SENIOR ANALYST MARKET-S, ISSUERS AND INTERMEDIARIES- DEPARTMENT

FSCA South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory authority in South Africa is seeking a candidate to assist in supervising market infrastructures in line with the Financial Markets Act. The role involves identifying regulatory issues, conducting inspections, and offering guidance to stakeholders. Suitable applicants should exhibit strong analytical and communication skills. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying regulatory shortcomings.
• Develop and maintain a supervisory framework.
• Conduct inspections and monitor compliance.
• Provide regulatory guidance to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Critical thinking

Financial skills

Teamwork

Job description

Purpose of the Job

The Markets, Issuers and Intermediaries Department of the FSCA is responsible for licensing and supervising market infrastructures (i.e. exchanges) operating within the South African financial markets in terms of the Financial Markets Act, 2012 (Act no 19 of 2012). The department has oversight responsibilities over public markets, authorised users and issuers. The person appointed to this position will be stationed in the Market Integrity and Decision Sciences Division and will report to the Senior Manager: Public Markets, Issuers and Authorised Users.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist in identifying shortcomings and anomalies to the regulatory framework;
• Assist in proposing changes to the regulatory framework and assist the Department with the implementation of such changes;
• Assist to develop and maintain an effective and efficient supervisory framework within the context of the approved legislation;
• Assist with the monitoring of compliance with the provisions of the Financial Markets Act and subordinate legislation;
• Assist to plan and conduct inspections;
• Liaise with and render appropriate regulatory guidance to stakeholders after consultation with the Manager;
• Consider licence applications and make recommendations;
• Assist in conducting investigations regarding Market Infrastructures and to ensure that all relevant complaints are dealt with; and
• Apply risk assessment and risk management techniques.

Other Key Competencies

The applicant must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, active listening, critical thinking, strong financial and numeracy skills, good communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work in a team, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, innovative and strategic thinking. The candidate must be confident and decisive, approaching all tasks in a professional manner.

Eligibility and Transformation

The FSCA is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its transformation strategy. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Note

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.