ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – LICENSING DIVISION
Active Prep SECP Officer Pay Scale / Assistant Director SECP-03/2026 SECP Career Opportunities 2026 [PID(I)2173/26]The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) invites applications for the post of Assistant Director – Licensing Division, located at Islamabad.
Key Roles & Strategic Responsibilities:
• Scrutiny and processing of licensing applications for Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Modarabas, Insurers, Intermediaries, and Capital Market entities.
• Assessing regulatory compliance against Companies Act 2017, NBFC Regulations, Insurance Ordinance 2000, and Securities Act 2015.
• Formulating fit and proper criteria assessments for sponsors, directors, and key executives of licensed entities.
• Drafting regulatory guidelines, approvals, renewals, and handling legal correspondence regarding corporate licensing.
Terms & Conditions:
• 3-year contractual engagement with potential for long-term career progression and regularization.
How to Apply:
Apply online via SECP career portal: https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/
Deadline: September 20, 2026.
Contact / Inquiries: Deputy Director – HR&TD, Phone: +92 51 919 5444.
💼 Job Specifications & Posting Details
Case Number
SECP-03/2026
Pay Scale / BPS
SECP Officer Pay Scale / Assistant Director
Department / Ministry
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Total Positions
01
Job Type / Status
Contractual (3 Years, Extendable / Regularization Eligible)
Place of Posting
Islamabad
Age Limit
35 Years (Up to 40 years for candidates with 3+ years experience working with a regulator)
Gender Eligibility
Male / Female
Posting Date
September 06, 2026
Apply Before
September 20, 2026
📍 Domicile & Regional Quota Allocation
Open Merit (All Pakistan / Islamabad Based)
🎓 Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualification
Master's or Bachelor's degree (equivalent to 16 years of education) in Law, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university/institution; or CA / ACCA / CMA.
Prescribed Experience & Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in regulatory bodies, financial institutions, capital market, insurance, NBFCs, corporate/legal affairs, regulatory compliance, licensing, or related areas. For Qualified Chartered Accountants, the articleship period will be considered part of the requisite experience.
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Official SchemeTest Pattern & Syllabus (100 MCQs - 100 Marks):
• Part-I: Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions & Accounting (40%) - Financial Markets, Working Capital, Ratio Analysis, Financial Regulation & Corporate Finance Principles.
• Part-II: Law & Corporate Regulatory Jurisprudence (30%) - Contracts, Commercial Law, Corporate Statutory Provisions, Licensing Guidelines & Regulatory Frameworks.
• Part-III: Office Governance & Public Administration (15%) - Public Sector Governance, File Processing, Secretariat Standards & Administrative Procedures.
• Part-IV: English Language Comprehension (15%) - Advanced English Grammar, Vocabulary, Syntax & Reading Comprehension.
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