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Current Vacancies – Bank of Papua New Guinea

The Bank of Papua New Guinea is a contemporary central bank and regulator, committed to best practices in monetary policy, financial sector supervision, and payments system efficiency. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals for the following vacant roles:

  1. MANAGER – MACRO PRUDENTIAL SUPERVISION UNIT, RESEARCH DEPARTMENT.

Reports To: Manager – Research Department.

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Research Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Providing the Bank with a system-wide perspective analysis and policy for dealing with all institutions within the financial system, banks as well as non-banks, including a broad focus on the whole range of financial institutions (banks and non-banks alike), instruments, markets, and infrastructure.
  • Working with the IMF and the World Bank on the development of macro prudential supervision policies.
  • Assisting in the drafting and reviewing of the National Strategy on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy to ensure that it is suitable for PNG’s financial sector development and consistent with the Government’s Medium Term Development Strategy and PNG Vision 2050.
  • Supporting the implementation of the National Strategy on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy, including ensuring that appropriate reviews are undertaken into its effectiveness and in meeting its objectives and purpose.
  • Assisting in ensuring that there are appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure that the data gathering, risk assessment undertaken to support the Bank’s finance sector regulatory and supervision functions are adequate and updated regularly to take account of new and emerging risks.
  • Assisting in ensuring that the relevant Acts, prudential standards and reporting forms are reviewed regularly to ensure adequacy, consistency and harmonisation in approach.
  • Contributing to the development of the Bank’s long-range strategies and objectives and helping monitor their achievement.
  • Ensuring compliance with all legal, statutory and organisational policy requirements.
  • Ensuring that all new staff are provided with appropriate induction training, including the vision, mission, and strategies of the Bank.
  • Identifying and implementing in consultation with HRD staff training and development.

Education/Qualification/Experience/Skills/Competencies:

  • Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Banking/ Finance, or Accounting, Business or related field from a recognised institution.
  • 7 + years’ experience in the finance/banking/superannuation or life insurance industry at management level.
  • Have wider experiences in Banking, prudential standards and other related legislations
  • Leadership skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Managerial skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of the banking, finance and savings and loans, superannuation and life insurance industries.
  • Working knowledge of relevant acts and prudential standards, and other related legislation.

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Manager, Macroprudential Supervision Unit – Position Description (PDF)

  1. SENIOR ANALYST – ASSESSMENT AND COMPLIANCE UNIT, PAYMENT SYSTEM OVERSIGHT AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT

Reports To: Manager – Assessment and Compliance Unit, Payment System Oversight and Compliance Department.

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Assessment and Compliance Unit, Payment System Oversight and Compliance Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Performing assessments to ensure systematically important payment systems (SIPS) conform to globally recognised standards called the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMI).
  • Monitoring both domestic and cross-border payments to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) laws and regulations, and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
  • Monitoring SIPS to ensure adherence to internationally recognised standards, other laws, and regulations, such as Basel II, PFMI, etc...
  • Performing periodic assessments of SIPS and reporting any incident of breach or non-compliance. Provide practical and cost-effective recommendations for remediation.
  • Issuing a supervisory expectation to the licensed or authorised Payment Service Providers (PSPs) for a breach or non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing payment systems.
  • Performing on-site assessments of the licensed and/or authorised PSP to determine operational soundness. In addition, to ensure compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, including standards, directives and guidelines issued by the BPNG.
  • Performing thematic reviews of licensed and/or authorised PSPs to ensure compliance with applicable directives, guidelines and regulations issued by the BPNG.
  • Performing independent reviews and analysis to establish the “root cause” of payment system incidents and report key findings, risks and recommendations for remediation purposes.
  • Preparing a comprehensive assessment report highlighting the key findings, risks and recommendations, for the relevant stakeholders, including the participants and users of the payment systems, for remediation purposes.
  • Assisting in developing robust regulatory and oversight guidelines, including templates for conducting various assessments and compliance activities in line with the overall Oversight Policy Framework.
  • Fostering and maintaining strong collaboration with relevant internal departments and external stakeholders through a continuous dialogue by maintaining robust communication across the Financial Regulation and Supervision Group.
  • Working closely, as a team, with the Management and staff of the Department to collaborate and coordinate oversight activities and strategic initiatives.

