The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) plays a key role in the economy by raising capital for businesses, mobilizing savings for investment, redistributing wealth, improving corporate governance and creating investment opportunities for small investors. In line with its mission of providing a world class trading facility for wealth creation, the Exchange is seeking to recruit qualified, dynamic, self-motivated and results-oriented individuals to fill the following positions
Officer, Compliance & Legal
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Reviewing and preparing all contracts relating to and involving the NSE;
2. Maintaining the database for contracts and NSE Rules;
3. Assisting in provision of legal support to NSE’s departments;
4. Assisting in research and development of NSE Rules relating to new products and changes to existing products;
5. Assisting in legal research and provision of legal advice relating to new or proposed capital markets laws and regulations;
6. Review of listing applications;
7. Assisting in company secretarial functions;
8. Assisting in reviewing and maintaining information related to listed companies and Trading Participants;
Qualifications and Skills:
i) Bachelor’s degree in Law. Qualifications in a business related field will be an added advantage;
ii) Minimum of two (2) years working experience. Experience in the capital markets will be an added advantage;
iii) Very good report writing skills coupled with sound IT proficiency;
iv) Excellent interpersonal skills;
v) Good research and analytical skills;
vi) Possess a high level of integrity; and
vii) Have ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters.
These are very challenging positions that provide great opportunity for candidates seeking to grow professionally and to work in a highly dynamic environment.
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, qualifications, experience, names & addresses of three referees and email & telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials by Friday, 20th January 2012 to:
The Chief Executive
Nairobi Securities Exchange
P.O. Box 43633-00100, Nairobi
Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Officer, Compliance & Legal
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Reviewing and preparing all contracts relating to and involving the NSE;
2. Maintaining the database for contracts and NSE Rules;
3. Assisting in provision of legal support to NSE’s departments;
4. Assisting in research and development of NSE Rules relating to new products and changes to existing products;
5. Assisting in legal research and provision of legal advice relating to new or proposed capital markets laws and regulations;
6. Review of listing applications;
7. Assisting in company secretarial functions;
8. Assisting in reviewing and maintaining information related to listed companies and Trading Participants;
Qualifications and Skills:
i) Bachelor’s degree in Law. Qualifications in a business related field will be an added advantage;
ii) Minimum of two (2) years working experience. Experience in the capital markets will be an added advantage;
iii) Very good report writing skills coupled with sound IT proficiency;
iv) Excellent interpersonal skills;
v) Good research and analytical skills;
vi) Possess a high level of integrity; and
vii) Have ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters.
These are very challenging positions that provide great opportunity for candidates seeking to grow professionally and to work in a highly dynamic environment.
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, qualifications, experience, names & addresses of three referees and email & telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials by Friday, 20th January 2012 to:
The Chief Executive
Nairobi Securities Exchange
P.O. Box 43633-00100, Nairobi
Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.