NASD OTC will operate an electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market. We are committed to building a company where highly talented, creative people thrive and will invest heavily in employee satisfaction.
Currently we are seeking highly talented, committed and creative individuals to fill the position below:
Position Title: Counsel – Compliance and Legal
Job type: Full time
Location: Lagos
Function:
- The lawyer will be responsible for addressing NASD’s regulatory obligations associated with all trading and member and user compliance and regulation. The successful incumbent will have at least 7 years of experience in the financial services industry, particularly in compliance, legal, and regulatory functions.
- The role requires a strong understanding of all legislation that affects Nigeria’s financial markets;
Some of the counsel’s responsibilities will include:
- Submitting regulatory filings related to SROs as required by SEC or any other regulatory authority
- Acting as the primary point of contact with all regulators
- Providing advice on any changes in laws, regulations, guideline, codes of conduct and market practices that may impact NASD.
- Advising the Board on all regulatory issues in its capacity as an SRO and regulatory of its members and associated persons.
- Assist the Board in setting up a regulatory and compliance environment that ensures high level of commercial honor, transparency and integrity of the company, its members and associated persons.
Responsibilities will include:
- Maintain the appropriate registrations with SEC and other regulatory and self-regulatory organizations that regulate investment and trading activity
- General Counsel the NASD
- Advice on project based initiatives
Soft Skill Requirements
- This is an ideal role for a highly organized individual with exceptional communication skills and top notch research, analytical, and problem solving abilities. The candidate must also be able to quickly build and maintain great; working relationships with all stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 10 years post qualification in the practice of Law
- A master’s degree in Law or an additional business related professional qualification (ACA, CIS, CFA)
- Strong organizational skills in addition to excellent oral and written communication skills
- Broad based asset management experience dealing with complex products, regulatory structures and legal issues
- Experience as Legal Adviser to a financial institution or regulatory
- Experience including exposure to regulatory compliance, policies and procedures development, risk management and best practices.
- Ability to represent the firm with external clients
- Ability to work independently and perform under pressure and within tight time constraints.
Method of Application:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their resume to: info@nasdng.com quoting reference number 004CLO
All applications must be received on or before 30th June, 2011
