Job Description

• 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).