Specialist Market's,Issuers and Intermediaries Department

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Specialist within the Markets, Issuers and Intermediaries Department of the FSCA South Africa. The department is responsible for licensing and supervising market infrastructures, issuers, and intermediaries, including OTC Markets, operating within the South African financial markets under the Financial Markets Act, 2012. The financial markets are increasingly influenced by data-driven trading, algorithmic strategies, and artificial intelligence, leading the department to strengthen its use of data science, analytics, and technology-enabled supervision (SupTech/RegTech) for effective, forward-looking market regulation. The appointed person will be stationed in the Market Integrity and Decision Sciences Division and report to the Senior Manager: Public Markets, Issuers and Authorised Users. **What you will do** * Assist in identifying shortcomings and anomalies in the regulatory framework. * Assist in proposing changes to the regulatory framework and support the department with their implementation. * Assist to develop and maintain an effective and efficient supervisory framework within the context of 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 provide appropriate regulatory guidance to stakeholders after consultation with the Manager. * Consider licence applications and make recommendations. * Assist in conducting investigations regarding Market Infrastructures and ensure all relevant complaints are dealt with. * Apply risk assessment and risk management techniques. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A business, economics, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science or similar degree. * 7 to 10 years of experience in the financial sector and/or the regulatory environment within the financial services industry. * A post graduate degree will be preferred. * A postgraduate qualification or specialisation in data science, quantitative analysis, financial engineering, statistics or a related computational field will be an advantage. * Demonstrated understanding of the mechanics of market infrastructures, investment banking, structured finance or similar. * A good understanding of the regulatory framework combined with practical experience within the financial services industry. * Expert knowledge and/or experience of the functioning of the financial markets. * Expert knowledge and understanding of complex financial instruments such as derivatives, bonds, equities and foreign exchange, and the risks associated with these instruments. * Advanced knowledge of corporate governance frameworks. * Advanced understanding of financial analysis and risk management. * Working knowledge of data analytics, statistical modelling and the practical application of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to market surveillance, trade monitoring or regulatory supervision (RegTech/SupTech) will be advantageous. * Familiarity with tools such as Python, R, SQL or equivalent data analysis platforms will be advantageous. * An understanding of data governance, model risk and responsible and ethical use of AI in a regulatory context will be advantageous. * Ability to supervise and lead a team. * Demonstrate strong analytical abilities. * Demonstrate attention to detail. * Demonstrate active listening skills. * Demonstrate critical thinking skills. * Demonstrate strong financial and numeracy skills. * Demonstrate good communication skills (verbal and written). * Ability to work in a team. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Demonstrate innovative and strategic thinking. * Be confident and decisive, approaching all tasks in a professional manner. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with 7 to 10 years of experience in the financial sector or regulatory environment, holding a degree in business, economics, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science or a similar field (a postgraduate degree is preferred, especially in data science or a related computational field). The ideal candidate will possess an expert understanding of financial markets, complex financial instruments, corporate governance, financial analysis, risk management, and regulatory frameworks. They should also have demonstrated practical experience within the financial services industry. A working knowledge of data analytics, statistical modelling, and the application of AI/ML techniques in a regulatory context (RegTech/SupTech), including familiarity with tools like Python, R, and SQL, along with an understanding of data governance and ethical AI use, is advantageous. Key competencies include strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, attention to detail, strong financial and numeracy skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and the capacity to supervise and lead. The candidate should also be innovative, strategic, confident, decisive, and professional. **Deadline** 21 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/specialist-market-s-issuers-and-intermediaries-department-fsca-south-africa Source: myjobmag

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