Chief Executive Officer
The
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) was established in 1996 by the Capital Markets
Authority Act Cap 84 Laws of Uganda and is mandated to promote, develop and
regulate the capital markets industry in Uganda.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will provide visionary leadership ¡n the regulation, supervision and development of the capital markets with the overall objective of investor protection.
The job offers the right candidate the opportunity to shape the future and ensure continued success of Uganda’s capital markets.
The
successful candidate should be ready to continue with the momentum that the CMA
has exhibited so far in regulating and deepening the market.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
strategic leadership and direction in the development, implementation and
evaluation of CMA’s strategic plan;
- Develop and
enforce a high performing corporate organizational culture and ensure that
CMA operates within the context of sound governance and management
principles and practices;
- Ensure the
Authority delivers on its mandate as stipulated in the Capital Markets
Authority Act; including developing the market and effectively regulating
market players;
- Participate in
the formulation and implementation of cross-border, regional and
international initiatives aimed at regulatory coordination, cooperation
and growth of Uganda’s capital markets.
Qualifications
& Key Competencies:
- An honors
Bachelor’s degree;
- A Master’s
degree in a relevant field and/or professional qualification and valid
membership ¡n a relevant professional body will be an added advantage;
- At least ten
(10) years senior management experience; of which not less than five years
should be practical experience gained in a securities and financial
markets environment;
- In-depth
knowledge of capital markets issues and trends at national, regional and
international levels and understanding of financial instruments, products
and services and international best practice;
- Strong
leadership, management and organizational skills;
- Excellent
communication skills.
Key
Personal Attributes:
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to create and maintain relevant networks
and collaborative relations internally and externally;
- Ability to work
in a multi-cultural and diverse environment;
- High ethical
standards and integrity.
Candidates
who meet the above requirements are invited to apply and send their
applications enclosing copies of curriculum vitae, academic and professional
certificates and provide names of three referees who are able to comment on the
candidate’s qualifications, experience and integrity.
The
Authority will offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration
package commensurate with the position.
The advertisement can also be accessed on the CMA website www.cmauganda.co.ug and the Future Options website www.futureoptionsug.com.
The advertisement can also be accessed on the CMA website www.cmauganda.co.ug and the Future Options website www.futureoptionsug.com.
Applications should be sent to the address below by post, courier, hand delivery or e-mail so as to reach not later than close of business on Friday 28th June 2013.
The Director, Executive Recruitments, Future Options Consulting Ltd,
4th Floor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box: 34934, Kampala, Uganda.
Phone: +256 31226502819, +256 41423120416,
Email:
consultant@futureoptionsug.com
Website:www.futureoptionsug.com
