About the role

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is hiring a Licensing & Authorisations Officer in Belmopan, reporting to the Senior Licensing & Authorisations Officer. The officer processes applications and amendments for non-bank financial services operating in or from within Belize, under the Financial Services Commission Act, 2023 and other legislation the FSC administers, delivering efficient, high-quality and compliant licensing services.

Responsibilities

Process applications for new licences, licence renewals, services or activities in the Schedule of the Financial Services Commission Regulations 2023, and other requests to the Licensing and Authorisations Department
Ensure applications follow department procedures, guidelines and legislation
Monitor and follow up on requirements and conditions set for licensees, including those set by the Compliance or Enforcement Departments
Help develop and review department policies, procedures and guidelines, and recommend improvements
Take part in investor awareness campaigns and outreach, such as webinars, fairs and focus groups
Conduct Economic Substance on-site examinations and review licensees' compliance and reporting under the Economic Substance Act
Respond to internal and external stakeholder requests accurately and on time
Research industry developments and policy matters against international standards, and identify legislative or procedural gaps
Help analyse and prepare department reports and papers
Provide administrative and technical support to the department, and other duties as required

Requirements

Associate degree, at minimum, in management, finance, economics or a related field from a recognized tertiary institution
3 years of experience in the financial services industry
Familiarity with due diligence databases and other modern KYC compliance tools
Working knowledge of Belize's regulatory framework and a strong understanding of financial services procedures and guidelines
Understanding of the global regulatory environment and the local financial services sector
Strong analytical skills, with experience in qualitative analysis in financial services
Good spoken (including presentation) and written communication
Able to work without close oversight, with strong attention to detail and proofreading
Self-starter with problem-solving skills and flexibility
In-depth knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Preferred qualifications

AML/CFT certification