Equities Regulatory Specialist

Edge Executives; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African securities exchange is seeking a regulatory specialist to oversee compliance with JSE Listings Requirements. The role involves reviewing corporate submissions, providing expert regulatory advice, and training junior team members. Ideal candidates must have a degree in Commerce or Law and at least five years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for engaging with senior stakeholders and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with JSE Listings Requirements or corporate law.
• Proven experience with corporate actions and capital markets transactions.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply regulations practically.

Responsibilities

• Review corporate submissions for compliance with Listings Requirements.
• Provide regulatory advice to stakeholders.
• Coach and train junior team members on regulations.
• Draft proposed amendments to Listings Requirements.

Skills

Advising on JSE Listings Requirements

Corporate law expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Commerce or Law

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of South Africa's listed equity markets.

Use your deep knowledge of the JSE Listings Requirements to guide issuers, sponsors and advisors through complex transactions and disclosures.

In this role, you will be part of a specialist regulatory team responsible for reviewing market submissions, monitoring compliance and providing expert guidance on the application and interpretation of the Listings Requirements.

You will work across a broad range of corporate actions and transactions, ensuring that disclosures are accurate, transparent and aligned to relevant legislation and regulatory standards.

Your work will reduce financial and reputational risk while supporting an efficient, well-functioning equity market.

Our client is a leading South African securities exchange headquartered in Sandton.

Operating at the centre of the country's capital markets ecosystem, they provide the platform, infrastructure and regulatory framework that issuers, investors and intermediaries rely on.

The environment is technical, fast-paced and stakeholder-heavy, with strong emphasis on governance, market conduct and high-quality regulation.

What You'll Do

Review circulars, announcements, fairness opinions, auditor applications, renewals and other corporate action submissions to assess compliance with the Listings Requirements

Identify potential breaches or emerging risks and ensure consistent and fair application of the Listings Requirements across issuers and sponsors

Provide specialist regulatory advice to sponsors, designated advisors, issuers, audit firms, legal advisors, journalists and internal stakeholders

Prepare and present rulings, interpretations and dispensations for discussion at internal technical forums and see them through to conclusion

Draft or contribute to proposed amendments to the Listings Requirements, including research and engagement with relevant stakeholders

Support divisional objectives by identifying process improvements, efficiencies and innovations in how regulatory work is delivered

Contribute to departmental planning, including input into business plans, workflow management and internal systems

Coach, support and train junior team members on the interpretation and practical application of the Listings Requirements

Build and maintain professional relationships with key external stakeholders and manage expectations in line with agreed service levels

Stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation (Companies Act, Financial Markets Act and related regulations) and market developments impacting issuers

What You Bring

Degree in Commerce or Law; a postgraduate qualification is advantageous

At least 5 years' experience advising on the JSE Listings Requirements, or in corporate or corporate law with strong exposure to listed company transactions

Proven experience interpreting and applying the JSE Listings Requirements and related legislation in a practical, solutions-focused manner

Experience training or coaching team members and contributing to the development of others

Strong understanding of corporate actions, disclosure obligations and capital markets transactions

Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across sponsors, listed companies, audit firms, legal advisors, regulators and investors

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to unpack and simplify complex issues

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting of opinions, rulings and formal correspondence

Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain quality under pressure and operate within defined SLAs

Proficiency in standard business software and openness to working with internal systems and market data tools

What Success Looks Like

High-quality, consistent and timely review of issuer submissions with clear, well-reasoned regulatory decisions

Constructive, professional relationships with sponsors, issuers and other stakeholders, with issues resolved proactively and transparently

Recognised internally as a technical specialist and trusted advisor on the Listings Requirements and related legislation

Measurable contribution to process improvements, system enhancements and divisional initiatives

Junior team members upskilled through effective coaching, guidance and knowledge-sharing

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, staying ahead of market, regulatory and legislative developments impacting issuers and the exchange

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