JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Background

Capital Market Authority (CMA) is a specialised organ established by Law No.057/2021 bis of 18/09/2021 with dual mandate of developing and regulating the capital market industry, commodities exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts systems and collective investment schemes. It operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN).

CMA is an active member of the East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA, and an associate member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

JOB DESCRIPTION

MANAGER- COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head- Legal and Corporate Affairs, the Manager – Compliance and Enforcement is responsible to carry out compliance and enforcement functions to preserve and sustain the integrity, fairness and efficient capital market and protect investors’ interests.

Job Functions

• Advising Management on compliance and enforcement strategy, systems, procedures and programs to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity and increase deterrence
• Advising on the legal and regulatory gaps, trends in violations, to inform policy and regulatory reforms to ensure efficient and effective investor protection;
• Developing compliance and enforcement strategy, systems, procedures and programs to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity and increase deterrence;
• Develop capital market intelligence gathering frameworks;
• Spearheading prosecutions, defence and administrative actions against regulated persons in cases where the capital markets legal and regulatory framework has been contravened;
• Representing the Authority in hearing in courts, tribunals and other forums
• Handle litigation and legal opinion matters for the Authority;

Manager – Compliance and Enforcement

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities entail:

• Advising Management on compliance and enforcement strategy, systems, procedures and programs to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity and increase deterrence
• Advising on the legal and regulatory gaps, trends in violations, to inform policy and regulatory reforms to ensure efficient and effective investor protection;
• Developing compliance and enforcement strategy, systems, procedures and programs to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity and increase deterrence;
• Develop capital market intelligence gathering frameworks;
• Spearheading prosecutions, defence and administrative actions against regulated persons in cases where the capital markets legal and regulatory framework has been contravened;
• Representing the Authority in hearing in courts, tribunals and other forums
• Handle litigation and legal opinion matters for the Authority;

Recognized Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Law, Business Law, Commercial Law or any other field related to the position;
• Professional qualifications in legal practices such as a valid certification from the Rwandan Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) or its equivalent;
• At least five (6) years of related work experience for Senior Manager and five (5) years for Manager; please attach evidence
• Demonstrating skills on legal research, legal analysis, writing reports and documents;
• Meet the requirements of the Statute governing the management of CMA staff.
• Knowledge of capital markets is an added advantage

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations to the Management and Staff;
• Excellent computer literacy skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, E-mail, Internet, website navigation, and report writing tools;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the following email: recruitment@cma.rw. 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 1^st November 2024.

For more details, please refer to CMA website https://www.cma.rw/ under careers.

Capital Market Authority