Jobs at Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated individual to work collaboratively in the development and implementation of Market Surveillance plans and strategies for the Market Surveillance Unit. He/She will support the team with objectives of providing assurance on integrity of Market Surveillance processes.

The successful candidate will report to Team Lead, Market Surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in monitoring the markets to detect anomalies, review market alerts, as well as address market participant inquiries;
• Carry out regular surveillance reviews to ensure that NGX Group’s trading systems are operating optimally to achieve market efficiency consistent with applicable regulations;
• Carry out first level investigations of identified surveillance alerts signifying potential violations of market rules recommend for further actions;
• Assist in development and implementation of Market Surveillance plans and strategies;
• Review results of post trade analysis for unusual market events and trading behaviour, escalating outcomes; including issues that require physical inspections;
• Support investigation efforts of tips, referrals, as well as complaints from Market participants;
• Ensure updates to Market rules are implemented.
• Gather and generate Market intelligence to support recommendations for management decisions.

Person Specification & Required Qualification (s)

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or any related field;
• Professional certification(s) such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CFA, CIS is an added advantage;
• Minimum of 4 years’ cognate experience in Market Surveillance, Compliance, or a related field within the financial industry;
• Significant knowledge of Capital Market operations, with familiarity on the trading rules of NGX Regulation;
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of NGX and SEC rules and regulations, Market Structure, Trading Platforms, Surveillance Systems and Financial Instruments;
• Experience as a “Securities Trader” is desired.

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Job Summary

We are looking for a confident, meticulous and result driven individual to lead the development and implementation of operational strategies for the Investigation Unit. He/She will be responsible for fostering and maintaining strategic relationships with Market participants for the purpose of informal enquiries related to investigations, complaints and adjudication process.

The Team Lead, Investigations will report to Head, Market Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other business departments to manage NGX RegCo’s disciplinary process for Trading License Holders and other relevant stakeholders, in line with Disciplinary Framework and Rules;
• Establish, run and sustain approved disciplinary process of NGX Group Plc;
• Provide advise as required by NGX RegCo’s Board, Regulation and New Business Committee (RNBC) and any other relevant Board Committees for purpose(s) of disciplinary proceeding(s);
• Participate in recovery efforts against entities and persons indebted to all relevant stakeholders;
• Maintenance and management of databases for cautions placed by NGX RegCo, and complaints received from stakeholders;
• Oversee and coordinate the resolution of investor’s complaints in line with the SEC Complaint Management Framework of the Nigerian Capital Market and Standard Operating Procedure of NGX Group Plc;
• Develop appropriate dispute resolution policies, processes and strategies for resolving investors’ complaints against Trading License Holders;
• Ensure proper maintenance (classify, assign complaint number, cross-reference, log and store records) and verify accuracy of the complaint’s records of NGX Group;
• Prompt referrals of market abuse, fraud cases etc. to the Market Surveillance Unit in line with the internal referral process;
• Coordinate the Alternative Dispute Resolution process (All Parties Meeting).
• Provide recommendations for the amicable resolution of disputes and risks assessment of complaints;
• Individual shall be the Secretary of the Investigation Panel and review all cases referred to the panel;
• Draft & review all notice of meetings and minutes of the Investigation Panel sitting;
• Ensure clear and effective communication, of Investigation Panel decisions to disputing parties;
• Liaise with Compliance and Enforcement unit to enforce regulatory sanctions against defaulting Trading License Holders.

Person Specification & Required Qualification (s)

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Law or any related field;
• Professional certification(s) such as ACCA, ACA, CFE CPA, CFA, CIS is an added advantage;
• Minimum of 7 years’ cognate experience in the financial services sector, investigation, and/ or commercial litigation. Forensic auditing experience is also an added advantage;
• Strong litigation background particularly in administrative review actions and regulatory oversight matters;
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of the NGX and SEC rules, Investments & Securities Act and Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA);
• Strong knowledge of investigative Methodologies, principles, and techniques;
• Excellent numerical, analytical, time management and multi-tasking capabilities.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Information Security Manager with expertise in effective system security solutions to join our team immediately.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading planning and design activities for the enterprise security architecture. You will design, implement and maintain effective systems security solutions as well as investigate, and resolve identified systems security breaches, timely and proactive detection. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Information Technology Officer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and advise on information security issues related to systems and workflow to ensure information security controls are appropriate and operating as intended;
• Installing firewalls, data encryption and other security measures;
• Current on the latest intelligence, including hackers' methodologies, in order to anticipate security breaches;
• Responsible for preventing data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect a network;
• Conduct data classification assessment and security audits and manage remediation plans;
• Evaluate potential risks to the Nigerian Exchange’s applications, network and operating systems and introduce counter measures to address these risks;
• Identify vulnerabilities and monitor remediation;
• Maintain up-to date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors;
• Identify potential threats to confidentiality, integrity & availability of systems and networks;
• Identify and architect appropriate security technologies based on risks, policies, and architecture.
• Support IT Architecture review process and evaluate associated security of the proposed architectures.

Person Specification & Required Qualification (s)

• HND/ bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or any related discipline;
• Professional certification(s) such as Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CompTIA Security+, Information Technology Infrastructure Library is an added advantage;
• Minimum of 5 years’ cognate experience managing Information Security, Desktop, Server and/or Network administration;
• Excellent knowledge and experience with security requirements for CISCO technologies, e.g. ASR, NEXUS, WAN and Access routers, Checkpoint, Linux e.g. Suse and Ubuntu, Windows Server Security and Desktop environments;
• Experience with IP networking protocols, IPSec, VPNs, Firewalls, proxy services, DNDs, email, access lists.