Senior Analyst - Supervision: Investment Providers - Pretoria at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To assist in the management and supervision of the activities of the Alternative Investment industry and to monitor Alternative Investment compliance with the provisions of the applicable Alternative Investment legislation within the framework of the objectives of the department. The person appointed to this position will report to the Manager.

Key Performance Areas:

• Identify and propose changes to regulatory framework and assist the department with implementation of such     changes;
• Assist to develop and aintain an effective and efficient framework for supervision of the Alternative Investment   industry within     the context of the approved legislation; 
• Assist with investigations of all complaints relating to unregistered Alternative Investment business;
• Assist with oversight and monitoring of compliance to approved legislation by Alternative Investment managers; 
• Ensure that all complaints regarding Alternative Investment are dealt with in terms of the applicable guidelines; 
• Compile reports for all relevant stakeholders; and
• Perform administrative and other activities relating to the supervision of the Alternative Investment industry.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Problem solving, judgement, oral and written communication, decision making; good interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a team and resolve queries; good mentoring abilities, emotional intelligence, and good customer relations. Knowledge of workflow systems will be a strong recommendation. Good computer skills (MS Office).

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Law or Business Science with 3 to 5 years’ experience in investment/corporate banking, corporate finance or the asset management industry. The candidate must also demonstrate an understanding of financial markets and financial instruments. Some experience with the transactional aspects of the Alternative Investment industry, risk and/or audit within a treasury or banking environment will be an added advantage