PENSIONS ANALYST – FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is Jamaica’s integrated supervisor and regulator for non-deposit-taking financial services. Its mandate includes the regulation and supervision of the securities, insurance, private pensions, and trust and corporate services provider industries. Through licensing, monitoring, oversight, enforcement, stakeholder engagement, and the promotion of sound governance and risk-management practices, the FSC works to protect consumers, strengthen market integrity, and support confidence, stability, and orderly development within Jamaica’s financial services sector.

WHY JOIN THE FSC?

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 & EXPERIENCE

• 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 (FRM), would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation governing the industries regulated and supervised by the FSC.
• At least two years’ relevant experience in a comparable role and work environment, preferably within financial services or allied service operations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience or exposure in the effective use of digital technologies and emerging technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), information technology with an understanding of cybersecurity and information-security considerations relevant to the role, would be an asset.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Brings a solid understanding of financial sector regulation, supervision, compliance, governance and consumer protection, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a pensions regulatory environment.
• Uses sound judgement and analytical thinking to assess institutional risk, market conduct, supervisory concerns and appropriate regulatory responses.
• Works with professionalism, discretion and confidence when engaging regulated entities, internal teams and other key stakeholders.
• Communicates regulatory, financial and risk-related information clearly, with the ability to tailor messages for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, collaboration, excellence and a strong commitment to supporting public confidence in Jamaica’s financial services sector.

If you are a forward-thinking pension professional ready to apply your expertise to strengthen regulatory oversight and contribute to the continued development and integrity of Jamaica’s financial services sector, we invite you to join the FSC and make a meaningful impact.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email to:

vacancy@fscjamaica.org 

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026 

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.