DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE PLC

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) was established in 1996 as a company limited  by guarantee  without  share  capital.  In  June  2015,  it  transitioned  into  a  public company limited by shares and in July 2016 it became self-listed.

The DSE’s core mandate includes providing a platform for trading listed securities and

supporting companies in raising capital through the issuance of shares and bonds.

To strengthen our operations and enhance efficiency, we are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and high-integrity individual with strong technical competencies to join our team as a Market Operations  Officer  and  thus,  inviting  applications  from  suitable  qualified  candidates. Further details of the position are highlighted below.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for overseeing the daily activities involved in trading and market operations, ensuring that trades are executed, settled and processed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner.

Terms of Employment:

Type: Full-time.

Contract: Fixed-term for one (1) year.

Required Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies:

Holder of Degree in Economics, Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Securities  Markets  Certification  Program  recognized  by  Regulator  is  an  added

advantage.

Securities Investment & Trading (SIT) Certification is an added advantage.

Risk Management Certification is an added advantage.

Minimum of 1 (one) year of relevant experience in a reputable organization.

Experience  in  any  of  the  following  areas  is  desirable:  econometrics,  statistical analysis, market performance monitoring, business of stock exchange, regulatory and policy analysis.

Strong knowledge of Stock Exchange systems and processes, economic principles and business accounting.

Understanding of the dynamics within regional and global stock exchange.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Ability to manage internal and external contacts with stakeholders on routine and operational issues.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time effectively, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Duties:

First point of contact for resolving and escalating market incidents in real-time.

Monitor market participant compliance with the trading rules, continuous disclosure obligations, and procedures.

Engage  and  service  diverse  stakeholders  such  as  brokers,  custodians,  system vendors, compliance officers, auditors, and regulators.

Perform   real-time   market   monitoring   by   coding   alerts   accurately   within   set timeframes and prescribed trading rules.

Manage stakeholder queries ensuring alignment with the trading rules, policies, and regulations.

Maintain operational documentation, perform statistical analysis, and organize data to report to management, regulators, and internal/external audits.

Work collaboratively with internal teams on continuous disclosure issues.

Identify and implement process improvement to reduce operational risk, enhance customer experience, and develop technical change.

Identify, support, and participate in knowledge management activities and subject matter expertise development.

Investigate, reconcile, and resolve confirmation mismatches.

Participating in the User Acceptance Test (UAT) system in testing new applications

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Remuneration

Competitive remuneration package will be offered.