Education/Qualification/Experience/Skills/Competencies:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, business management, banking & finance, law or a related field is generally required.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of industry experience in the financial sector supervision, risk & compliance, internal audit, strategic and governance risk management roles or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential for identifying potential compliance gaps and providing value-added solutions for improvement.
  • Having sound knowledge of systemic risks within FMI and being capable of developing effective mitigation strategies is desirable.
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge of the core functions of the Central Bank related to the payment system, including oversight, regulation, and facilitation of secure and efficient payment systems, and ensuring financial system stability.
  • Be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and in-depth analytical skills.
  • Ability to proactively manage time and prioritise multiple tasks and assignments to meet the target date for deliverables.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to lead teams in client engagement, including effective communication, positive attitude, collaboration, leadership, and solution-oriented approach.
  • Sound knowledge of the National Payment System Act, AML/CTF Act, and supporting regulations such as Payments Oversight, Electronic Funds Transfers, Agency and Payment Instruments.
  • Sound knowledge of international standards and related guidelines for payment systems oversight, such as; PFMI), Basel, IOSCO and CPMI, ISO 31000 Risk Management, ISO 22301 Business Continuity, Customer Security Programme (SWIFT).

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Senior Analyst, Assessment and Compliance Unit – Position Description (PDF)

  1. BUSINESS ANALYST – MONITORING AND ANALYTICS UNIT, PAYMENT SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT

Reports To: Manager – Monitoring and Analytics Unit, Payment System and Compliance Department.

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Monitoring and Analytics Unit, Payment, System and Compliance Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Capturing and managing payments data from diverse sources and systems, analysing and interpreting it to identify trends, generating actionable insights for policy enhancement and regulatory compliance, and communicating findings to stakeholders.
  • Working alongside staff from Payments Oversight and the Management team to define the requirements for new payments data.
  • Ensuring the successful completion of scenario simulations and stress-testing of payment systems.
  • Employing tools from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to monitor and report on intraday liquidity.
  • Facilitate deployment of “fit-for-purpose” monitoring and analytical tools.
  • Liaising with the stakeholders to document approach, techniques and methodologies for collecting payments data from licensed or authorised payment service providers.
  • Adopting innovative solutions (e.g. “suptech or regtech”) for monitoring and reporting of payment systems.
  • Maintaining effective communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, regulators, participants and software vendors.
  • Identifying gaps in the current systems, procedures and processes and making recommendations to mitigate risks and to improve control mechanisms.
  • Executing the activities in the annual work plan to meet the schedule and budget.

Education/Qualification/Experience/Skills/Competencies:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, business management, banking & finance or a related field is generally required.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience in the financial sector supervision, monitoring & analytics roles or a related field.
  • Appropriate technical and professional qualifications, skills and knowledge to deliver on core accountabilities.
  • Personal attributes to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently and efficiently in a fast-changing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • The ability to meet schedules and deadlines with thorough, accurate and quality work products.
  • The ability to proactively manage time and prioritise multiple tasks and assignments to meet the target date for deliverables.
  • Be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and sound analytical skills
  • Some understanding of the use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools for reporting purposes.
  • Understands the core values of the Bank and demonstrates adherence to these.
  • Risk-based planning skills and risk management skills.

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Business Analyst, Monitoring and Analytics Unit – Position Description (PDF)

  1. SENIOR ANALYST – INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION AND MONITORING UNIT, ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

Reports To: Manager – International Transaction and Monitoring Unit, Economics Department.

