Senior Regulatory Policy Development Officer II at Ethiopian Capital Market Authority

The job holder is responsible for developing and implementing policies for regulating capital markets, ensuring compliance with regulations, monitoring market performance, and recommending changes to align regulatory practices with organizational goals.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement regulatory policies and guidelines that govern the operations of the capital markets industry; conduct research, analysing data, and collaborating with other regulatory bodies and stakeholders to ensure that regulations are effective, efficient, and consistent
• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends and issues in the capital markets industry; monitoring market developments, analysing data, and identifying potential risks that could impact the industry
• Work closely with other regulatory bodies and stakeholders to promote harmonization and consistency in regulatory frameworks; collaborating on regulatory initiatives, sharing best practices, and ensuring that regulations are aligned with international standards
• Engage with market participants to gather feedback and input on regulatory proposals and initiatives; consulting with industry stakeholders, conducting surveys, and holding public consultations to ensure that regulations are responsive to the needs of the industry
• Lead or participates in working groups and committees to develop new regulations or amend existing ones; working with other regulators, industry stakeholders, and legal experts to draft regulations that are effective, efficient, and enforceable
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on regulatory matters, providing advice on regulatory compliance, interpreting regulations, and providing guidance on regulatory reporting requirements
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of regulatory policies and initiatives, and recommending changes as needed, conducting regular reviews of regulations, analysing data, and identifying areas for improvement
• Participate in capital markets authority in meetings, conferences, and other forums related to regulatory policy and development
• Produce high level periodic reports
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  

  Qualification and Requirements:

  Bachelor’s degree or above in Economics from an Accredited or recognized learning institution

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, with at least six years in progressively responsible roles in financial regulation, or economic policy formulation.
• Proven track record in drafting and implementing regulatory frameworks, guidelines, or policies for financial markets is priority. Experiences of planning, monitoring and reporting is plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex policy projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector, and international organizations.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate technical concepts into actionable policies.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
• knowledge of Amharic and English languages.

  Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Supervisory skills
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Initiative

What We Do

Ethiopian Capital Market Authority is established by Capital Market Proclamation No 1248/2021 as an autonomous Federal Regulatory Authority. One of the major objectives of ECMA is to ensure the existence of a capital market environment in which securities can be issued and traded in an orderly, fair, and efficient manner. ECMA, as a regulatory authority, grants licenses to any person to operate as a security exchange, derivative exchange, security depository and clearing company, capital market service provider, over-the-counter trading facility, or any other activity deemed by ECMA as a regulated activity under its jurisdiction. ECMA regulates and oversees trading in primary and secondary markets of securities, the use of electronic trading platforms that deal with securities and gives recognition and oversees the activities of self-regulatory organizations.