Vacancy title:
Manager - Legal and Regulatory Framework
Jobs at:
Capital Market Authority (CMA)Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 01 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
1.1. Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of legal and Corporate Affairs, the Manager of Compliance and
Enforcement is responsible for carrying out compliance and enforcement functions to
preserve and sustain the integrity, fairness and efficient capital market and protect
investors’ interests.
1.2. Job Functions
1) Advising Management on compliance and enforcement strategy, systems, procedures
and programs to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity
and increase deterrence
2) Advising on the legal and regulatory gaps, and trends in violations, to inform policy
and regulatory reforms to ensure efficient and effective investor protection;
3) Developing compliance and enforcement strategy, systems, procedures and
programs to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity and
increase deterrence;
4) Develop capital market intelligence gathering frameworks;
5) Spearheading prosecutions, defence and administrative actions against regulated
persons in cases where the capital markets legal and regulatory framework has been
contravened;
6) Representing the Authority in hearings in courts, tribunals and other forums
7) Handle litigation and legal opinion matters for the Authority.
1.3. Manager – Compliance and Enforcement
1.3.1. Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities entail:
1) Advising Management on compliance and enforcement strategy, systems, procedures
and programs to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity
and increase deterrence;
2) Advising on the legal and regulatory gaps, and trends in violations, to inform policy
and regulatory reforms to ensure efficient and effective investor protection;
3) Developing compliance and enforcement strategy, systems, procedures and
programs to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity and
increase deterrence;
4) Develop capital market intelligence gathering frameworks;
5) Spearheading prosecutions, defence and administrative actions against regulated
persons in cases where the capital markets legal and regulatory framework has been
contravened;
6) Representing the Authority in hearing in courts, tribunals and other forums
7) Handle litigation and legal opinion matters for the Authority;
1.3.2. Recognized Qualifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
1) Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Law, Business Law, Commercial Law or
any other field related to the position;
2) Professional qualifications in legal practices such as a valid certification from the
Rwandan Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) or its equivalent;
3) At least five (6) years of related work experience for the Senior Manager and five (5)
years for the Manager; please attach evidence
4) Demonstrating skills in legal research, legal analysis, writing reports and documents;
5) Meet the requirements of the Statute governing the management of CMA staff.
6) Knowledge of capital markets is an added advantage
1.3.3. Skills and Abilities
1) Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and
present reports or recommendations to the Management and Staff;
2) Excellent computer literacy skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, E-mail,
Internet, website navigation, and report writing tools;
3) Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the following. Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
1) An application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer
2) A detailed Curriculum Vitae
3) Copy of academic degree(s) and Certificates
4) Proof of previous relevant working experience
5) Copy of National Identity and/or passport
The deadline for submission of applications is 1st November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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