Regulatory Reporting & Instrument Classification Analyst

Prescient; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescient is seeking an Analyst for Investment Risk & Compliance to support regulatory reporting, instrument classification, and data integrity across Prescient Manco and client portfolios. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely submissions, and adherence to SARB, Regulation 28 and ASISA requirements.

You will work with the risk and compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes, assist with audits, and leverage AI-enabled systems to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, preferably in asset management, fund administration or compliance.
• Exposure to regulatory reporting (Regulation 28, SARB or ASISA) and/or instrument classification would be a distinct advantage.
• A working knowledge of financial instruments, including derivatives and structured products, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, quality-check and consolidate regulatory reporting submissions for Prescient Manco and clients (ASISA, Regulation 28, SARB).
• Own the reporting calendar — track deadlines and data cut-offs, escalating when at risk.
• Assist with instrument classification reviews, including complex instruments, under guidance of Team Leader.
• Apply instrument classification methodologies consistently across portfolios and reporting streams.
• Perform reconciliations and data integrity checks between service provider data and internal systems.
• Communicate with service providers and internal teams to ensure data is loaded accurately and on time.
• Leverage technical systems (including AI) to improve reporting efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Draft and maintain procedure notes, submission logs and working papers.
• Monitor changes to SARB, Regulation 28 and ASISA requirements and assess impact.
• Support CISCA compliance frameworks and second line monitoring with data/evidence.
• Liaise with FSPs, trustees, regulators and providers from risk and data integrity perspective.
• Assist with audits (CISCA, SARB, BN52, ISAE 3402) preparing information on time.
• Involve in ad-hoc investment and regulatory compliance tasks.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Instrument classification

Data integrity

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team player

AI integration

Education

Finance/Commerce degree

CFA/FRM in progress

Tools

Reporting software

AI tools

Job description

Prescient is seeking an Analyst for Investment Risk & Compliance to support regulatory reporting, instrument classification, and data integrity across Prescient Manco and client portfolios. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely submissions, and adherence to SARB, Regulation 28 and ASISA requirements.

You will work with the risk and compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes, assist with audits, and leverage AI-enabled systems to streamline processes.