Job Opportunity: Senior Regulatory Policy Development Officer II position available at Ethiopian Capital Market Authority in Addis Ababa. Economics, Business and Administration, Management, Legal jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

What We Do 

Ethiopian Capital Market Authority is established by Capital Market Proclamation No 1248/2021 as an autonomous Federal Regulatory Authority. One of the major objectives of ECMA is to ensure the existence of a capital market environment in which securities can be issued and traded in an orderly, fair, and efficient manner. ECMA, as a regulatory authority, grants licenses to any person to operate as a security exchange, derivative exchange, security depository and clearing company, capital market service provider, over-the-counter trading facility, or any other activity deemed by ECMA as a regulated activity under its jurisdiction. ECMA regulates and oversees trading in primary and secondary markets of securities, the use of electronic trading platforms that deal with securities and gives recognition and oversees the activities of self-regulatory organizations. 

Statement of the Purpose

The job holder is responsible for developing and implementing policies for regulating capital markets, ensuring compliance with regulations, monitoring market performance, and recommending changes to align regulatory practices with organisational goals.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement regulatory policies and guidelines that govern the operations of the capital markets industry; conduct research, analysing data, and collaborating with other regulatory bodies and stakeholders to ensure that regulations are effective, efficient, and consistent.

• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends and issues in the capital markets industry; monitoring market developments, analysing data, and identifying potential risks that could impact the industry.

• Work closely with other regulatory bodies and stakeholders to promote harmonization and consistency in regulatory frameworks; collaborating on regulatory initiatives, sharing best practices, and ensuring that regulations are aligned with international standards.

• Engage with market participants to gather feedback and input on regulatory proposals and initiatives; consulting with industry stakeholders, conducting surveys, and holding public consultations to ensure that regulations are responsive to the needs of the industry.

• Lead or participates in working groups and committees to develop new regulations or amend existing ones; working with other regulators, industry stakeholders, and legal experts to draft regulations that are effective, efficient, and enforceable.

• Provides technical expertise and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on regulatory matters; providing advice on regulatory compliance, interpreting regulations, and providing guidance on regulatory reporting requirements.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of regulatory policies and initiatives, and recommending changes as needed; conducting regular reviews of regulations, analysing data, and identifying areas for improvement.

• Participate in capital markets authority in meetings, conferences, and other forums related to regulatory policy and development.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Economics, corporate finance, Business Administration, Management or a field related to the Job function from an Accredited or recognised learning institution.

• 6 years of relevant experience.

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Specialised technical skills

• Advanced computer skills

• Planning and organising

• Supervisory skills

• Analytical and problem-solving

• Time management

• Interpersonal skills

• Communication

• Adaptability

• Initiative

How To Apply

How to apply

Application Procedure (there are 2 steps)

1. Please send your CV and application letter, to ethiojobs.net. 

2. Please Click here to fill out the Application form 

• Note: Both steps are mandatory, your application might be overlooked if any one of them are missed.