Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Communications Officer and Compliance & Legal Officer Job Vacancies in Kenya

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) plays a key role in the economy by raising capital for businesses, mobilizing savings for investment, redistributing wealth, improving corporate governance and creating investment opportunities for small investors.

In line with its mission of providing a world class trading facility for wealth creation, the Exchange is seeking to recruit qualified, dynamic, self-motivated and results-oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

1. Officer, Communications

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responding to written and telephone enquiries from investors, listed companies and the general public;
• Provision of investment and related information as well as assistance to clients in person and/ or via telephone, fax and mail;
• Implementation of systems and procedures to enhance a positive corporate image aimed at promoting the activities of NSE;
• Facilitating production and distribution of NSE corporate publications;
• Organizing venues, equipment and services for NSE functions and events;
• Maintaining close contact with the media including updating the media database, media library and carrying out the media monitoring function;
• Maintaining and updating of client databases;
• Selling advertising space on the NSE website and magazine;
• Administering and updating the NSE website on a continuous basis;
• Production of the NSE e-newsletter; and
• Administering the Complaints Handling Unit.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in communication, journalism or related fields from a reputable university;
• Minimum two (2) years relevant experience;
• Established contacts in the print and electronic media;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good attention to detail;
• Willingness to work extra hours and under pressure;
• High level of self esteem and teamwork; and
• Passion and high definition of the customer.

2. Officer, Compliance & Legal

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reviewing and preparing all contracts relating to and involving the NSE;
• Maintaining the database for contracts and NSE Rules;
• Assisting in provision of legal support to NSE’s departments;
• Assisting in research and development of NSE Rules relating to new products and changes to existing products;
• Assisting in legal research and provision of legal advice relating to new or proposed capital markets laws and regulations;
• Review of listing applications;
• Assisting in company secretarial functions;
• Assisting in reviewing and maintaining information related to listed companies and Trading Participants;

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law. Qualifications in a business related field will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of two (2) years working experience. Experience in the capital markets will be an added advantage;
• Very good report writing skills coupled with sound IT proficiency;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good research and analytical skills;
• Possess a high level of integrity; and
• Have ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters.

These are very challenging positions that provide great opportunity for candidates seeking to grow professionally and to work in a highly dynamic environment.

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, qualifications, experience, names & addresses of three referees and email & telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials by Friday, 20th January 2012 to:

The Chief Executive
Nairobi Securities Exchange
P.O. Box 43633-00100, Nairobi
Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.