Financial Markets Analyst

Capital.com

. Create clear, accurate and engaging financial-markets content for a South African audience.

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating engaging financial markets content tailored for a South African audience, with a strong understanding of financial instruments and regulatory standards. Proficient in producing market commentary and educational materials while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Financial Markets Content CreationMarket Commentary ProductionUnderstanding of Financial InstrumentsRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeExcellent Writing Ability

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Hard Skills

Financial Markets AnalysisMarket ResearchContent DevelopmentRisk ManagementCFDs KnowledgeMacroeconomic Data InterpretationTrading EducationMarket Sentiment AnalysisFinancial Promotion StandardsRetail Investor Behaviour Understanding

Soft Skills

Good JudgementCollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityWriting Skills

Tools & Technologies

Economic CalendarsMedia PlatformsWebinarsPodcastsVideo Content

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceRE5 Regulatory ExamSAIFM / RPE Modules

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBrokerage EducationFintechSouth African Financial LandscapeFSCA Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create clear, accurate and engaging financial-markets content for a South African audience.
Explain market movements, macroeconomic events and product concepts to retail clients, media partners and internal stakeholders.
Produce regular market commentary across indices, equities, commodities, foreign exchange, crypto assets and macroeconomic themes.
Prepare written market updates, educational articles, explainers and website content.
Create educational content about financial markets, CFDs, leverage, margin, risk management and platform/product mechanics.
Work with Compliance to meet regulatory, financial-promotion and brand standards.
Monitor market news, economic calendars and local/international developments for timely content opportunities.
Adapt global market themes for the South African audience with central content, brand and communications teams.
Maintain a clear, balanced, factual and risk-aware tone suitable for a regulated, execution-only business.
Collaborate with Brand, Communications, Marketing, Commercial, Legal and Compliance teams.
The role does not involve giving advice, managing portfolios, dealing or making trade recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years' experience in financial markets content, brokerage education, market research, fintech, trading education or a related financial-services environment.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Investment Management, or a related field.
Strong understanding of financial markets, including FX, indices, equities, commodities, macroeconomic data, market sentiment and derivative products such as CFDs.
Excellent writing ability, with experience producing clear and publishable financial markets content for external audiences.
Good judgement in distinguishing general market commentary and education from advice, recommendations, trading signals or personalised guidance.
Comfortable supporting media-facing activity, including preparation for seminars, webinars, podcasts, video content or written Q&A.
Fluent in English.
Understanding of the South African financial-services landscape, retail investor behaviour and local media environment.
Awareness of FSCA expectations for financial promotions, fair client communication and conduct risk in financial-services marketing/content.
SAIFM / RPE modules, particularly Introduction to Financial Markets, Regulation and Ethics, or Derivatives — advantageous.
RE5 regulatory exam — advantageous.
Additional South African language skills — beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Annual leave
Employee referral program
Medical insurance
Pension plans
Location-specific benefits and perks
30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply)
Two additional paid volunteer days each year