Jobs
Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is a leading financial market infrastructure provider in Africa, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Market Surveillance Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
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;
- 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.
- 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;
Person Specification & Required Qualification(s)
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or any related field;
- 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.
- 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;
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted