Surveillance Analyst at Nigerian Stock Exchange

Division: Regulation
Department: Market Surveillance & Investigation Department
Report to: Head, Market Surveillance Department
Grade: Executive Assistant - Assistant Officer
Estimated Date of Resumption: Friday, June 1, 2018

Job Summary

• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (The Exchange) services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets.
• The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services and more.
• It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world. The analyst will assist in development and implementation of market surveillance plans and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of market surveillance plans and strategies. Review results of post trade analysis for unusual price movement and trading behaviour.
• Identify lapses in market and listings rules and proffer appropriate recommendations Escalate suspected market manipulation activities to Department Head.
• Escalate unusual price and trading behaviour to Department Head for review. Identify issues with internal/operational processes and recommend necessary solutions.
• Provide assurance on integrity of Market Surveillance processes. Ensure updates to market rules are implemented in the Market Surveillance Unit
• Gather and generate Market intelligence. Provide testimony on cases at disciplinary proceedings
• Perform other tasks and activities as directed by the Department Head

Qualifications and Experience

• To successfully deliver the above goals, the right candidate must have: Minimum of B.Sc in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or related fields
• MBA or Professional qualifications in finance, i.e., ACCA, ACA, CPA, CFA, CIS will be added advantage
• A minimum of 4 years of experience obtained from a reputable organisation.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Client Relationship Management
• Data Management
• Information Management
• Numeric Skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management