Financial Sector Policy Research Manager

Krutham; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Krutham is seeking a Financial Sector Policy Research Manager to lead their research team in developing impactful financial policies. This senior position requires an advanced degree and substantial experience in financial sector regulation, focusing on policy analysis and client engagement. The role includes managing research initiatives and producing thought leadership to enhance Krutham's influence in the sector.

Benefits

Flexible work policy

Insurance cover

Medical aid options

Pension arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial sector policymaking.
• History of outstanding research publications.
• Deep insight into banking and financial sector regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of researchers focused on financial sector policy.
• Oversee high-profile projects in regulatory reform.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with government and financial institutions.

Skills

Project Management

Research Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Advanced research degree (MPhil or PhD)

Job description

Financial Sector Policy Research Manager

Krutham is a leading consulting firm focused on developing financial systems to better achieve social goals.

We work for clients ranging from global investors to philanthropies to research and develop innovative concepts which we then implement and manage.

We are for profit and for good in the societies we operate in.

About the role

Due to increasing demand from governments and other clients, we are now recruiting a senior position to manage our Financial Sector Policy Research team at Krutham.

This role is integral to our policy advisory vertical, working at the intersection of financial regulation, economic policy, and institutional reform.

You will lead a team supporting clients ranging from governments to banks in developing, interpreting, and assessing financial sector policy across South Africa and other African markets.

This position reports to the executive chairman.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a team of researchers focused on financial sector policy development and analysis
• Oversee high-profile projects on regulatory reform in areas including financial sector competitiveness, impact investing, banking risk management, fund management and other themes
• Develop and maintain client relationships with government entities, financial institutions, and international organisations
• Drive research initiatives that provide evidence-based policy recommendations with practical applications
• Produce thought leadership content that establishes Krutham's position as a leading voice in financial sector policy
• Open new doors and win new contracts to expand our business to deliver on our growth ambitions
• Represent Krutham at industry conferences, policy forums, and other stakeholder engagements

Qualifications and required experience :

• Advanced research degree such as MPhil or PhD in economics, public policy, or a related field
• Significant experience in financial sector policymaking either in government, international multilaterals, or a major financial sector regulator
• A history of outstanding research publications, including in academic journals and for business audiences
• Deep insight into banking, policy development, and trends in financial sector regulation
• Excellent project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex research initiatives on time and to budget
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing professional teams
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate complex policy concepts for diverse audiences
• Experience having managed a budget and successfully pursued new business through to concluding contracts with new clients
• Experience with international multilaterals would be an advantage

Please do not apply if you do not meet the above requirements.

Location and work arrangements

The position is based at our Sandton, Johannesburg office.

A flexible work policy is in place that allows employees flexibility to split time between the office and elsewhere, subject to application and eligibility.

The position is full time, though we would be open to considering part time arrangements for the right candidate.

Benefits and environment

We offer a small company environment in which you will have considerable latitude to shape your role.

Remuneration will be a mixture of basic and performance-based pay.

The company offers insurance cover as part of its benefits and flexibility to structure medical aid and pension arrangements.

Our standards are high.

You will be working with MBAs, CFA charterholders and PhDs on our team to ensure that Krutham delivers high levels of client satisfaction and responds dynamically to new business opportunities.

There is no closing date for applications, but an appointment will be made as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet all requirements should submit a comprehensive CV, a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and a sample of published research work.