Analyst, Fixed income Holdings at National Bank of Rwanda (BNR)

Analyst, Fixed income Holdings
National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) | Post type: jobs May 2, 2025 - Deadline 10/05/2025 | NumberOfPosition [1]

National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Overview

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) was established in 1964 with the aim of issuing the Rwandan currency named Franc Rwandais (Frw). Over the years, the role of the NBR has evolved. The current Law N°48/2017 of 23/09/2017 as amended to date, confers a clear mandate on the NBR with a mission of ensuring price stability and a sound financial system. Price stability is achieved by conducting appropriate monetary policy in the interest of a stable macroeconomic environment, while financial stability is achieved by regulating and supervising the financial system.

Job Description

The Analyst, Fixed Income Holdings – Transfers & Securities Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient safekeeping, settlement, and reconciliation of fixed income assets within the Central Securities Depository (CSD). The role also involves facilitating securities accounts registration, handling the electronic settlement and transfer of fixed income asset transactions, preparing reports, compiling statistics, analyzing securities data, and providing operational support to key CSD stakeholders such as stockbrokers and custodians.

Job Responsibilities

Contribute to the issuance and safekeeping of fixed income holdings.
Handle securities settlement, transfers, pledges, and pledge releases.
Perform daily reconciliation of securities held in the CSD.
Provide technical and operational support to stockbrokers, custodians, commercial banks, and the Stock Exchange.
Securities risks assessment and reporting for regulatory and operational purposes
Maintaining excellent relations with external stakeholders and promoting the reputation of the Central Securities Depository of the National Bank of Rwanda.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager, Transfers & Securities Operations Division
Monitoring and Reporting risks associated to Fixed Income market and propose the strategic mitigation measures.

Job Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in financial services, securities operations, or a similar role within a Central Securities Depository or financial institution.
Experience in securities settlement, reconciliation, or custody operations is an added advantage.