Analyst - Market ,Issuers and Intermediaries Department at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• The OTC Markets and Issuers Department of the FSCA is responsible for supervising OTC derivative providers who as a regular feature of their business originate OTC derivatives or make a market in OTC derivatives. The person appointed to this position will be stationed in the Market Integrity and Supervision Division and will report to the Senior Manager: OTC Markets and Issuers.

Key Performance Areas:

•  Assist to Identify and propose changes to regulatory framework and assist the Head of Department with implementation of such changes;
•  Assist the Head of Department 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 on-site inspections with professionalism and the required technical standards;
•  Liaise with and render appropriate regulatory guidance to stakeholders after consultation with the senior staff members and the Manager; and
•  Attend to administrative duties, including writing reports to management and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• A BCom degree in commerce, financial markets, mathematics or similar degree, with at least 2 - 3 years relevant experience in the financial sector and/or the regulatory environment within the financial services industry. 
• Experience within a financial market environment, investment banking or similar environment will be a distinct advantage.