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Team Lead, Investigations at a Leading Financial Institution

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is a leading financial market infrastructure provider in Africa, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Investigations

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a confident, meticulous and result driven individual to lead the development and implementation of operational strategies for the Investigation Unit.
  • He/She will be responsible for fostering and maintaining strategic relationships with Market participants for the purpose of informal enquiries related to investigations, complaints and adjudication process.
  • The Team Lead, Investigations will report to Head, Market Regulation.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other business departments to manage NGX RegCo’s disciplinary process for Trading License Holders and other relevant stakeholders, in line with Disciplinary Framework and Rules;
  • Establish, run and sustain approved disciplinary process of NGX Group Plc;
  • Provide advise as required by NGX RegCo’s Board, Regulation and New Business Committee (RNBC) and any other relevant Board Committees for purpose(s) of disciplinary proceeding(s);
  • Participate in recovery efforts against entities and persons indebted to all relevant stakeholders;
  • Maintenance and management of databases for cautions placed by NGX RegCo, and complaints received from stakeholders;
  • Oversee and coordinate the resolution of investor’s complaints in line with the SEC Complaint Management Framework of the Nigerian Capital Market and Standard Operating Procedure of NGX Group Plc;
  • Coordinate the Alternative Dispute Resolution process (All Parties Meeting).
  • Provide recommendations for the amicable resolution of disputes and risks assessment of complaints;
  • Individual shall be the Secretary of the Investigation Panel and review all cases referred to the panel;
  • Draft & review all notice of meetings and minutes of the Investigation Panel sitting;
  • Ensure clear and effective communication, of Investigation Panel decisions to disputing parties;
  • Liaise with Compliance and Enforcement unit to enforce regulatory sanctions against defaulting Trading License Holders.
  • Develop appropriate dispute resolution policies, processes and strategies for resolving investors’ complaints against Trading License Holders;
  • Ensure proper maintenance (classify, assign complaint number, cross-reference, log and store records) and verify accuracy of the complaint’s records of NGX Group;
  • Prompt referrals of market abuse, fraud cases etc. to the Market Surveillance Unit in line with the internal referral process;

Person Specification & Required Qualification(s)

  • HND / Bachelor’s Degree in in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Law or any related field;
  • Professional certification(s) such as ACCA, ACA, CFE CPA, CFA, CIS is an added advantage;
  • In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of the NGX and SEC rules, Investments & Securities Act and Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA);
  • Strong knowledge of investigative Methodologies, principles, and techniques;
  • Excellent numerical, analytical, time management and multi-tasking capabilities.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ cognate experience in the financial services sector, investigation, and/ or commercial litigation. Forensic auditing experience is also an added advantage;
  • Strong litigation background particularly in administrative review actions and regulatory oversight matters;

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentmanagement@ngxgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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