Current Opportunities at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To conduct forensic regulatory investigations within the financial services industry (financial markets, insurance, collective investment schemes, hedge funds, pension funds and financial and advisory services) and to take responsibility for the regulatory and enforcement action, following from such investigations. Persons appointed to these positions will report to the Senior Manager.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assess complaints and new cases for further action.
• Create and execute clear, focused, and efficient investigation plans with reasonable timelines.
• Conduct quality investigations (gathering all relevant, admissible evidence and proper analysis of the evidence);
• Take responsibility for the execution of all enforcement actions, including the drafting of all enforcement documentation presentation to enforcement meetings, debarments, withdrawal of licences and administrative penalties. 

Other Key Competencies:

• Candidates must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: proven interviewing skills, a confident and decisive approach particularly in difficult situations must be a person with a high level of judgement and integrity; and must be able to carry out duties independently, impartially, and objectively. Candidates must be able to draft investigation reports, with findings properly supported by cross-referenced evidence.

Requirements

• An LLB, Accounting, or Forensic orientated degree, with at least 5 years’ experience in litigation, prosecution, forensic investigation, or forensic accounting; an admitted attorney or advocate (for law incumbents) A good knowledge and understanding of the law of evidence (admissibility; documentary and computer-generated evidence); and the financial sector will be an advantage.

Closing Date: 12 July 2023

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Purpose of the Job:

• To conduct forensic regulatory investigations into possible contraventions of Market Abuse legislation (i.e. insider trading, prohibited trading practices (price manipulation) and publication of false, misleading or deceptive statements, promises and forecasts) and assist with any enforcement proceedings. Person appointed to the position will report to the Senior Manager.

Key Performance Areas:

• Create and execute clear, focused and efficient investigation plans;
• Gather and analyse documentary and other evidence;
• Conduct interviews under oath with witnesses and investigated parties;
• Draft focused forensic investigation reports; and
• Assist with the preparation of cases for enforcement action.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: A high level of judgement and integrity, and the ability to follow a confident and decisive approach, particularly in forensic investigations and executing investigations. Competence is further required in questioning persons that may have information relevant to the investigation, information gathering, problem analysis, communications skills, time management and organisational skills; excellent ability to write findings clearly, precisely and logically, display initiative and an ability to work under pressure, and must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must be able to draft investigation reports, with 

findings properly supported by cross-referenced evidence.

Requirements

• An LLB, or relevant B. Com degree with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in litigation, prosecution, forensic investigation, or forensic accounting. A good knowledge and understanding of the law of evidence (admissibility; documentary and computer-generated evidence); and the financial sector will be an advantage.

Closing Date: 11 July 2023

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Purpose of the Job: 

• To provide research and analysis on policy approaches and trends in relations to financial consumer behaviour, financial products and services, and financial inclusion. This could include the effects that psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors have on the behaviour of financial customers and financial institutions. To disseminate information to relevant departments within the FSCA and participate in developing the regulatory framework and supervisory approach to support the achievement of the FSCA’s mandate, including ensuring better customer outcomes in the financial sector. The person appointed to this position will report to the Departmental Head: Policy Support.

Key Performance Areas:

• Support the development of a research strategy and protocol for the FSCA 
• Conduct research on trends in the financial sector industry, consumer behaviour, financial products and services, and other issues related to the regulatory responsibilities of the FSCA;
• Disseminate research findings to support evidence-based regulation, inclusion and risk-based supervision;
• Stay abreast of best practises and relevant domestic and international developments in the field of market conduct policy approaches; and Promote relationships with other local, regional and international agencies which have similar objectives as the FSCA.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Problem analysis; good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; stakeholder relation skills; research skills; ability to design and execute research projects; ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to author complex documents; ability to manage, coordinate and prioritise projects and tasks; analytical skills and ability to think and operate strategically; ability to work under pressure; ability to work independently and in a team.

Requirements

• A post-graduate degree in Economics, Development Economics, Social Sciences or Banking with at least 10 years’ experience in a research or policy environment. Knowledge and understanding of research methodologies, the financial services industry and financial products and services. Qualification, training or experience in behavioural economics will be an added advantage

Closing Date: 11 July 2023