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, International Transaction and Monitoring Unit, Economics Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Attending reviews and discussions on Quarterly Economic Bulletin (QEB) overviews, Kina Facility Rate (KFR) and the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS).
  • Reviewing and approving gold export license applications.
  • Reviewing and approving applications on other exchange controls retained.
  • Attending to phone queries on gold export license requirements and related matters.
  • Attending meetings and following up on gold and other foreign exchange-related matters.
  • Enforcing t of monitoring and compliance with approvals granted.
  • Assisting in managing foreign debt and equity databases and other databases.
  • Leading and training junior staff, as well as providing overall support to the Unit.
  • Carrying out other duties as directed.
  • Assisting manager to ensure that foreign exchange monitoring systems are planned, developed and managed so that completed and up-to-date information is gathered and recorded;
  • Assisting the manager to ensure the development and implementation of effective contingency plans and response to anticipated and crisis or emergency situations
  • Ensuring that information arising from or relevant to foreign exchange flows, kina and gold export is communicated effectively, efficiently and promptly between the department and other appropriate areas of the Bank, particularly the Balance of Payments Unit in the Economics Department.
  • Assisting manager to ensure that foreign exchange monitoring systems are planned, developed and managed so that completed and up-to-date information is gathered and recorded.
  • Monitoring and assisting with taxation surveillance and transfer pricing practices.
  • Ensuring rigorous analysis and assessment based on the foreign exchange dealer license.
  • Ensuring rigorous analysis and assessment based on foreign exchange regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures on applications for gold export license.
  • Monitoring and assisting with taxation surveillance and transfer pricing practices.
  • Ensuring rigorous analysis and assessment based on the foreign exchange dealer license.
  • Ensuring rigorous analysis and assessment based on foreign exchange regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures on applications for gold export license.

Education/Qualification/Experience/Skills/Competencies:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master's in Economics, Banking or Finance or related field in a recognised institution
  • Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role in the Banking and Finance industry
  • Able to do project financing, particularly in debt and equity and analyse its impact on the domestic economy.
  • Has the potential and capability in the enforcement of Regulatory Requirements.
  • Has been in a senior-level of position and is exposed to a high level of management.
  • Has good communication and computing skills.
  • Can be able to work under minimal supervision and must be willing to work after hours and meet deadlines.
  • Has good personalities, characteristics, leadership skills and professional experience to demonstrate the requisite competencies and values.
  • Possesses the skills and knowledge to deliver and has the attributes to work collaboratively.

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Senior Analyst, International Transaction and Monitoring Unit – Position Description (PDF)

  1. STATISTICAL OFFICER – INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION AND MONITORING UNIT, ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

Reports To: Manager – International Transaction and Monitoring Unit, Economics Department.

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, International Transaction and Monitoring Unit, Economics Department, and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Attending to internal and external parties seeking information or advice on exchange control matters
  • Scheduling and helping manage the commitments and priorities of Analysts and Senior Analysts
  • Assisting in developing and implementing annual work plans for the Unit
  • Collect, store and prepare source data reports in an appropriate format for detailed and comprehensive analysis by an Analyst or Senior Analyst of the Unit to effectively and efficiently deliver and contribute to the above functional responsibilities and be accountable to the Unit Manager, for the responsibilities detailed at item 7 below;
  • Manage the database appropriate to the functional responsibilities of the Unit, and
  • Train other statistical officers performing the same or similar roles in the Unit.
  • Analyses and interprets statistical data in order to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory and organisational policy requirements
  • Participate in appropriate induction training
  • Participate in the performance management system processes, which are carried out for all department staff
  • Evaluates statistical reports and information to determine adherence to the Ministry’s priorities, policies and programmes.

Education/Qualification/Experience/Skills/Competencies:

  • Diploma in Accounting, Basic Statistics Certificates or relevant from recognised institutions. Advanced qualification will be highly regarded.
  • More than two (2) years of experience as a statistical officer, or a similar role
  • Proven and well-developed technical professional with attention to detail
  • Accuracy data processing skills,
  • Organizational skills
  • Proficient in Micro word Suits (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.

