Rules & Interpretation Officer at Nigerian Stock Exchange

Department: Rules and Interpretation Department
Grade: Officer - Assistant Manager
Estimated Date of Resumption: Friday, June 1, 2018

Job Summary

• The Nigerian Stock 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 Exchange needs an industry professional with a strong personality, good people management skills and the ability to work as a team player to support all aspects of the rule making process.
• The individual will be required to have a thorough understanding of Exchange’s policies, overall mission and strategy, as well as a strong legal background.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting of new rules and regulations for the Exchange.
• Influencing people management, change management and team spirit.
• Cleaning up the Exchange’s rule book Writing and putting out notices to members as well as well as interpreting existing rules and answering frequently asked questions on proposed rules.
• Ensuring KPIs are met. Working with team to interpret all Exchange rules Assist Team Lead and HoR in achieving The Exchange’s objectives.
• Writing comments on proposed legislation, SEC rules, proposed rules and any other policies that affect the Exchange.

Qualifications and Experience
To successfully deliver the above goals, the right candidate must have:

• A law degree with 4-7 years’ experience. Strong understanding of securities laws and a good understanding of ISA 2007, SEC rules, NSE rules and CAMA. Must be a lawyer
• Sound business and legal judgment with problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to build strong partnerships with business and corporate staff, communicate to a wide variety of audiences in clear, understandable language, and be a skilled facilitator of group action.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Effective Communication Skills (Written & Oral).