Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 14-2019/20

(External Only)

The vision of ECX is to become a leading and dynamic African Exchange of choice. ECX has a mission to provide a modern, efficient, transparent and reliable market platform and warehousing service through adaptation of technology, excellence in innovation and with integrity. The ECX is a unique partnership of market actors, the Members of the Exchange, and its main promoter, the Government of Ethiopia. ECX represents the future of Ethiopia, bringing integrity, security, and efficiency to the market. ECX would like to recruit motivated and qualified applicants for the following positions.

Position: Specialist, Investigation and Enforcement

Duty Station:   Addis Ababa Head Office

Availability:    As Soon As Possible

Job Purpose: - The purpose of this job is assist the Manager in divisional operations; advise Divisions on operational legal issues; investigate any breaches in compliance to the rules or directives or other relevant laws and review and forward investigation reports to the Secretary of the Business Conduct Committee (BCC); ensure compliance to the Rules of the Exchange; conducts legal research and analysis regarding laws applicable to the Exchange that need introduction of new rules or amendment of the Rules of the Exchange; and produces periodic reports of the Division.

SUMMARY MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the development and revision of policies, procedures, and manuals of the Division;
• Conducts research and analysis regarding laws applicable to the Exchange to identify issues that need introduction of new rules or amendment of the Rules; drafts Rules of the Exchange, operational contracts and presents it to appropriate bodies for approval;
• Provides legal consultations, comments, advices and interpretation on issues related to the Rules of the Exchange and other pertinent laws applicable to the Exchange operation to different Departments/Divisions of the Exchange.;
• Oversees compliance with relevant laws, rules of the Exchange; follow up enforcement of the BCC disciplinary measures and reviews and forward the reports to the Secretary of the BCC;
• Prepares investigation report regarding Rules violation and prepare responses to appeal made by members, clients of intermediary members or floor representatives.
• Facilitates the awareness creation programs to members, employees of the Exchange and other stakeholders concerning Rules of the Exchange and other pertinent laws applicable on the Exchange;
• Reviews internal agreements and procedures, including those between warehouse operators, clearing institutions, members and clients, to determine legality and compatibility with rules and regulations governing the Exchange;
• Prepares periodic reports concerning the activities of the Division; and
• Performs other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required Qualification and Experience

• LLM/LLB in Law
• 2/4 years of relevant work experience in judiciary, prosecution, legal advisory business analysis, exchange operations, surveillance, marketing, or related areas.                     

How to Apply

All interested and qualified applicants may send a cover/application letter and updated CV with relevant important documents via: jobs@ecx.com.et on or before November 20, 2020.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE POSITION AND LOCATION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL.

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ECX is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified female candidates. Only short listed applicants will be contacted