Chief Executive Officer at Nairobi Securities Exchange

Principal Duties

As the executive in-charge of the organisation, the CEO will undertake the following among other duties:

•  Lead the formulation of the strategic direction of the NSE to ensure the organisation is well positioned for growth and success. The CEO will be required to lead the development of highquality forward-thinking business strategies, and operational plans that leverage technological solutions where possible, to deliver desired strategic outcomes;
•  Provide operational leadership and implement policies, procedures and practices that improve operational effectiveness and delivers continued improvement of how NSE runs;
•  Leverage technology in a transformative way to deliver customer-centered services, products and business efficiencies;
•  Forge strategic linkages and cultivate valuable relationships within the business environment, locally and internationally, with the Government, Regulators, other Exchanges, and other stakeholders to support NSE’s growth, expansion and interests;
•  Ensure the organisation is appropriately visible and participating in issues that advance national agenda; and
•  Provide visionary leadership, and lead by example modelling NSE’s values in all interactions and activities.

Education and Professional Qualifications
The successful candidate must:

•  Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable university with relevant professional qualifications. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Industry Knowledge and Experience

•  Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in an executive leadership role preferably within the financial services sector in an organisation of significant size and complexity;
•  Possess solid understanding of the dynamics within local and global capital markets;
•  Proven success as a senior leader managing executive leadership teams; and
•  Track record of success in driving growth and profitability.