FINANCIAL SECTOR CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FSCA) VACANCIES

​SENIOR ANALYST SUPERVISION: INVESTMENT PROVIDERS DEPARTMENT (Pretoria)
Reference Number FSCA 146
 
Description
Purpose of the Job:
To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers comply with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislation and its subordinate legislation. The person appointed to this position will report to the Manager.

Key Performance Areas:
•Monitor compliance with legislation to ensure sound and efficient Financial Services Providers and the protection of consumers;
•Analyse financial statements and other statutory reports of Financial Services Providers;
•Ensure that following a thorough analysis, matters are referred for regulatory actions where applicable;
•Assist Manager with theme work and conduct research in terms of risk base supervision approach;
•Identify and report trends in the financial services sector with possible impact on the FSCA’s regulatory objectives;
•Take part in the implementation of a Conduct Risk Framework as part of supervision and monitoring;
•Perform onsite inspection in terms of risk-based supervision approach;
•Assist junior staff with planning and performance on onsite inspection;
•Liaison with Financial Services Providers; and
•Perform administrative or other activities relating to the regulation framework.
•Identify risks and challenges in the crypto industry.
•Track regulatory developments affecting crypto markets.
•Investigate crypto compliance breaches and report findings with recommendation.

Other Key Competencies:
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: A high level of judgement and a confident and decisive approach; problem analysis; information gathering; communication skills; good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; customer relations and persuasiveness skills.
FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
 
Requirements
An LLB or B Com or B Tech degree with Accounting as a major with at least 3 years relevant experience of financial services industry or compliance management. The candidate must have a good knowledge and exposure to the financial sector, a good understanding of the FAIS Act of 2002. Good knowledge and/or experience of the FAIS regulatory framework and understanding of the insurance or banking industry is essential. Knowledge and understanding of Crypto Assets Services Providers (CASPs) regulations and risk management is required.
 
Closing Date: 10 September 2025.
 
Work Level Senior
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Pretoria
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE

​SPECIALIST ANALYST INVESTMENT PROVIDERS DEPARTMENT (Pretoria)
Reference Number FSCA 440
 
Description
Purpose of the Job:
To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers comply with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislation. The person appointed to these positions will report to the Manager.

Key Performance Areas:
• Analyse annual financial statements and other statutory returns of Financial Services Providers to ensure that proper reporting standards have been followed.
• Liaise with Financial Services Providers on issues of non-compliance identified during analysis of statutory returns;
• Identify and report trends in the financial services sector with possible impact on the FSCA’s regulatory objectives;
• Assess financial statements in line with the business model of Financial Services Providers;
• Identify financial risks based on analysis of financial statements and any other financial information;
• Analyse problems identified by regulated entities or as a result of new innovations and recommend solutions;
• Support team members with analysis of other forms of financial reports;
• Perform onsite inspection in terms of risk-based supervision approach;
• Liaison with various stakeholders; and
• Assist the team with ad-hoc projects.
• Identify risks and challenges in the crypto industry.
• Track regulatory developments affecting crypto markets.
• Investigate crypto compliance breaches and report findings with recommendation.


Other Key Competencies:
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: A high level of judgement and a confident and decisive approach; problem analysis; attention to detail; information gathering; communication skills; good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; customer relations and persuasiveness skills.
FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
 
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in commerce, law or related field with at least 3 to 4 years relevant experience of financial services industry or compliance management. The candidate must have good knowledge of Financial Advisory and Intermediary Act (FAIS Act), the Financial Sector Regulation Act, 9 of 2017 (FSR Act) and other relevant financial sector laws. Knowledge and understanding of Crypto Assets Services Providers (CASPs) regulations and risk management is required.
 
Closing Date: 10 September 2025
 
Work Level Senior
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Pretoria
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE