Manager, Disciplinary Unit Stock Exchange (NSE)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Disciplinary
Unit – Regulation

Location: Lagos
Division: Regulation
Department: Office of the DH-Regulation
Report to: Executive Director, Regulation
Grade: Assistant Manager – Manager
Estimated Date of Resumption: Monday, December 16, 2019

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.
• As part of its aim of bolstering investor confidence, The
  Exchange is currently reviewing and making changes to its
  disciplinary framework; and needs a consummate legal professional
  with a strong personality, good people management skills, and the
  ability to work as a team player to support the improvements to its
  Disciplinary process.
• This individual will work out of the Office of the Head,
  Regulation, and manage The Exchange’s Disciplinary Unit.
• The individual would be required to have a thorough
  understanding of The Exchange’s policies, overall mission and
  strategy, as well as a strong legal background, including stellar
  academic credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with other business departments to manage The
  Exchange’s Disciplinary Process for its Dealing Members and Issuers
  in line with The Exchange’s framework, bearing in mind best
  practice and international standards. Drafting, reviewing and
  advising in a qualitative manner documentation of all types
  relating to Disciplinary matters within agreed timeframes
• Providing support to The Exchange’s disciplinary organs and by
  extension, enterprise wide legal support to all structures involved
  in the Disciplinary process
• Providing legal opinions and advice as required by the National
  Council and relevant Council Committees for the purposes of
  Disciplinary proceedings. Attending meetings with third parties and
  stakeholders with a view to implementing The Exchange’s
  Disciplinary Process
• Whilst conducting disciplinary matters, pay attention to
  minimizing the exposure of The Exchange to legal liabilities.
  Working on the procedures, practices, rules and regulations
  relating to the Disciplinary process with a view to enhancing them
  and making them more robust
• Participating as representative of the Disciplinary function in
  Committees and Projects within and outside the enterprise, as may
  be authorised
• Supporting the business in finding creative ways to meet its
  SRO enforcement objectives
• Ensuring KPIs are met
• Ensuring cost effective service provision for all services
  rendered.

Qualifications and Experience

• A law degree with a minimum of 5 to 7 years’ working experience
  and at least 1 year of managerial experience
• Strong understanding of securities laws and a good
  understanding of laws affecting the capital markets, NSE Rules and
  CAMA
• Knowledge of Administrative Review and Regulatory Oversight
  matters
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability in a complex
  organization
• 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
• Use of computer tools such as MS Outlook, and Word.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Excellent Communication Skills, both Written and Verbal
• Ability to own complex initiatives; superior project management
  skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Excellent Time Management & Multi-tasking abilities
• Drive and enthusiasm in getting things done
• Ability to generate trust and respect from staff and external
  stakeholders
• Comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
online^[1]

Note: The intent of this job description is to
provide a representative summary of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this
title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific
duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

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