Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy – Uganda Securities Exchange (USE)

Organisation: Uganda
Securities Exchange (USE)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Governing
Council
About USE:
Uganda Securities Exchange
Limited (USE), a CMA licensed financial institution and is the approved
platform for the trading of shares and other securities in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Steer
    the implementation and achievement of the organization’s philosophy,
    mission and strategic goals and objectives including the projected USE
    Demutualization and Listing;
  • Provide
    technical guidance, direction and leadership to the Exchange and ensure
    compliance with the regulatory framework governing the Exchange both as a
    Self Regulatory Organization (SRO) as well as an organization approved and
    regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA);
  • Support
    the functions of the Governing Council as the governing body of the
    Exchange by effectively managing the USE Trading Platform and advising and
    providing information to Governing Council members thereof;
  • Act
    as the interface between the Governing Council and staff of the Exchange;
  • Manage
    the quality, design and delivery o£ services of the Exchange as disclosed
    and described in the USE corporate strategy;
  • Quickly
    recommend annual budgets for Governing Council approval and prudently
    manage the Exchange’s resources with given budget guidelines;
  • Effectively
    lead and manage the financial reserves and human resources of the Exchange
    as directed by the USE Board and according to authorized human resources
    policies and procedures;
  • Manage
    the planning and implementation of fundraising programs, including
    identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources,
    establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and
    administrating fundraising records and documentation;
  • Actively
    interface with the relevant stakeholders in the capital markets industry
    in Uganda and in the region;
  • Perform
    any other duties as may be assigned by the Governing Council;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) should hold a Bachelor’s degree in
    Economics, Finance, Business Administration or any other discipline relevant
    to the securities industry from a recognized institution; Possession of a
    Master’s degree in Business Administration or Post Graduate qualification
    in any discipline relevant to the securities industry from a recognized
    institution;
  • Chartered
    Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification is an added advantage
  • A
    minimum of ten years’ working experience in a senior management position
    in a reputable organization;
  • Past
    exposure and experience in financial markets in Africa would be added
    advantage
  • Excellent
    leadership skills and proven positive interpersonal working relations;
  • Effective
    communication, high integrity and professionalism
How to Apply: 
All candidates are encouraged
to send their application letters with updated CVs that should include contacts
of three professional referees to: the Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd,
4th Floor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box 34934,
Kampala, Uganda by post/courier or via email to: consultant@futureoptionsug.com
Deadline: 25th November, 2014.

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