Senior Manager (Financial Stability Analysis and Policy)

Overview

About the Department

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks that 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 risks.

About the Role

As a Senior Manager within Financial Stability you will be responsible for the following job accountabilities:

• Direct and oversee the monitoring and analysis of financial stability risks, delivering high-level quantitative and qualitative assessments, and recommending mitigation policies.
• Oversee and review technical and analytical reports, ensuring high standards of quality.
• Lead, develop, and mentor teams within the Function, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive the planning and execution of the Function’s strategic objectives, providing leadership and direction to the team.
• Lead and coordinate the work carried out by the team with respect to stakeholder engagement activities, including interactions with credit rating agencies and the IMF.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration within the MFSA, including Resolution and Supervisory teams, to ensure alignment on risk assessments and policy responses.
• Represent the MFSA at local, EU, and international fora, and engage proactively with external counterparts.
• Serve as secretary to internal meetings, ensuring effective documentation and dissemination, and proactive follow-up on action points.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by line management.
  
  

About You

We are looking for candidates with strong knowledge and understanding of the financial sector. You will be expected to be flexible and dynamic and add value to a multidisciplinary team responsible for the exercise of the above functions.

The role calls for an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.

You will also possess a minimum of eight (8) years working experience in the area of Economics, Mathematics, Finance. Prior experience working in financial sector analysis and regulation would be a plus.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least fifteen (15) years working experience within a relevant area, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

Key skills and competencies:

• Have excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Advanced analytical skills for interpreting data and forecasting trends
• Proven experience in financial sector policy analysis and implementation
• Leadership skills to manage teams and communicate complex issues clearly
• Experience in financial stability or research publications will be considered an asset
  
  

Other Information

The selected candidate will be given opportunities to learn and be trained for the role, through various mechanisms which the Authority holds, such as, the Financial Supervisors Academy and also on the job training.

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 www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading.

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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.

Public Call Permit: 446/2025

Languages

• English