Senior Analyst X2 - Pretoria, South Africa - Financial Sector Conduct Authority

Financial Sector Conduct Authority

Verified Company

Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Purpose of the Job

To oversee the implementation and supervision of the regulatory framework for credit ratings agencies ("CRAs") and financial benchmark administrators ("FBAs").

CRAs are primarily regulated and supervised in terms of the Credit Rating Services Act No. 24 of 2012 ("CRS Act"); and the regulations of financial benchmarks is currently under development.

The person appointed to this position will be stationed in the Market Integrity and Decision Sciences Division and will report to the Senior Manager:
Ratings and Indices.

Key Performance Areas

Provide support in the implementing and administering of the CRS Act, Conduct Standard
Requirements relating to the provision of a benchmark and any other subordinate legislation.
Initiate and conduct routine market conduct onsite inspections of CRAs and FBA in terms of the Risk-Based Supervision approach.
Conduct relevant research to improve the standard of regulation in line with national and international developments and requirements.
Participates in and contributes to discussions regarding possible regulatory and policy direction on the regulation and supervision of CRAs and FBAs.
Represent the department at relevant internal and external meetings, committees, and forums in line with stakeholder engagement plan.
Assist in the compilation of routine reports and commentaries within the set timelines.

Other Key Competencies
The FSCA is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its transformation strategy. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or law with at least 5 years of experience in the financial sector and/or the regulatory environment within the financial services industry.

Good knowledge and/or experience of the functioning of the financial markets, credit rating services or financial benchmarks will be an added advantage.

**Closing Date: 19 April 2024