Job Description

Are you ready to shape South Africa’s investment landscape from the inside out? Join a mission-driven industry body that sits at the heart of financial sector. This is an exciting hybrid opportunity, for an experience investments individual.

What the role is about:
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you’ll lead technical committees, engage with key industry stakeholders and ensure our members are aligned with emerging legislation, regulation and best practice. This is a high-impact role suited to someone with deep financial sector experience and a passion for policy and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate activities of investment-related technical committees
• Facilitate responses to regulatory and legislative developments
• Act as a subject matter resource across committees and external forums
• Document and manage committee activities, inputs, and communications
• Engage with regulators, market infrastructures and government departments
• Support the development and maintenance of the company’s standards and guidelines
• Monitor industry developments and contribute to media, events, and advocacy
• Provide regular insights, reports and updates to members and internal teams

What they’re looking for:

• A relevant business degree (professional body membership advantageous)
• At least 10 years’ experience in financial services, ideally in investments
• Strong knowledge of savings and investment legislation and regulation
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret policy shifts and their impact on industry operations
• Organised, analytical, and confident in high-level forums

What’s in it for you:

• A seat at the table shaping South Africa’s financial future
• A collaborative, respected industry platform
• Hybrid working environment with high-level exposure
• Purpose-driven work with visible national impact

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.