Purpose of the Job

• To enable data-driven insights and apply the elements of cognitive science for planning and policy development, design and create the scripts/algorithms capable of reviewing alerts, use data as a tool to solve market surveillance business problems and make solutions through application of math, business, technology, design thinking, and behavioral sciences, and identify and document defects and provide updates as needed.
• The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Specialist: Data Analysis.

Key Performance Areas

• Conducts “Market Conduct Market Surveillance” which begins with computerised analyses of activities that trigger “alerts” requiring additional review to   determine whether     the activity was a violation of a law, rule, regulation, policy or procedure requirement related to one or more Market Conduct Risk   Behaviors;
• Reviews alerts in accordance with prescribed guidance, and, reporting and analysis of results;�
• articipates in development and design of the scripts used to review the alerts;
• Identifies, researches, analyses and resolves complex problems;�
• Prepares, and conducts presentations on systems, reports, and findings to stakeholders, as and when required.

Other Key Competencies

• The applicant must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: active lisening, critical thinking, analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong financial and numeracy skills, proficiency in using Ms office, excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. The candidate must have the ability to establish priorities and manage several tasks.�

Requirements

• A Degree in Statistics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Investment Analytics, Risk Management, or equivalent qualification.
• The specialist analyst should have intermediate knowledge of the system(s) of record required to conduct market surveillance activities and translates business strategy into work programs and processes.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a field where designing, researching, and implementing market surveillance solutions and using surveillance tools to deter market abuse was major, preferably in a financial services sector.