Equities: Regulatory Specialist

A major key player in the stock exchange is seeking an Equities: Regulatory Specialist to ensure listed companies and other regulated or semi-regulated parties comply with the JSE Listings Requirements (LR), mitigating financial and reputational risk to the JSE. The role also supports the management of a diverse regulatory/corporate finance officer team.

Responsibilities

• Regulation & Compliance

  • Review documents and submissions from regulated parties to ensure compliance with JSE Listings Requirements (LR).

  • Provide specialist advice on LR interpretation to sponsors, designated advisors, listed companies, journalists, and internal teams.

  • Draft or contribute to amendments of the LR and related projects.

  • Apply cost-effectiveness principles and implement improvements in processes.

• Team Support & Process Improvement

  • Contribute to departmental business plans and divisional strategy.

  • Coach, mentor, and train junior staff on LR interpretation and application.

  • Assist with staff planning, workflow management, delegation of authority, and system development.

• Stakeholder Management

  • Respond timely to queries and manage stakeholder expectations.

  • Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ensure SLA compliance and proactively manage potential delays or issues.

• Self-Management & Professional Growth

  • Continuously develop personal capability and professional expertise.

  • Keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulations, and standards.

  • Seek opportunities to upskill team member

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Law.

• Postgraduate qualification preferred.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience advising on JSE Listings Requirements, Corporate Finance, or Corporate Law.

• Experience in coaching and training team members.

• JSE Listings Requirements, Companies Act, Financial Markets Act, Corporate Actions.

• Basic accounting and legal terminology.

• JSE policies, procedures, culture, strategy, and systems.

• Operational risk management, stakeholder management, business continuity, and change management.

• Cybersecurity, agile methodology, and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Benefits