SENIOR INVESTIGATOR X2 ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT

Fsca South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory authority in Pretoria is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct forensic regulatory investigations within the financial services industry. Responsibilities include creating investigation plans, assessing complaints, executing enforcement actions, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong interviewing skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining integrity. Applications from individuals with disabilities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to handle forensic regulatory investigations.
• Experience in drafting investigation reports with cross-referenced evidence.
• Ability to comply with regulatory protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic regulatory investigations in the financial services industry.
• Execute enforcement actions, including drafting documentation for meetings.
• Assess complaints and new cases for further action.

Skills

Proven interviewing skills

Confident and decisive approach

High level of judgment and integrity

Independent and impartial execution of duties

Report writing skills

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

To conduct forensic regulatory investigations within the financial services industry (financial markets, insurance, collective investment schemes, hedge funds, pension funds and financial and advisory services) and to take responsibility for the regulatory and enforcement action, following from such investigations. Persons appointed to these positions will report to the Senior Manager.

Key Performance Areas

• Create and execute clear, focused, and efficient investigation plans with reasonable timelines.
• Assess complaints and new cases for further action.
• Conduct quality investigations in terms of the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (gathering all relevant, admissible evidence and proper analysis of the evidence).
• Take responsibility for the execution of all enforcement actions, including the drafting of all enforcement documentation presentation to enforcement meetings, debarments, withdrawal of licences and administrative penalties.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and procedures, including confidentiality and non-abuse of investigation powers.
• Identify and implement methods to improve efficiency and quality.

Other Key Competencies

• Proven interviewing skills.
• Confident and decisive approach, particularly in difficult situations.
• High level of judgment and integrity.
• Ability to carry out duties independently, impartially, and objectively.
• Capability to draft investigation reports, with findings properly supported by cross‑referenced evidence.

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.