Specialist Analyst Licensing: Insurers &Investment Providers Department

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Overview This role is for a Specialist Analyst in the Licensing: Insurers & Investment Providers Department at FSCA South Africa. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the department with processing new licence applications, developing, streamlining, and ensuring appropriate licensing processes, procedures, and frameworks. The role also involves assisting with the development and enhancement of regulatory frameworks by providing commentary views on policy matters impacting licensing processes. The appointed individual will report to the Manager: Licensing Department. What you will do * Assess licence applications, applying technical knowledge to issues within them and providing solutions. * Assist in understanding complex business models and clearly identifying associated risks, ensuring that proposed mitigations are appropriate and sensible. * Assist in developing and enhancing the licensing framework. * Assist the department in executing licensing functions within a defined Service Level Commitment (SLC). * Assist with identifying gaps in the licensing framework and contributing to policy formation to address these gaps. * Provide appropriate guidance and support to applicants regarding their licence application submissions, when necessary. * Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on licence applications requiring consultation and collaboration, ensuring stakeholder input is considered in decision-making. * Support teammates by providing technical support, advice, and guidance when required. Requirements (from the original advert) * Degree in Commerce/Law. * Minimum of at least 4 years practical experience in the financial services industry, regulatory environment, or risk and compliance management functions/roles. * Good understanding of the following legislation: CISCA, FAIS (specifically investment management activities and online FOREX/Derivatives trading platforms workings knowledge), Pension Funds Act, and Financial Markets Act (ODPs). * Good technical understanding of the workings of relevant sectors and their interdependencies is key. * Great ability to create, foster, and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is required. * Knowledge and understanding of the working of crypto assets/currencies is an advantage. Who should apply The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical abilities, a good understanding of regulation and legislation, attention to detail, leadership skills, active listening, critical thinking, strong financial and numeracy skills, and good communication skills (verbal and written). They should exhibit progressive thinking and professionalism when approaching matters and dealing with stakeholders. Furthermore, the candidate should possess a good understanding of complex financial instruments and business models, including derivatives, and demonstrate knowledge of general risk management principles. Deadline 04 December 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/specialist-analyst-licensing-insurers-investment-providers-department-fsca-south-africa Source: myjobmag

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