PENSIONS ANALYST – FIXED TERM CONTRACT

About the role

The FSC is operating at a pivotal moment in Jamaica’s financial sector, with an increased focus on stronger oversight, market confidence, consumer protection and institutional transformation. Joining the FSC now offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful national impact, strengthen trust in the financial system, and help shape a modern, responsive and respected regulatory institution. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented pensions professional to contribute to the effective oversight of Jamaica’s private pensions sector by designing and implementing monitoring programmes that assess the financial health, risk exposures and statutory compliance of assigned pension plans, administrators, investment managers and trustees.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the activities, risk exposures and financial health of pension plans, corporate entities and corporate trustees, including through stress testing.
• Use relevant systems and tools to gather information, track submissions and support compliance with filing requirements, deadlines and financial criteria.
• Oversee pension plans undergoing material changes, including plans in the process of winding up.
• Collaborate with the MIS Department to develop and enhance programmes that support the Division’s operational and supervisory needs.
• Assess regulated entities, including their structures, functions, services and inherent business risks, through on-site and off-site examinations.
• Research financial trends and provide insights, advice and recommendations to the Senior Pension Analyst, Pensions Manager and Senior Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Professional financial certification, such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FR