Specialist Analyst - Markets, Issuers and Intermediaries Department at FSCA South Africa

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 Manager.

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 and Head of Department.
•  Assist in conducting investigations regarding Market Infrastructures and to ensure that all relevant complaints are dealt with; and
•  Apply risk assessments and risk management techniques.

Other Key Competencies:

• The applicant must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, leadership skills, 
• active listening, critical thinking, strong financial and numeracy skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work 
• in a team, Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, innovative and strategic thinking. Good understanding of market infrastructures 
• operating within the South African Financial Markets and excellent project management skills. The candidate must be confident and decisive, 
• approaching all tasks in a professional manner.

Closing Date: 18 August 2023