Analyst - Market Risk and Transparency Department (Pretoria) at FSCA South Africa

Key Performance Areas

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Understand and apply provisions and conditions of the legislative framework;
• Ability to apply risk assessment and risk management techniques;
• Plan and execute on-site reviews with professionalism and the required technical standards;
• Assist with the monitoring of compliance with the provisions of the Financial Markets Act, subordinate legislation and the applicable conduct standards.
• Assist to plan and conduct on-site visits and inspections;
• Liaise with and render appropriate regulatory guidance to stakeholders after consultation with the Specialist Analyst and the Manager; and
• Conduct investigations where necessary and ensure that all relevant complaints are dealt with.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance or Mathematics with 2 to 3 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 the financial markets, financial instruments, and the mechanics of OTC derivatives instruments.
• Good knowledge of financial analysis and risk management is essential.