About the Department

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks that may threaten the stability of the financial system and the broader economy. This includes analysing systemic risks and evaluating how developments in the domestic economy, the financial services sector, and the external environment may influence the resilience of the financial system. The function is composed of two complementary teams. The Financial Stability Team focuses on the assessment and monitoring of systemic and sector-specific risks through the use of sensitivity analysis, stress testing and forward-looking risk assessments. This work is complemented by macroprudential research across the banking, insurance, and securities sectors, as well as broader areas such as cyber, climate, geopolitical and concentration risks. It also contributes to the design and calibration of macroprudential policies, assessing their impact and effectiveness. The Intelligence and Research Team is responsible for the function’s statistical capabilities, to carry out quantitative and qualitative research and analysis to assess the national and global economic environment and financial markets, structural shifts as well as market practices that may influence the evolution of the financial services sector. The team also evaluates the impact of these developments, including any measures and initiatives proposed to address them.

About the Role

As a Manager (Financial and Market Statistics) within the Intelligence and Research team you will be assigned to carry out work which will include the following duties:

Formulating and assisting in the implementation of the function’s workplan and actively contributing to its timely execution;
Conducting and overseeing the monitoring and analysis of economic, local, and international market developments and trends, and their potential impact on the evolution of the financial services industry;
Collecting, organising and interpreting data related to cross-border investment flows, market behaviour and business trends to support strategic initiatives;
Coordinating and conducting surveys and data collection exercises to support research, regulatory, and policy development needs;
Overseeing the effective management and quality of statistical and economic data within the function, including the development and maintenance of internal datasets and analytical tools;
Performing routine and ad-hoc data analysis, including financial modelling and preparation of datasets for internal use or external reporting;
Drafting and reviewing analytical reports and technical papers, both for internal and publication purposes;
Managing the day-to-day activities of the assigned team or project, providing guidance, reviewing outputs, and supporting staff development initiatives;
Attending and contributing to technical meetings within the MFSA as well as at national and international level;
Carrying out any other responsibilities delegated by the Senior Manager or other members of senior leadership in line with the function’s remit and/or the Authority`s exigencies.
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

You will hold qualification at MQF Level 6 or higher in statistics, mathematics, banking and finance, economics or in any other relevant field.

A minimum of seven (7) years prior experience is required, preferably within the financial services sector or related fields.

If you do not have the necessary academic qualifications but have at least thirteen (13) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

You will also have the below skillset:

Experience of working with business intelligence tools, such as MS PowerBI
Knowledge of programming languages and data analysis packages, such as R, Python or SQL
At ease working in a multidisciplinary environment
Critical and analytical mind-set
Flexible, proactive, dynamic
High level of integrity

Other Important 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 www.ncfhe.org.mt 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 Privacy Notice on the MFSA webpage - https://www.mfsa.mt/privacy-notice/.

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: 479/2025

Manager (Financial and Market Statistics)

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