Job Summary

• The role holder is responsible for driving and promoting the issuance of commodity-linked securities(spot & fixed income) on the exchange by identifying, evaluating, and recommending potential issuers, ensuring consistent growth in the number and quality of listings.
• To be successful in this role, you will have to demonstrate analytical competence, and relationship management skills, as well as have a deep interest and understanding of the capital markets and the investment landscape, both domestic and foreign.

Duties/Responsibilities

General

• Conduct research and analysis to understand industry trends, competitors, and potential growth sectors.
• Identify, engage, and onboard potential companies, ensuring a steady pipeline of potential listings.
• Work closely with potential issuers, guiding them through the listings process.
• Attend industry events, participate in roadshows, and conferences to promote the exchange as the preferred listing venue.
• Build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, such as investment banks, law firms, auditors, corporate finance houses, and other transaction advisers to guide companies to list commodity-linked instruments on the Exchange.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless processing of all listing applications.
• Work on continuously refining and streamlining the listing process through feedback.
• Ensure all listing applications are complete and meet the required standards.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all communications and applications.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and webinars for potential issuers about the benefits and processes related to listing.
• Analyze the viability, profitability, and risk associated with new listings on the Exchange.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and guidelines in the capital market.
• Support in developing product marketing materials and training resources.
• Track and evaluate the performance of new listings, using metrics to identify areas for improvement or modification.

Other duties

• Participate in ad-hoc projects and perform other activities as may be assigned.
• Embark on trips within and outside Nigeria where necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related fields.
• Knowledge of capital market regulations and listing requirements.
• Proficient understanding of financial instruments, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent research, communication, and presentation skills.
• Expertise in data analysis tools and financial modelling software.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, changing market conditions.
• Willingness to travel.