Nairobi Securities Exchange Vacancies in Kenya

Nairobi Securities Exchange Risk Manager, Derivatives Vacancies in Kenya

Overall Purpose

This position is responsible for the management of risk as pertaining to the derivatives market.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out risk and internal controls examinations and include reviews

Risk & Control Operations - supports the firm by ensuring the integrity of books and records, assessing regulatory requirements, and interfacing with regulators frequently;

Ensure a well-documented system of internal controls designed to manage material risk exposures which will enable the Exchange management to identify, analyse, and manage the risks inherent in the firm's business activities with a view to safeguarding the organisational physical and IS assets and preventing significant losses; and

Provide the Exchange with critical control indicators that assess economic, regulatory, and operational risks, while providing support to the Operations Division Risk Framework.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in analytical science or financial related subject;

Appropriate professional qualification - professional training/ certification in financial instruments and markets, mathematical foundations of risk measurement audit will be an added advantage;

Minimum 6 (six) years relevant professional
experience in trading, dealing and clearing in financial markets, market risk management gained from an organization with a strong internal control framework, preferably financial institutions;

High attention to detail, accuracy and risk awareness;

Strong risk & quantitative analysis, organizational and interpersonal skills;

A dynamic self-starter with ability to prioritize and to work independently as well as in a team.

Exposure to the financial services industry is essential, preferably in cash or derivatives markets;

Ability to deal with Regulators & Market Participants on issues concerning Clearing & Settlement related Risk Management and Global Regulatory Development in this area;

High level of Proficiency in using Advanced Functions of Excel and using the same for Model Development;

Working knowledge of varied risk management and information systems will also be a plus;

Familiar to internationally driven standards relating to financial market infrastructures; and

An appreciation of global risks and their impact on local economic dynamics.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and can demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current salary and benefits as well as your expected salary, qualifications, experience, names & addresses of three referees and email & telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials to the address below by close of business on Friday 19th May, 2017.

The Chief Executive
Nairobi Securities Exchange Limited
The Exchange, 55 Westlands Road
P.O. Box 43633-00100
NAIROBI

Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke

Dropping Zone No. 243 Revlon Professional Plaza, 2nd Floor

For more information and job application details, see; Nairobi Securities Exchange Risk Manager, Derivatives Vacancies in Kenya

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Nairobi Securities Exchange Senior Officer, Information Security Vacancies in Kenya

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Work with key IT roles, data custodians and relevant stakeholders in the development/ enhancement of an Information Security (InfoSec) and infrastructure assurance policy;

Champion development, enforcement and communication of InfoSec policies, standards and procedures;

Lead the design and implementation of a layered information security architecture covering perimeter to end point;

Proactively ensuring that the InfoSec architectures at all stages of their life cycle comply with policy and regulatory requirements, and that risks due to disruption of operations, unauthorized modification of data, destruction of computer resources and compromise or loss of information resources are minimized;

Coordinate the development and delivery of an education and training program on InfoSec and privacy matters for employees and other authorized users so as to ensure

compliance;

Develop and implement an Incident Reporting and Response system to address any security breaches, respond to policy violations or complaints from external parties;

Lead the implementation and testing of NSE’s recovery and business continuity plan;

Maintain ongoing knowledge of methodologies and implements best practices in InfoSec management;

Recommends and champions courses of action and
policies that allow NSE to securely meet its organizational goals;

Develop and implement an ongoing risk assessment program targeting information security and privacy matters, including regular assessment and reporting on risk and information security posture;

Lead the preparation of RFPs, bid proposals and other documentation related to acquisition of information security infrastructure as well as negotiations with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure relevant products and services;

Conduct research, recommend and enforce InfoSec best practice standards in line with globally accepted information security frameworks;

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology or equivalent;

Minimum four (4) years’ experience in information security, information technology or related field;

Professional training/certifications in information security;

Knowledge on the secure design and set up of networks;

Knowledge of security of relational Databases;

Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters;

Hands on experience in design and deployment of information security architectures;

Working knowledge of UNIX and windows operating system environments;

Working knowledge of and experience in the policy and regulatory environment of information security especially in financial markets;

Excellent project management, written and oral
communication skills;

Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of constituencies and diverse groups of people;

Working knowledge of information security best practice standards;

Working knowledge of varied network and information security technologies, such as IDS, SIEM, UTM, Endpoint security solutions etc. will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and can demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current salary and benefits as well as your expected salary, qualifications, experience, names & addresses of three referees and email & telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials to the address below by close of business on Friday 19th May, 2017.

The Chief Executive
Nairobi Securities Exchange Limited
The Exchange, 55 Westlands Road
P.O. Box 43633-00100
NAIROBI

Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke

Dropping Zone No. 243 Revlon Professional Plaza, 2nd Floor

Applicants who already applied for the position of Senior Officer, Information Security need not re-apply.

For more information and job application details, see; Nairobi Securities Exchange Senior Officer, Information Security Vacancies in Kenya

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NSE is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality. We will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color, marital status, ethnicity, disability, religion or gender. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

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