Nairobi Stock Exchange Jobs: Clearing Operations Support Analyst

NSE Clearing Operations Support Analyst
April 15, 2015 Job Description

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is a company licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to facilitate the trading of financial products through the provision of a trading platform for listed securities.
In line with this mandate, the NSE is seeking to recruit a qualified, dynamic, self- motivated and results- oriented individual to fill the following position:

Clearing Operations Support Analyst

Overall Purpose: The Clearing Operations Support Analyst role is a blend of general technical and business knowledge, as well as the overall architecture of the Exchange, Clearing Systems, and network.

The job holder will thus be required to understand the Clearing platforms and apply technical knowledge to improve system performance and reliability.

Additionally, he/ she will have strong operational skills and experience in financial services preferably in a Banking environment.
The position reports to the Manager, Trading.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Run daily operations procedures including overseeing end of day clearing and banking runs;
• Ensure efficient and accurate transaction processing across a broad range of products;
• Provide troubleshooting services and support as the primary liaison between the NSE, NSE Clear, other internal departments, and the clearing members; and
• Responsible for the overall daily clearing operation processes and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree – analytical or financial related subject favoured;
• General knowledge of derivative markets both locally and internationally;
• Robust analytical skills;
• High attention to detail, accuracy and risk awareness; and
• Dynamic self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as be a solid team player.
• Desired
• Exposure to commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity brokerage business is essential; exposure to futures markets, a plus;
• Proficient computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

How to Apply
Applications should be sent to the address below by close of business on Wednesday, 22nd April 2015.
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
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.