Вакансія: Fіnаnсіаl Infrаstruсture Tеаm Lеаd (Dirеctor)

The Financial Sector Reform Activity (FSR) in Ukraine is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by DAI Global LLC (DAI). The purpose of the activity is to transform the country’s financial sector into a sophisticated, well-functioning, competitive market that is aligned with European Union (EU) standards and integrated into international financial systems. This transformation will mobilize private finance for sustained economic growth in Ukraine.

The FSR is looking for candidates to fill in the Financial Infrastructure Team Lead (Director) position.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Financial Infrastructure Team Lead (Director) will manage the work of FSR’s Component 2 team. The team will support regulators and other market actors to strengthen and modernize Ukraine’s financial infrastructure (institutions, technologies, standards and information for payments and transactions with financial instruments). This includes efforts to build more efficient capital and commodities markets that meet international standards, to develop efficient, secure and cost-effective payments ecosystem, and to support trading and clearing solutions, reporting and disclosure systems for financial markets. S/he will be responsible for providing analysis of financial market issues, reviewing the work of associates, interacting with partners and counterparts on project financial infrastructure issues, and participating in the development of project strategy.

OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES:

• Supervise the design, development, and implementation of digital financial technologies and payments for wider, more inclusive access to finance for small businesses and individuals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of measures (legal/regulatory, technology, new product development, new exchanges) for transparent capital and commodities markets in Ukraine.
• Provide input and support to the development of a robust legal/regulatory framework for capital and commodities markets.
• Contribute and support to the development of the legislation on digital finance, virtual assets and the development of digital finance solutions.
• Lead FSR’s work financial infrastructure reviews, analysis, preparation of concept papers, road maps, implementation plans, MoUs, presentations, and other documents. 
• Participate in the design and implementation of the FSR’s grant program;
• Support coordination and communication of relevant stakeholders of the financial sector, including participation in working groups, meetings and discussions; engage key industry stakeholders including regulators, other donors, civil society organizations, industry associations and the private sector.
• Engage with other U.S. agencies (SEC, CFTC) and with other USAID projects, and international donors, such as IMF, WB, EBRD, EU Delegation, IFC, to enhance collaboration and leverage resources and technical assistance.
• Manage the Financial Infrastructure team, including tasks distribution and quality control.
• Support other components of the Project with technical expertise.
• Participate in senior staff meetings, debriefings for the management.
• Provide feedback, highlights and reporting to USAID.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an advanced degree in one of the following areas: finance, economics, management, finance/corporate law. Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Ukraine’s financial sector, minimum ten to fifteen years of work experience are required.
• Solid project management skills – minimum 5 years of managerial experience.
• Experience with development projects similar in scope and complexity to Ukraine FSR is an advantage.
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory constraints for development of the financial infrastructure.
• Knowledge of global standards, trends and innovations in the financial infrastructure realm.
• Experience with research, writing analytical/assessment reports.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written English and Ukrainian skills.

Please submit Cover Letter and CV to [email protected] by January 20, 2023