Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1.1. Job Purpose
1.2.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Market Development is responsible for
providing technical and advisory leadership to the Management on all issues relating to
policy and market development within the capital markets, collective investment schemes,
commodity exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts system, and any other
market segments, as may be assigned by the Law. This post is thereby responsible for
initiating the development of policies, strategies and procedures for removing impediments
to investments and providing incentives to attract investments in products and services
within the capital markets, collective investment schemes, commodity exchange and related
contracts, warehouse receipts system, and any other market segments, as may be assigned
by the Law. The Head of Market Development is further responsible for the development and
implementation of an operational and institutional framework for the market certification
program;

1.3. Job Functions
To provide technical and strategic leadership with respect to policies that support a
responsive legal and regulatory framework, product uptake and market deepening; the
investor education and corporate communications functions of the Authority.
1.4. Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities entail:
1) Developing policies that support a responsive regulatory models and policies that
promote efficient market and intermediary infrastructure and operations;
2) Formulating policies, systems and strategies that will identify and remove
impediments and create incentives for developing innovative market products;
3) Directing the planning, design, conduct and coordination of policy backed by
comprehensive research studies and surveys aimed at assessing, evaluating,
establishing and developing policies, strategies and systems that will create
incentives and/or products for the development of a vibrant, liquid and efficient
capital markets, collective investment schemes, commodity exchange and related
contracts, warehouse receipts system, and any other market segments, as may be
assigned by the Law;
4) Advising on and advocating for policies to support a responsive legal and regulatory
framework for the operation of fair, efficient and orderly capital markets, collective
investment schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts
system, and any other market segments, as may be assigned by the Law.;
5) Overseeing the development and implementation of an operational and institutional
framework for market certification program;
6) Coordinating CMA’s participation in domestic, regional and international forums
aimed at enhancing domestic, regional and international issuer, investor and market
intermediary experience in the capital markets;
7) Coordinating internal and external communication (correspondences, emails, phone
calls, etc.) within the Department as well as responding to all relevant enquiries
addressed to the Department;
8) Leading the development of and execution monitoring of the Department annual
work plan and budget;
9) Developing, coaching, motivate and appraising staff performance in the Department;
10) Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

1.5. Recognized Qualifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have the following or equivalent:
1) Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Finance, Business
Administration or any other field related to the position;
2) Professional qualifications in Accounting or Finance such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or CISI
will be an added advantage;
3) At least seven (8) years of related work experience in the financial sector; please
attach evidence
4) At least six (6) years of experience in a managerial position; please attach evidence
5) Demonstrating experience in policy and economic research, knowledge of national
strategic transformation programmes (Vision 2050, NST1, etc.), negotiation skills and
dispute resolution;
6) Knowledge about the capital market industry;
7) Knowledge of the legal framework (laws) governing financial sector services in
Rwanda will be an added advantage;
8) Demonstrating leadership skills at senior management level;
9) Meet the requirements of the Statute governing the management of CMA staff.
1.6. Skills and Abilities
1) Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and
present reports or recommendations to the Board, Management and Staff;
2) Ability to work independently and as part of a team; with strong collaboration,
negotiation, and teamwork skills.
3) Strong leadership and engagement capabilities including decision-making, team
building, training and development.
4) Ability to build and motivate high-performing teams and foster a culture of
collaboration and continuous learning and improvement.
5) Analytical and strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
6) Highly organized, results-driven, self-starter, creative and innovative
7) Passion for research and development

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the following. Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
1) An application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer
2) A detailed Curriculum Vitae
3) Copy of academic degree(s) and Certificates
4) Proof of previous relevant working experience
5) Copy of National Identity and/or passport
The deadline for submission of applications is 1st November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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