SENIOR DIRECTOR, PENSIONS – 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 an executive leader 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

Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, Supervision, the Senior Director, Pensions will provide executive leadership for the regulation and oversight of pension plans, trustees, administrators and investment managers under the Pensions (Superannuation Funds and Retirement Schemes) Act, 2004 and related legislation. As a senior executive of the FSC, the role will advance the Commission’s strategic direction, lead delivery of the Pensions Division’s objectives, and support initiatives that strengthen public understanding, confidence and participation in the pensions sector. The successful candidate will bring exceptional leadership, sound regulatory judgement, strategic perspective and strong stakeholder influence, with the ability to lead complex regulatory matters while upholding integrity, fairness and public accountability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute to the FSC’s strategic direction, corporate leadership, enterprise priorities and institutional performance.
• Provide strategic and executive leadership for the Pensions Division, ensuring delivery of divisional plans, balanced scorecard targets and organisational priorities.
• Lead risk-based regulation and supervision of pension plans, administrators and investment managers, ensuring financial soundness, statutory compliance, prudent risk management and protection of the public interest.
• Identify and assess emerging risks, financial concerns and regulatory breaches, and direct timely, proportionate and effective regulatory interventions.
• Exercise sound statutory and regulatory judgement in reviewing filings, applications and submissions, providing well-founded recommendations to the Executive and Board.
• Develop and oversee regulatory frameworks, programmes, policies and supervisory systems that promote fair, consistent, transparent and effective oversight of the pensions sector.
• Provide strategic advice to the Executive, Board, Government and industry on legislative, regulatory and policy matters affecting the sector.
• Lead the resolution of complex and contentious regulatory matters, including disciplinary proceedings and industry disputes, consistent with integrity, fairness and due process.
• Provide timely sector intelligence and analysis on emerging risks, trends, opportunities and policy issues to inform regulatory and strategic decision-making.
• Represent the FSC in designated national, regional and international forums and deputise for the Executive Director as required.
• Ensure effective execution of Board and Executive decisions and strengthen divisional governance, operational effectiveness and service excellence.
• Lead talent development, performance management and staff engagement, fostering a high-performing and accountable culture.
• Maintain effective stakeholder and public engagement through industry outreach, advisory support and public education.
• Oversee supervisory programmes, including risk assessments, financial analysis, performance monitoring, regulatory interventions and resolution of pensions-related matters.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• PhD or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Risk Management, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, ACCA, FRM, CAMS, ICA, PRM, FSA, ASA, or an equivalent regulatory, compliance or financial services credential.
• At least eight (8) years’ progressive experience in financial regulation, supervision, risk management, financial services, public sector regulation or a related field.
• At least five (5) years’ senior management or executive leadership experience in a comparable position and business/work environment such as an insurance, pensions or securities regulatory organization or the financial and allied services industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of international regulatory standards and best practices, including IOSCO, IAIS, IOPS, FATF, OECD and CARICOM frameworks.
• Experience engaging with Caribbean and international regulatory bodies would be a distinct advantage.
• Additional credentials such as CISA, CISSP or PMP would be an asset.
• 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

• Strategic and experienced senior leadership in pensions, financial services, regulation or a related field.
• Analytical and decisive with strong regulatory, risk and financial judgement.
• An effective executive and stakeholder leader, able to influence, communicate and build consensus.
• A strong people leader with a track record of driving performance and developing high-performing teams.
• A principled and trusted professional, demonstrating integrity, fairness, sound judgement and commitment to the public interest.

If you are a strategic leader committed to regulatory excellence, public confidence and the sustainable development of the pensions sector, we invite you to apply.

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.