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Senior Analyst : Market Issuers And Intermediaries Department

Employer
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
Location
Pretoria Pretoria Tshwane, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 6, 2024
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Job Role
Other
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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.

The FSCA is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its transformation strategy. 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
Requirements
A business, economics, accounting, finance or Mathematics degree or similar with 3 to 5 years of experience in the financial sector and/or the regulatory environment within the financial services industry. The candidate must also demonstrate an understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and the mechanics of Market Infrastructures. Good knowledge of corporate governance frameworks. Good knowledge and experience in financial analysis and risk management are essential.

Closing Date: 1 October 2024
Work Level Skilled Job Type Permanent Salary Market Related EE Position Yes Location Pretoria

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