Chief Analyst
Reporting to the Deputy Head, the Chief Analyst leads a team to ensure that the activities and the records of licensees are compliant with regulatory requirements as well as to conduct complex research and technical projects to achieve the goals and objectives of the Division and to ensure best regulatory practices are employed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The successful candidate will:
- Manage the off-site monitoring and on-site inspection process;
- Chair meetings with auditors or licensees to confirm findings of the on-site inspection and address complex issues;
- Review inspection reports to identify complex and serious regulatory issues;
- Attend internal/external meetings with high risk financial institutions and chair meetings with low risk licensees and representatives of the financial industry;
- Manage a portfolio of high risk/problematic licensees;
- Direct the preparation of Management Committee submission reports;
- Manage, delegate, and supervise the work of an assigned team;
- Prepare and deliver relevant and informative internal/external presentations;
- Provide recommendations about legislation, regulations, rules, guidance and supervisory practices applicable to the supervision of the Financial Industry;
- Prepare the divisional Board and Annual Reports, budget reports and onsite inspection schedules;
- Participate in the drafting and ongoing review/update of the divisional off-site and onsite procedural manuals; and
- Ensure the development and maintenance of procedure manuals and participate in the production of industry statistics.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution – preference given to degrees in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics; and
- Five years’ experience in a relevant position in the financial industry including three years supervisory and regulatory experience.
- A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CAMS, or FRM or a Master’s Degree in a financial related field is required.
- Significant knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and comprehensive analytical skills to analyze the implications of financial statements as they relate to financial institutions;
- Significant knowledge of emerging supervisory techniques, and up-to-date knowledge of domestic and international financial and economic events;
- Sound knowledge of the Capital Adequacy framework including current international regulatory practices, especially those promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements;
- Knowledge of the Banks and Trust Companies Act, other relevant Acts, Regulations, Statements of Guidance and Policies relating to the supervision of banks and non-bank financial institutions;
- Forward thinking with excellent organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; and
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Direct applicants only. Applications received from agencies will not be accepted at this time.
Application form may be completed online by visiting cima.ky/careers
Salary: CI $92,446 - $114,843 per annum
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)
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