Vacancies at Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Legal Manager (Capital Market Matters)

Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Nigerian Exchange needs a consummate legal professional with a strong personality, good people management skills, and the ability to manage the Capital Market Matters Unit of the Legal Services Department in order to provide advisory support services and manage and mitigate risk.
• The individual would be required to have a thorough understanding of The Nigerian Exchange Group of Companies’ policies, overall mission and strategy, as well as a strong legal background, including stellar academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and advising in a qualitative manner legal documentation of all types, including simple and very complex contracts within agreed timeframes related to capital market issues and transactions;
• Providing enterprise-wide legal support on a myriad of capital market issues in a timely and qualitative manner;
• Providing legal opinions and advice as requested by other employees of The Nigerian Exchange Group of Companies and the Boards of the Nigerian Exchange Group of Companies in respect of capital market-related issues;
• Providing legal advisory services regarding capital market-related issues to the Boards, Board Committees of the Nigerian Exchange Group of Companies;
• Ensuring compliance of the enterprise with all applicable laws, and providing sound legal advice on legal obligations and implications on the enterprise’s business conduct, transactions and policies;
• Ensuring cost effective service provision for all services provided by the Capital Market Matters Unit in accordance with SLAs;
• Working with other business departments on legal issues involving capital market related matters;
• Resolving the legal capital market issues in line with the law, best practice and international standards;
• Attending meetings with third parties and stakeholders regarding legal issues involving the above stated matters;
• Minimizing the exposure of the Nigerian Exchange Group of Companies and its subsidiaries to legal liabilities;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of the Capital Market Matters Unit or the Head of the Department.

Person Specification & Required Qualification(s)

• LLB and LLM Degree in Law
• Minimum of 7 years of Post-Bar experience within the legal function of a listed company, top-tier Capital Market or Financial Industry Operator;
• Ability to generate trust and respect from staff and external stakeholders.
• Strong multitasking skills;
• Track record of strong performance managing against deliverables attracting and maintaining new client relationships in industry or the financial sector;
• Strong understanding of Securities laws and CAMA and laws affecting the Capital Markets
• Demonstrate professional maturity and poise; ability to employ perfect discretion in sensitive situations;
• Demonstrate professional maturity and poise; ability to employ perfect discretion in sensitive situations..

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated Resume to: talentmanagement@ngxgroup.com with the subject title “NGX Group Recruitment – Legal Manager, Capital Market Matters”.

Note: We would be delighted to have further discussions with you.

2.) Relationship Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Relationship Manager in the Capital Market division has a main responsibility of attracting new companies to list on Nigerian Exchange’s Boards – (Growth Board, Main Board and Premium Board) and increasing the Value-Added Services (VAC) to existing listed companies to ensure continued retention.

Responsibilities

• Market prospective companies to bring them to list on Nigerian Exchange’s Boards; Alternative Securities Market (ASeM), Main Board and Premium Board;
• Market and sell various products and services of Nigerian Exchange to prospective and existing listed companies to increase listing value proposition;
• Develop expertise in assigned industry sector(s) to enhance marketing and relationship management;
• Understand business needs and operations of potential and listed companies’ community;
• Organise periodic forums with listed companies as determined by market conditions and Nigerian Exchange’s business imperatives;
• Identify new products and or incremental revenue opportunities, through proactive relationship management;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership and executive level of listed companies, e.g. CEO, CFO, and Board Members;
• Promote listed company interface with Nigerian Exchange through participation at “Bell Ringing” ceremonies, “Facts Behind the Figures” and attendance at relevant Nigerian Exchange events;
• Work closely with the Product Management team and other teams to provide market intelligence on ongoing product and service development;
• Act as the main point of contact for listed companies with Nigerian Exchange.

Person Specification & Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. / HND Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy, Law, Banking, Economics, or a similar field;
• Minimum of 6 years of cognate client facing experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Commerce, Agricultural, Transport, Telecoms or Oil and Gas Sectors;
• A professional certification, MBA, is an advantage;
• Good financial statements understanding and knowledge;
• Financial sector or industry experience in corporate finance, financial analysis and / or marketing;
• Track record of attracting and maintaining new client relationships in industry or the financial sector.

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