(1855) Junior FMI Analyst

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: 

• Ensure that MIs comply with the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMIs), minimum supervisory standards and the applicable legal framework.

• Conduct regular meetings with the Manager: MI Supervision and Divisional Head: MI Supervision to provide accurate management information, report on progress against operational objectives and ensure priorities are well coordinated.   

• Perform administrative support to the MI Division, including preparing agendas and programmes, arranging meeting logistics, taking minutes and drafting follow-up letters to industry participants. 

• Identify MI specific risks and ensure that such risks are adequately managed. 

• Report on industry issues and trends and contribute to the Prudential Authority annual review. 

• Perform ad hoc duties and participate in special projects as and when required. 

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• an Honours (NQF8) degree in economics, Accounting, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance or an equivalent qualification; and

• two years’ experience in the financial sector supervision, regulatory or MI environment.

Job-related knowledge:

• FMI supervision, regulation and legislation;

• Economics; 

• Accounting/financial statement fundamentals;

• financial markets and instruments;

• relevant policies and procedures;

• PFMI.

Additional requirements include:

• problem-solving and analysis;

• verbal and written communication skills; 

• interpersonal skills

• sound judgement; and

• taking initiative.