Associate Bank Analyst at SARB in Pretoria
South African Reserve Bank · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
The South African Reserve Bank is looking for a part time Associate Bank Analyst in Pretoria to assess risks in the banking sector. You will analyse data, prepare reports, and help monitor banks, mutual banks and co operative banks. If you have a postgraduate degree and three to five years in the financial or regulatory sector, this is a solid chance to contribute to financial stability at the country's central bank.
About the role
As an Associate Bank Analyst in the Prudential Supervision and Insurance Supervision Department (PSISD), you will help safeguard the stability of South Africa's banking sector. Your work will focus on spotting risks, trends and concentrations as they build up in the financial system.
- Assess the macroeconomic environment to identify potential risks in the banking sector.
- Provide accurate information on banks, mutual banks and co operative banks to internal stakeholders and authorities.
- Analyse sector related data and turn it into useful insights.
- Draft reports, graphs and presentations on industry issues and trends.
- Join multidisciplinary teams to run surveys and respond to requests for information, including ad hoc project work.
Application note: You must apply through the SARB's official recruitment system using the link provided. The bank does not accept email applications for this post.
Requirements
- A postgraduate degree in Economics, Accounting, Financial Management and or Risk Management.
- Three to five years of relevant working experience in the financial or regulatory sector.
- Knowledge of prudential supervision and South Africa's supervisory framework, especially banking sector regulation and legislation including mutual and co operative banks.
- Understanding of the key risks facing banks, mutual banks and co operative banks and their operating environment.
- Understanding of the macroeconomic environment.
- Understanding of accounting principles and financial ratios.
- Knowledge of relevant risk management standards and practices.
- Knowledge of research methodologies.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and SQL, plus related software packages.
- Skilled in reporting and data visualisation.
Responsibilities
- Assess the macroeconomic environment and detect the build up of risks, trends and concentrations in the financial and banking sector.
- Provide accurate and meaningful information on the financial sector, specifically banks, mutual banks and the co operative sector, to internal stakeholders and other relevant authorities.
- Analyse sector related data.
- Prepare and draft reports, graphs and presentations on industry issues and trends.
- Perform ad hoc duties including participation in special projects when required.
- Coordinate and take part in multidisciplinary teams to complete surveys and other requests for information.
Benefits
Remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market
Job details
- Organisation
- South African Reserve Bank
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Postgraduate diploma
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 30 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a part time analyst role at the central bank, so your application needs to show more than just your degree. Highlight any hands on experience you have with banking regulation, risk analysis or data work, and mention specific tools like Power BI or SQL if you have used them.
Because the role deals with prudential supervision, it helps to show that you understand how banks are regulated in South Africa. In an interview, expect questions about risk trends in the banking sector and how you would analyse data to spot them. Keep your CV focused on financial sector experience and prepare a short example of a report or presentation you have put together.
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