Market Compliance Lead at Nairobi Securities Exchange

Overall Purpose

Ensure compliance by Market Participants and Listed Companies with the Rules and Regulations of the NSE and CMA; conduct periodic financial analysis of Listed Companies and Market Participants and ensure the maintenance of a fair and transparent market through continuous monitoring of Market Participants and Listed Companies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysing and reviewing the quarterly, interim and annual financial reports of Listed Companies and Trading Participants for compliance with the Capital Market regulations, guidelines, and the NSE rules;
• Reviewing the applications to list on the official list of the Exchange for completeness and compliance with the CMA and NSE rules and regulations;
• Carrying out an independent review of the valuation reports of companies intending to list on the Exchange to ensure the correctness of the valuation and basis of the proposed listing prices;
• Reviewing sustainability reports of listed companies and preparing periodic reports thereof;
• Reviewing applications for admission of Market Participants and preparing management reports thereof;
• Assist in carrying out real-time surveillance of the market; and
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Management, Business Studies, Economics, Law or equivalent from a relevant field.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience. Experience in the capital markets will be an added advantage.
• Membership to a professional body such as ICPAK, or LSK.
• Possession of professional qualifications such as CPA, CISI, CFA, or FA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legal/ regulatory framework of the Capital Markets.
• Must possess strong analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Automated Trading Systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong ethics with the ability to manage confidential data