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Statistical Officer, International Transaction and Monitoring Unit – Position Description (PDF)

  1. RESEARCH ANALYST – MONETARY POLICY UNIT, ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT.

Reports To: Manager – Research Department

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Monetary Policy Unit, Economics Department and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Establishing, maintaining and developing an appropriate framework for monetary policy.
  • Ensuring the collection, analysis and reporting of balance of payment, monetary and financial statistics.
  • Identifying problems in public understanding and opportunities for increased understanding, and determining appropriate responses.
  • Providing publications and other communication vehicles (e.g. public seminars) to inform the public and the appropriate specialist audience.
  • Identifying issues that are important to the Bank’s functions or where events, requests from the government or the Bank’s particular capabilities suggest advice might be appropriate.
  • Ensuring advice is soundly based, well researched (in line with central bank and international standards) and effectively communicated.
  • Representing the Bank in its dealings with specific international institutions (e.g. IMF, BIS, WTO) and maintain appropriate relationships with overseas central banks.
  • Ensuring the conduct of transactions as the fiscal agent of the government and the provision of appropriate operational services to meet government obligations.
  • Identifying staff training and coaching requirements and meeting within budget.
  • Maintaining and developing the capacity of the department, including the level of skills, knowledge and experience required for the department to meet its responsibilities.

Education/Qualifications/Experiences/Skills/Competencies:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Management or related field from a recognised institutions.
  • 3- 5 years of professional work experience in similar roles from recognised institutions.
  • Personal Attributes to work collaboratively with senior staff and management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft suites.
  • Detail-oriented, attention to detail.
  • Have a basic understanding of the role.

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Research Analyst, Monetary Policy Unit – Position Description (PDF)

  1. SENIOR ANALYST – MONETARY POLICY UNIT, ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT.

Reports To: Manager – Research Department

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Monetary Policy Unit, Economics Department, and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Establishing, maintaining and developing an appropriate framework for monetary policy.
  • Identifying problems in public understanding and opportunities for increased understanding and determine appropriate responses.
  • Developing and maintaining strategies to communicate the Bank’s policies, views and operations on national and international economic issues to stakeholders and other appropriate audiences.
  • Identifying issues that are important to the Bank’s functions or where events, requests from Government or the Bank’s particular capabilities suggest advice might be appropriate.
  • Ensuring advice is soundly based, well researched (in line with central bank and international standards) and effectively communicated.
  • Ensuring the conduct of transactions as the fiscal agent of the government and the provision of appropriate operational services to meet government obligations.
  • Participating in appropriate international bodies and discussions and cooperating with appropriate international initiatives.
  • Contributing to the development of the Bank’s long-term strategies and objectives and helping monitor their achievement.
  • Participating in collective advice and decision-making on the Bank’s operational plans and resource allocations.
  • Maintaining and developing the capacity of the department, including the level of skills, knowledge and experience required for the department to meet its responsibilities.
  • Identifying staff training and coaching requirements and meet within budget.

Education/Qualification/Experiences/Skills/Competencies

  • A Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Management or related field from a recognized institution.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in similar roles.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills to engage with a diverse workforce.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills to engage with a diverse workforce.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven track record of building and leading effective HR teams.

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Senior Research Analyst, Monetary Policy Unit – Position Description (PDF)

  1. MANAGER – BUILDING UNIT, FACILITIES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.

Reports To: Manager – Facilities and Property Management Department.

