Description

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is hiring a Research & Market Development Officer to support growth in Uganda’s capital markets by transforming complex data into actionable insights.Gig Economy Resources

Reports to

Director Research and Market Development

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses and surveys to identify bottlenecks in Uganda’s capital markets and propose data-driven reforms.
• Undertake action-based research to demonstrate the business case for market-based financing among external stakeholders.
• Research and identify opportunities for new capital markets instruments to deepen and diversify the Ugandan market.
• Develop evidence-based research papers that directly support the evolution and reform of the existing regulatory framework.
• Monitor global technological trends to ensure Uganda’s capital markets remain competitive and secure.
• Communicate research findings to intermediaries, industry/trade associations and professional bodies on the existence and benefits of market-based financing, and investing in capital markets.
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

Education and Training

• An upper second- or first-class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution/university in:Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)
• Economics
• Statistics
• Commerce
• Business Administration (Finance)
• Or any other related subject

Skills and Experience

• At least one (1) year’s relevant work experience, preferably in the capital markets industry, with broad knowledge or interest in capital markets.

Business Behaviour

• Good report writing skills
• A high level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to initiate projects and read extensively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Communications & Media Studies
• Ability to manage effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Works easily within and with teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret legislation and policy
• Computer literacy, i.e., proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses and surveys to identify bottlenecks in Uganda’s capital markets and propose data-driven reforms.
• Undertake action-based research to demonstrate the business case for market-based financing among external stakeholders.
• Research and identify opportunities for new capital markets instruments to deepen and diversify the Ugandan market.
• Develop evidence-based research papers that directly support the evolution and reform of the existing regulatory framework.
• Monitor global technological trends to ensure Uganda’s capital markets remain competitive and secure.
• Communicate research findings to intermediaries, industry/trade associations and professional bodies on the existence and benefits of market-based financing, and investing in capital markets.
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Good report writing skills
• A high level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to initiate projects and read extensively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Works easily within and with teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret legislation and policy
• Computer literacy, i.e., proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• An upper second- or first-class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution/university in: Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance), Or any other related subject