Senior Policy Advisor - Investments

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in South Africa is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to lead technical committees, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with legislation. The role requires over a decade of experience in financial services, specifically in investments, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment and the opportunity to shape the future of South Africa's financial landscape.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

High-level exposure

Purpose-driven work with visible national impact

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in financial services, ideally in investments.
• Ability to interpret policy shifts and their impact on industry operations.
• Organized and confident in high-level forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical committees in the investment sector.
• Facilitate responses to regulatory developments.
• Engage with regulators and government departments.

Skills

Strong knowledge of savings and investment legislation and regulation

Excellent facilitation skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant business degree

Job description

What the role is about:

As a Senior Policy Advisor, you’ll lead technical committees, engage with key industry stakeholders and ensure our members are aligned with emerging legislation, regulation and best practice. This is a high-impact role suited to someone with deep financial sector experience and a passion for policy and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate activities of investment-related technical committees
• Facilitate responses to regulatory and legislative developments
• Act as a subject matter resource across committees and external forums
• Document and manage committee activities, inputs, and communications
• Engage with regulators, market infrastructures and government departments
• Support the development and maintenance of the company’s standards and guidelines
• Monitor industry developments and contribute to media, events, and advocacy
• Provide regular insights, reports and updates to members and internal teams

What they’re looking for:

• A relevant business degree (professional body membership advantageous)
• At least 10 years’ experience in financial services, ideally in investments
• Strong knowledge of savings and investment legislation and regulation
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret policy shifts and their impact on industry operations
• Organised, analytical, and confident in high-level forums

What’s in it for you:

• A seat at the table shaping South Africa’s financial future
• A collaborative, respected industry platform
• Hybrid working environment with high-level exposure
• Purpose-driven work with visible national impact

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