Pre-Graduate Officer (Intelligence and Research)

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The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks which have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risk. The Intelligence and Research team within the function is responsible for the statistical capabilities of the function, and to carry out quantitative and qualitative research and analysis to assess the economic and external factors, structural shifts and market practices that may influence the development of the financial services sector and to evaluate the impact of these developments and of any measures and initiatives proposed to address them. About the Role As a pre-graduate officer within the Intelligence and Research team you will be assigned to carry out work which will include the following duties: Collecting data and performing data quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness; Assisting in undertaking research and performing time series analysis and financial modelling; Assisting in the preparation of statistical reports and providing general statistical support to the team; Providing general operational, administrative, and analytical support in the execution of the responsibilities of the function; Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager. Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time based on the exigencies of the Authority. About You The ideal candidate must be reading or is in the process of obtaining a qualification in Statistics, Mathematics, Banking, Finance, or similar at MQF Level 6, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). The selected candidate is expected to be a confident individual who feels at ease working in a multidisciplinary environment, is flexible, proactive, dynamic, and a high attention to detail even when under time pressure. Other Information The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on under MQRIC heading. The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage . Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination. Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates. Malta Financial Services Authority

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