Coordinator Intelligence Support Service

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is looking for a Data Analyst to coordinate multi-disciplinary analytical teams to conduct risk assessments and data analysis. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, or Social Science and at least 6 years of relevant experience, especially in intelligence, policing, or financial analysis. The role requires mentoring team members and presenting findings to senior stakeholders to support law enforcement efforts. Proficiency in data analysis tools, including big data applications, is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in data analysis or related fields.
• Experience in sectors such as law enforcement, intelligence, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering practices and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of analytical teams for data gathering and analysis.
• Conduct sector risk assessments and big data analysis.
• Mentor and guide team members in report preparation.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Report writing

Big data tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Commerce or Social Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Job Description

To coordinate the activities of multi-disciplinary analytical team(s) to gather, organise, analyse, understand, interpret and visually represent relevant data and strategic intelligence. This includes conducting sector risk assessments, big data analysis, and identifying future threats and sector risk assessment reports in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre’s mandate.

• Coordinate and assist with the preparation of strategic intelligence and sector risk assessment reports products on a variety of issues spanning the scope of FICs analytical requirements.
• Serve as technical reference to team members and assist in the production of strategic intelligence and sector risk assessment reports requirements and the execution of the information gathering process.
• Serve as technical reference to team members and offer solutions to strategic intelligence and sector risk assessment reports assistance challenges.
• Exercise judgment based on previous experience to solve highly complex problems.
• Mentor, guide and review work of team members. Work in conjunction with other division within the FIC or other government departments / agencies to ensure access to and sharing of appropriate information. Interaction will require the ability to gain cooperation and persuasion of others based on experience and applied skills.
• Work with senior members of other government departments / agencies in support of law enforcement efforts and the production of strategic intelligence and sector risk assessment reports, complete and accurate reports / assessments.
• Conduct presentations of technical information concerning specific analytical issues to informed audiences including the law enforcement environment.
• Represent the organisation at designated working groups, meetings, conferences, and seminars and to contribute towards informed decision making.
• Advise management of strategic intelligence and sector risk assessment report issues and challenges when appropriate and offer solutions where required.
• Provide guidance and support in information management including classification, handling and storage.
• Write research plans and oversee and assist where needed with the execution thereof.
• Report on the utilisation of the FICs strategic intelligence and sector risk assessment reports products.
• Coordinate the activities of multi-disciplinary analytical teams in gathering, organizing, analysing, understanding, interpreting, and visually representing relevant data and strategic intelligence.
• Conduct sector risk assessments, leveraging big data analysis to identify emerging trends and future threats.
• Assist with development of policies to mitigate potential risks.
• Support the FIC’s mandate by providing comprehensive and forward-looking insights.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields (Law, Economics, Commerce, Social Science)
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience
• Working experience in the following industries is relevant:

• Intelligence
• Policing
• Law enforcement
• Law
• Accountancy
• Financial analysis

• Experienced in coordinating or leading complex analysis and teams.
• Anti-money laundering training or practical experience in the field of combating the proceeds of crime is a prerequisite.
• Working knowledge of the Constitution, Criminal Procedure Act, the National Strategic Intelligence Act and the intelligence cycle, the POCA and FIC Act as well as South African laws of evidence.
• Display and apply sound knowledge and experience of working with SA’s criminal justice and security cluster value chain.
• A basic understanding of SA’s financial regulatory framework to contextualise output.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice, security and financial regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and experience using the Microsoft office suite and Excel at intermediate level is a prerequisite.
• Working knowledge of big data analysis applications, tools, and systems