One of the State entities that enjoys the best reputation and for many would be a good place to work is undoubtedly the Bank of the Republic, the country’s monetary authority that has been characterized by offering jobs with good stability and being a space to train great talents in the financial sector.
The Issuer, also known as the central bank, is responsible for studying and adopting monetary, exchange and credit measures to regulate monetary circulation and, in general, the liquidity of the financial market and the normal functioning of internal and external payments of the economy, ensuring the stability of the value of the currency.
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This institution is currently looking for talent and through its social networks and employment pages, it announced three vacancies in jobs related to the financial sector, risk management and investments, which will be available throughout this week and do not require intermediaries to apply.
Portfolio Management
The first offer is to find an International Portfolio Management professional for its International Investment Department. This role focuses on the management of the International Reserves and Sovereign Funds managed directly by the entity.
The call for applications highlighted that it is an excellent opportunity for those with degrees in Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related fields. No previous experience is required, but basic knowledge of finance, macroeconomics and an intermediate level of Excel are required, as well as a B2 level of English.
The contract offered is a fixed-term contract for one year, under the teleworking modality, and has attractive benefits such as extra-legal bonuses and complementary medicine. The call is open until August 11, 2024, and includes an inclusive approach for people with disabilities, who will also be able to take part in the process.
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Investment risk
Banco de la República is also looking for a risk professional for its International Investment Department. This role involves risk management and ensuring compliance with the investment guidelines of the International Reserves and Sovereign Wealth Funds portfolios.
In addition, constant monitoring of portfolios is required. externally managed by global asset management firms. It is ideal for people with degrees in Economics, Engineering, Finance or related fields.
The contract offered is a fixed-term contract for one year, under the modality of teleworking, with additional benefits such as extra-legal bonuses and complementary medicine. No previous experience is required, but basic knowledge of finance, statistics and macroeconomics is required, as well as an intermediate command of Excel and a B2 level of English.
“If you are a person with a disability and wish to participate, please inform our team so that we can provide you with the necessary support. At Banco de la República we would be pleased to have your participation in the process,” they added.
Financial Risks
Finally, in what they have highlighted as the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion, the Issuer invited to participate in a new job opportunity, until August 8, as a Specialized Professional in Financial Risks. This role requires proposing and developing risk management and data analysis methodologies, as well as programming risk models and supporting internal documentation.
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The vacancy is aimed at professionals with degrees in Industrial Engineering, Financial Engineering, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or Financial Administration, and with a postgraduate degree in areas such as Risk Management or Finance, and requires a minimum of three years of experience. The candidate must have knowledge in financial risks, programming in R, Python and SQL, and asset pricing models.
All jobs offer a permanent contract, with teleworking as a modality and benefits such as extra-legal bonuses and complementary medicine. Access and applications can be made through the entity’s website.