Job Title: Research and Market Development Officer
Organisation: Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Research and Market Development
About CMA:
The
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) was established by the Capital Markets
Authority Act Chapter 84 Laws of Uganda as a semi-autonomous body responsible
for the promotion, development and regulation of the capital markets industry
in Uganda.
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) was established by the Capital Markets
Authority Act Chapter 84 Laws of Uganda as a semi-autonomous body responsible
for the promotion, development and regulation of the capital markets industry
in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Research and Market Development Officer will
offer technical research support to the activities of the Capital Markets
Authority
offer technical research support to the activities of the Capital Markets
Authority
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct research for the Market Supervision,
Market Development and Legal departments. This will include but will not
be limited to carrying out desk research on the successful regulatory,
licensing, surveillance / supervision and market development practices of
other emerging market regulators. - The incumbent will manage data collection,
and analysis for CMA’s research studies, surveys and strategic plan
reviews - Prepare and submit reports and presentations
for CMA’s research studies, surveys and investor/issuer/policy makers’
education and outreach campaigns - Write research papers / articles on various
aspects of the capital markets for journals, newspapers and other print
media. - Make presentations to various forums e.g.
investors, market intermediaries, policy makers / line ministry, financial
sector regulators, trade/professional associations, professional bodies
and issuers when called upon - Perform any other related duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should at least hold a Bachelor’s
degree from a recognized institution/university in Economics, Quantitative
Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce, Business Administration,
Social Sciences, or any other related subject is preferred. - Possession of a Post-Graduate academic or
professional qualification in a relevant discipline will be an added
advantage. - A minimum of three years’ experience
preferably in research, quantitative analysis, and/or financial reporting.
- Previous experience within the capital
markets industry will be an added advantage. - Broad knowledge and interest in financial
services in general, and in capital markets in particular - Broad knowledge and understanding of the
operations of the financial sector is required. - Proven ability and desire to read extensively
- Good report writing skills- Interested
candidates should be able to present at least two written articles or
papers - Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in
Microsoft Office – power point, excel, word - Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills - Good presentation skills;
- Excellent analytical and organizational
skills; - High levels of flexibility and ability to
work under minimum supervision. - High level of professionalism, result
oriented and able to work in a team - Ability to work under tight deadlines
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications
together with a recently updated CV (with references) via email to the Director
Corporate Services, [email protected] or to the CMA
physical address on 8th Floor, Jubilee Center, Plot 14 Parliament
Avenue, Kampala.
suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications
together with a recently updated CV (with references) via email to the Director
Corporate Services, [email protected] or to the CMA
physical address on 8th Floor, Jubilee Center, Plot 14 Parliament
Avenue, Kampala.
Deadline: 6th May, 2016 by 5:00 pm
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