Senior Manager-Capital Markets

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Capital Markets Senior Manager to support the Assurance business with JSE related matters. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both debt and equity transactions, along with an honours degree in accounting. This role offers dynamic challenges and learning opportunities in the capital markets environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Capital Markets experience.
• 4–7 years post-articles experience in auditing is beneficial.
• Experience with JSE Listings Requirements and comfort letter transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assurance business with JSE related matters.
• Prioritize and manage multiple engagements while maintaining quality.
• Develop new skills related to local and international debt listings.

Skills

Independent self-starter

Attention to detail

Experience in debt transactions

Experience in equity transactions

Education

Honours degree in accounting

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Role: Capital Markets Senior Manager

Service Line: Assurance

Sub Service Line: Professional Practice Group

1. Minimum Requirements for the Role:

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years of Capital Markets experience.
• Skills Required:
  • Independent self-starter.
  • Attention to detail with an understanding of the bigger picture.
  • Experience in both debt and equity transactions.
  • Debt Transaction Experience:
    • Commercial Paper issuances within the South African market.
    • Issuances by Securitization vehicles.
    • Listing of debt on international exchanges, including Euro Medium Term Programmes.
  • Equity Transaction Experience:
    • Listings on the JSE Limited.
    • Category 1 acquisitions and/or disposals on the JSE Limited.
    • Periodic reporting experience related to pro forma financial information as per the JSE Listings Requirements.
    • Knowledge of the other three South African stock exchanges and their Listings Requirements.
    • Comfort letter experience for debt and/or equity transactions.
• Qualifications Required:
  • An honours degree in accounting.
  • CA(SA) qualification is beneficial but not mandatory, with 4–7 years post-articles experience in auditing,
• Previous Industry Exposure: 2 years within the debt and/or equity markets.
• Previous Consulting Experience: Not required.

2. Core Purpose and Responsibilities:

• Core Purpose: To support the Assurance business with JSE related matters and provide support within Africa.
• Important Responsibilities: Prioritization and management of work while maintaining quality across multiple engagements.
• Challenges and Problems to Solve: Balancing workload and quality control in a dynamic environment.
• Learning Opportunities: Development of new skills related to the JSE Listings Requirements, local and international debt listings, and comfort letter experience.

3. Preferred Previous Employment:

• Candidates should have experience working in an auditing firm.

4. Business Dynamics:

• The capital markets environment is dynamic, with continuous involvement in new and exciting projects.

5. Opportunity and Vacancy Origin:

• This role offers a highly specialized field with global exposure. The vacancy has arisen due to natural attrition and business growth.