Risk Analyst II (Investment Risk)

 Risk Analyst II (Investment Risk) - 1 Post
Reports to: Head of Division
Contract type: Contract for unspecified period of time
Location: Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Purpose:
To support the design and management of the Bank’s framework for identifying, measuring and mitigating investment risks.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Researching on market and credit risks associated with reserve management for policy advice and decision making;
b) Measuring, analyzing and preparing periodical investment portfolios and attribution report to establishing the source of excess return;
c) Preparing periodic investment risk assessment reports;
d) Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on global financial markets developments and advising Head of Investment Risk on how to minimize the investment risk exposures ;
e) Evaluating risk across all portfolios and asset classes;
f) Monitoring portfolio performance to ensure adherence to risk limits in line with Foreign Exchange Reserve Management Policy and Guidelines;
g) Preparing daily market risks report for decision making purposes;
h) Performing periodic strategic asset allocation based on detailed market analysis in line with the Bank’s risk constraints;
i) Monitoring operational risks associated with reserves management operations and advising the Head of investment Risk on strategies to minimize operational risk exposures;
j) Participating in regular review of policy and procedures on reserve management operations;
k) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Masters of Science degree in Financial Economics, Financial engineering, Investment Analysis or Quantitative Finance;
b) Analytical skills;
c) Experience of applying risk management techniques will be an added advantage;
d) Strong communication skills;
e) IT skills.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit the following for consideration of the applications:
a) A curriculum vitae (CV);
b) Certified copies of certificates, birth certificate and other relevant certificates;
c) Two recent passport size photographs;
d) Names and addresses of two reputable referees;
e) Applicant’s reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers.
f) Applicants with academic certificates from foreign universities must submit proof of accreditation of issuing institutions.
Application should be addressed to:
Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
P. O. Box 2939,
DAR ES SALAAM
Closing Date:
Applications should reach the Deputy Governor’s Office on or before 6.00 pm on 11th November, 2013.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.