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Facilities and Property Management Department, and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Oversee building compliance with health, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, and ensure required inspections and certifications are up to date.
  • Ensuring compliance with all legal, statutory and organisational policy requirements.
  • Reporting to the department manager on overall unit performance, unit contributions to the achievement of functional objectives, unit capacity and individual staff performance.
  • Preparing, negotiating, monitoring and reporting on operational work plans for the unit.
  • Managing and overseeing the maintenance for the day-to-day management, maintenance, safety, and compliance of the Bank's buildings and infrastructure.
  • Coordinating building renovations, refurbishments, and fit-outs in collaboration with project and procurement teams.
  • Conducting regular inspections and maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities and building conditions.
  • Supervising contracted service providers, including security, electricians, plumbers, air conditioning technicians, and other tradespeople.
  • Measuring, monitoring and evaluating self-performance to improve operational performance within the Unit in order to contribute to the overall Department’s goals and objectives.
  • Maintaining and developing the capacity of the unit, particularly the level of skills, knowledge and experience required for the unit to meet its responsibilities.
  • Undertaking performance management for all unit staff in accordance with the Bank’s practices and policies.
  • Preparing, negotiating, monitoring and reporting on operational work plans for the unit.
  • Preparing and managing building-related budgets and monitoring expenditure against allocations.
  • Delivering Key Results in accordance with an annual performance agreement and the Unit’s work plans.

Education/Qualification/Experiences/Skills/Competencies

  1. Minimum Qualifications & Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Building, Architecture, Property Management or related field from a recognised institutions.
  1. Work Experiences
  • The incumbent will have a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in building/facility management in a large organisation or institution.
  • Vast experience in managing properties and valuable commercial assets.
  • Experience managing maintenance teams and service contractors.
  • Sound knowledge of building systems, compliance standards, and occupational health and safety.
  1. Skills/Attributes/Competencies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Managerial skills in property management.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
  • Good negotiation and contractor management skills.
  • Sound problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office and facility management software.
  • Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.

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Manager, Building Unit – Position Description (PDF)

  1. TECHNICAL OFFICER – BUILDING UNIT, FACILITIES, PROPERTIES AND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.

Reports To: Manager – Building Unit, Facilities and Property Management Department.

The incumbent will report directly to the Manager, Building Unit, Facilities and Properties and Management Department, and will be responsible for effectively achieving key performance objectives of the unit by:

  • Ensure that the Bank’s internal policies and procedures are followed by the Building Unit at all times.
  • Conducting regular inspections and providing updates or recommendations to the Building Unit Manager on building and services issues.
  • Monitoring Building Maintenance Contracts/CCT checks/Electrical Services via approved contractors.
  • Travelling to outside BPNG centres for inspection, depending on urgency and inspection schedules.
  • Carrying out remedial works & preparing the scope of works as determined by the Manager.
  • Contribute to the Bank’s long-term and short-term plans.
  • Contributing to the development of the Building Unit’s strategies and objectives and helping monitor their achievement.
  • Participating in collective advice and decision-making on the Bank’s operational plans and resource allocations.
  • Ensuring compliance with all legal, statutory and organisational policy requirements.
  • Ensure the development of the Building Unit capability.
  • Participate in appropriate induction training.
  • Participate in the performance management system processes, which are carried out for all department staff.
  • Identify training and coaching requirements and seek approval from the Manager, Building Unit.
  • Support the Bank’s Corporate Values: Efficiency, Professionalism, Accountability, Teamwork, Transparency, and Integrity.
  • Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Bank’s values.

Education/Qualification/Experiences/Skills/Competencies:

The Technical Officer will have the following;

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Technology or a related discipline from a recognised institutions.

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Technical Officer, Building Unit – Position Description (PDF)

How to Apply

Interested applicants can download the relevant Position Descriptions from our website: https://www.bankpng.gov.pg/job-opportunities
or request them via email: jobs@bankpng.gov.pg

Applications must be addressed to: 
The Manager
Human Resource Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
P.O Box 121, Port Moresby, National Capital District

All applications must be submitted via email to: 
jobs@bankpng.gov.pg

Application Deadline: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Authorised by: 
Ms. Elizabeth Genia
Governor