Junior Analyst : Market Research and Economic Analysis Department at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

To assist the department in the on-going market surveillance activities such as media scanning and on-going monitoring of new financial sector advertising and marketing approaches. The person will assist the department in conducting benchmarking and fieldwork research, analyze and draw relevant market conduct insights. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Manager: Disclosure, Advertising and Market Analysis.

Key Performance Areas:

•  Condut on-going scanning and analysis of media both social and on-line campaigns;
•  Assists in reviewing the advertising and disclosure materials by specific regulated entities;
•  Assist the department in conducting research work and drafting reports from the research findings;
•  Assist in providing support to the internal departments as may be required from time-to-time; and
•  Perform such other tasks necessary or desirable to enhance the performance of the department.

Other Key Competencies:

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: A high level of judgement and a confident and decisive approach; problem analysis; information gathering; communication skills; good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; customer relations and persuasiveness skills. Willingness to learn from and transfer knowledge and skills to colleagues; and to work after hours when required.

Requirements

• A degree in Economics, Marketing, or related fields of study with at least 1 year working experience. The candidate must have a sound understanding of the financial sector and financial services regulations.