Equities Regulatory Specialist

SUMMARY:
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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 Accounting, Commerce or Law; a postgraduate qualification is advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience advising on the JSE Listings Requirements, or in corporate finance 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