.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - ability and willingness to be flexible, to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of changing situations and with various individuals and groups.
• Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and CBK values.
• Integrity and honesty and ethics- ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures CBK is not put at reputational risk.
• Resilience –is able to withstand strategic and operational challenges and maintain momentum.
• Emotional Intelligence-manages emotions in a mature and composed manner as expected of a CBK staff member.

• Assist in executing the Data and Analytics Strategy to continuously monitor and analyse the financial soundness of regulated institutions.
• Contribute to the development of a strategy to leverage technology to enhance bank supervision processes including but not limited to Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and Supervisory Technology (SupTech) as guided by the Manager, Data Analytics, and Regulatory Technology.
• Contribute to arrangements for testing and updates of the Departmental Risk Management Framework including Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Monitor and follow up on the accuracy, and timeliness of offsite data submissions by licensed institutions, ensuring that the submitted data/returns are correctly processed.
• Prepare periodic requisite reports, presentations, publications, monthly briefs, discussion papers, and board papers as required by other departments, management, the Monetary Policy Committee, and the CBK Board.
• Design and prepare new data templates for data collection for new data requirements, including reporting logic and mappings to support regulatory reporting needs as per CBK prudential guidelines.
• Identify and recommend new process improvement opportunities, including the use of emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics to automate tasks, identify patterns, and make predictions.
• Provide first-line user support for the department’s systems for both internal and external users in the department and licensed institutions.
• Assist in the execution of the administrative activities in the Department.
• Any other assigned roles and responsibilities.

• Good understanding of internationally accepted best practices for effective bank supervision and their application in supervision design and implementation.
• Good understanding of bank supervision policy and regulatory frameworks- – having a clear understanding of banks’ supervision policy and regulatory framework.
• Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to write reports.
• Leadership and management-ability to take responsibility for assigned tasks and to be part of a high performing team.
• Communication- ability to speak clearly, fluently and in a compelling manner to both individuals and groups and ability to write in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate grammar, style and language for the reader.
• Interpersonal skills- creates rapport with others and develops effective communication and team spirit with colleagues.
• Personal Motivation and Drive- commits self to work hard towards goals. Shows enthusiasm and career commitment.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - ability and willingness to be flexible, to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of changing situations and with various individuals and groups.
• Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and CBK values.
• Integrity and honesty and ethics- ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures CBK is not put at reputational risk.
• Resilience –is able to withstand strategic and operational challenges and maintain momentum.
• Emotional Intelligence-manages emotions in a mature and composed manner as expected of a CBK staff member.

• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or related discipline from a reputable university.
• Professional qualification(s) in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, ICT, Project Management Banking or related discipline is an added advantage.