Policy Analyst

Description

• The Namibia Savings and Investment Association (NaSIA) is a non-profit association incorporated under section 21 of the Companies Act, 28 of 2004 which represents its members, financial institutions in Namibia
• Reporting to the Senior Policy Analyst, the Policy Analyst will be responsible for providing technical support to NaSIA members, Sub-Committees and Working groups on Policy and Regulatory matters affecting the Non-Banking Sector (NBS)

Duties

• Assist with research and analysis on current and future policies and regulations governing the nonbanking financial institutions in Namibia
• Assist with research on global best practice policies not yet operational in Namibia; determine their appropriateness to Namibia and where appropriate analyze the adoptability of such policies within the NBS
• Assist with drafting reports, policy papers and submissions on insurance and investment matters on behalf of NaSIA to members and other stakeholders
• Assist with identifying data sources and collection methods for validation and analysis of data
• Provide technical support and advice to NaSIA sub-committees (including taking minutes); working groups and other structures on the laws and regulations related to the financial services industry in Namibia
• Liaise with relevant regulators and stakeholders on behalf of NaSIA and member organization’s
• Assist with the development of content for NaSIA publications and stakeholders’ communications
• Assist with the development of content for training and other skills development need

Requisites

• Qualifications:
• An LLB or B. Com (Law) degree is a mandatory requirement
• Compliance or risk management qualification is an added advantage
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in research, and or risk and compliance corporate environment
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• A fair understanding of the Namibia Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA), Namibian Tax Law, Competition Law, and the Financial Intelligence Act (FIA)
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Understanding and interpretation of laws affecting the NBS
• Ability to interpret data and draw relevant insights and translate into understandable reports
• Fluent in English and possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Results orientated
• Open and able to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills
• Great team player
• Experience in data management; quantitative analysis; statistics; minute taking and NBS regulatory risks, will be an added advantage

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Closing date: 15 December 2023 at 12:00
• Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application
• If you meet the above requirements and are interested in the role

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to vacancy@nasia.org.na with the Subject line “Policy Analyst”