Senior Market Structure Specialist

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes About our company WHY JOIN THE JSE? The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all. Introduction To lead and expand JSE’s strategic direction through Market Structure Research, Market Microstructure Design, Trade Execution Functionality advisory services, Market Development, and Client Relationship Management across all asset classes. Key Responsibilities Deliver Business Results Provide strategic thinking on the dynamics of Market Structure in South Africa and internationally to ensure delivery against departmental strategy. Provide input into the Group’s strategic thinking informed by a thorough analysis of data. Provide input into microstructure design through research and benchmarking against international exchanges to understand trading patterns. Apply market microstructure principles to produce relevant market quality metrics that inform the JSE liquidity strategy, execution functionality, and support the generation of revenue. Effective Process Management Profile and rank clients according to revenue, trading activity, and other metrics to identify product gaps; track Asset Class profitability and drive Business Development. Maintain market structure analytics assets, i.e., code repository, databases, vendor contracts, and SLAs on JSE proprietary, 3rd party databases, and front-end reports/views. Build strategic JSE, Industry, and Global networks/relationships of thought leaders through utilizing social media platforms, market-related conferences, road shows, and training interventions to grow the client base. Self-Management Continuous personal development in alignment with market trends and technological advancements. Talent Management Lead initiatives to attract, develop, and retain talent within the organization, ensuring knowledge transfer and upskilling in market structure complexities across all asset classes. Divisional Service Offerings Expert knowledge of global markets’ market structures across all asset classes. Ability to build or maintain and manage market structure analytics assets, i.e., code repository, databases, and front-end reports/reviews. Decision-Making Process Advanced understanding of multi-asset market regulations and their impact on strategy. Evaluating Resource Allocation Strategic allocation of resources to maximize departmental outcomes. Client Service Strategies Advanced implementation of client service processes for all asset classes. Communication Strategies Demonstrably clear and effective written and oral communication abilities to internal and external stakeholders. Networking and Building Relationships Strong capabilities in building and maintaining relationships across a broad spectrum of industry entities. Minimum Requirements MSc. Degree 10 years Data Science and programming experience 10 years in financial markets covering diverse asset classes Extensive experience in technology and business process requirements, business case development, and project administration. Knowledge and Skills Required Expert in Trading Technology across multiple asset classes. Advanced data analysis skills to make informed decisions and recommendations. Proven ability in database management systems to query and extract data. Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice within the organization and the industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr