Career Opportunities at the Nigerian Stock Exchange, 28th September, 2018

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.

Job Title: Solutions Development Analyst - RegTech Location: Lagos Division: Regulation Department: RegTech Department Report to: Head, Regulatory Technology Grade: Solutions Dev. Analyst Estimated Date Of Resumption: Monday, November 19, 2018Job Summary

• The Solutions Development Manager will be responsible for designing and developing regulatory technology solutions for the broker-dealer community and other entities within and outside the capital market that may require some form of regulatory technology services from The Exchange.
• The individual is expected to leverage leading technologies in the marketplace to enhance regulatory processes.
• This role reports to the Head - Regulatory Technology.
• The individual would be required to have a good knowledge and understanding of how regulators interact with their ecosystem and potential technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and Develops diverse solutions to meet the needs of stakeholders, regulators, users of regulatory services, and investors
• Ensures that software solutions implemented are in alignment with strategic business objectives
• Provides solutions to drive business revenue targets
• Identifies and evaluates industry trends in software development and RegTech
• Ensures he/she is abreast of the competitive landscape and industry trends (utilising internal and external data/information resources) to create a competitive platform that enables stakeholders realize their investment objectives
• Continuously improving on automating processes to improve on cost, delivery times and efficiency
• Accurately tracks, manages and documents all changes to applications using standard software tools
• Ensures that all solutions development activities are in full conformance with Agile methodology and Lean principles
• Ensures seamless end-user support for developed solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in the Financial Services Industry
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• University degree with emphasis on Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• A post graduate degree and Relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Enterprise Architecture
• Operating Systems Administration
• Process Management
• Project Management.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Risk Manager Location: Lagos Division: CEO Department: Enterprise Risk Management Group Report to: Compliance Officer (Risk) Grade: Risk Manager Estimated Date Of Resumption: Friday, November 16, 2018

Job Summary 

• The Risk Manager is responsible for implementing risk policies and processes across the organisation and works closely with all Departments/Units across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk, assessing risk tolerances, and monitoring risk performance at the Exchange.
• Supports the Chief Risk Officer in its implementation, review and approval of the enterprise-wide risk and governance framework which includes the Exchange’s risk culture, risk appetite, and risk limits
• Actively monitors the risk-taking activities and risk exposures to ensure they are in line with the Council-approved risk appetite, risk limits and corresponding liquidity limits
• Responsible for furthering the cultural change in the organization required for ERM to be successful as well as implement the ERM Framework and conduct risk assessments on strategic initiatives. Establishes early warning or trigger system for breaches of the Exchange’s risk appetite or limits
• Spearhead the integration of ERM to the Exchange’s strategic plan, and align strategic goals to performance metrics, compliance data, and other necessary factors
• Provides leadership on risk related issues and serve has a strategic partner to all departments
• Maintain risk register for all departments of the Exchange and develop in conjunction with relevant business units, risk controls for managing identified risks
• Develop and implement an annual risk plan for managing risks at the Exchange
• Implement a robust risk reporting procedure to ensure risks are reported/escalated to the appropriate level within the Exchange. e.g. the National Council, Council Committees, Executive Management, business unit heads etc
• Provide support, education, and training to staff to build risk awareness within the Exchange

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant degree in, Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Statistics Business Administration or a similar field, with 5-10 years’ experience in risk management
• Relevant professional qualification such as FRM will be an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of, Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit. Compliance, Information Security

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Financial Risk Management
• Numeric Skills
• Risk Management
• Microsoft Office Packages

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organizing
• Team Work

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply