17BANK OF JAMAICA
POSITION OF
SENIOR DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Bank of Jamaica (the “Bank”) is Jamaica’s central bank and exists to ensure monetary and
fi nancial system stability in Jamaica.
The Bank invites applications from suitably qualifi ed candidates for the role of Senior Deputy
Governor. Under the current Bank of Jamaica Act, this appointment is made by the Minister
of Finance and the Public Service on the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the
Bank.
The Senior Deputy Governor is an ex-offi cio member and Deputy Chairman of the Bank’s
Board of Directors. The position is responsible for assisting the Governor in overseeing the
day-to-day operations of the Bank, and in the absence of the Governor, will be responsible
for the day-to-day management and operations of the Bank. The incumbent will have senior
executive oversight of the Research and Economic Programming, Financial Stability and
Financial Markets Development functions as well as the Bank’s Strategic Planning programme.
The incumbent will chair the Risk Management Committee and participate as an ex-offi cio
member of statutory committees including the Financial System Stability Committee and
Supervisory Committees.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to manage and inspire a large
number of staff, be a strong communicator, possess outstanding interpersonal skills and
must be a person of undisputed integrity. He/she must demonstrate strong leadership and
policy skills and have an advanced understanding of economics with an authoritative grasp of
prevailing monetary policy and the Government’s macro- economic programmes and targets.
The incumbent will possess at a minimum a postgraduate degree in Economics or Finance
and relevant executive-level experience at a central bank or an international institution which
focuses on monetary policy and /or economic development.
Further information regarding the position can be accessed on the Career page of the Bank
of Jamaica website http://www.boj.org.jm.
Applications are to be submitted in writing summarizing evidence of a distinguished career
which best demonstrates the stated requirements for appointment to the position, together
with a current resume indicating at least two references, no later than Friday, 28 February
2020 to:
The Division Chief
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 621, Kingston, Jamaica
Apply online at http://www.boj.org.jmExecutivefocus