FSD Africa Vacancies

FSD Africa (FSDA) is a non-profit company which aims to increase prosperity, create jobs and reduce poverty by bringing about a transformation in financial markets in SSA and in the economies they serve. It provides know-how and capital to champions of change whose ideas, influence and actions will make finance more useful to African businesses and households.


Through access to finance initiatives, FSDA seeks to build financial inclusion. Through capital market development, it looks to promote economic growth and increase investment. As a regional programme, it seeks to encourage collaboration, knowledge transfer and market-building activities – especially in Fragile and Conflict Affected States (FCAS).

FSD Africa Capital Markets Development Specialist Vacancies

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Director, Financial Markets to support the development and delivery of the team’s strategy
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of agreed strategies to build capital markets
  • Conduct needs assessments and support the design of specific programme interventions with regulators, market participants and investment partners
  • Ensure the delivery of programmes is focused to meet DFID’s expected outcomes and FSDA’s broader impact goals
  • Research and analysis of, for example: macro-economic or regulatory environment, concept notes from prospective investees, specific industry sub-sectors to build domain expertise
  • Providing technical assistance to clients and partners
  • Manage relationships with regulators, investment partners and networks, leveraging new opportunities that may arise and dealing promptly with any difficulties
  • Develop effective relationships with colleagues in other FSDA work streams and seek out joint working opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with other FSDs across SSA ensuring a collaborative approach on all assignments
  • Develop and leverage personal networks to support the team’s (and FSDA’s) objectives
  • Support the development of a database of international and pan-African technical experts and service providers
  • Coordinate activities of project steering committees for each FSDA investment/project under their responsibility
  • Develop terms of reference and ensure effective and efficient procurement of external resources in line
    with FSDA procurement processes, and monitoring of grant/investment programmes in line with project plans
  • Institute impact oriented monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for projects to ensure that FSDA investments achieve the desired impact as regards both financial deepening and improved livelihoods of people on the African continent
  • Oversee the collection of data from regulators and investment partners and support the monitoring and evaluation of investments
  • Contribute to FSDA’s marketing and communications activities, building FSDA’s web presence, supporting thought leadership activities (publications, briefing notes, case studies, conference presentations), co-ordinating events, seminars etc. within the areas of responsibility.

    Background and Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Development Studies, or other relevant fields
  • At least 8 years working experience in capital markets in a relevant institution with a significant and proven record of achievement
  • Knowledge of global regulation in the capital markets
  • Ability to conceptualise and present ideas with conviction and influence at highest levels
  • Strong project management skills with ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects
  • Knowledge/experience of working in Africa

    How to Apply:

    Apply Now via our recruitment portal. This will require you to create a profile and in addition attach your detailed CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements, indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications must be received by close of business 20 April 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    For more information and job application details, see; FSD Africa Capital Markets Development Specialist Vacancies

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