SE-approved Debt Sponsor

This role will initially be on a consulting / part-time basis, with time commitment aligned to business needs and expected to grow as the Sponsor Business Unit expands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure full compliance with JSE DSS Requirements
• Monitor sponsor engagements and ongoing obligations
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and advise accordingly

• Review and approve documentation submitted to the JSE, including:
• Programme memoranda
• Pricing supplements
• Announcements and compliance certificates
• Provide regulatory guidance on debt issuances and transaction structuring
• Participate in and sign off on sponsor declarations

• Act as designated signatory for sponsor declarations
• Ensure all regulatory submissions are accurate and compliant
• Take responsibility for representations made to the JSE

• Act as primary interface with the JSE Issuer Regulation Division
• Respond to regulatory queries and feedback
• Participate in regulatory calls and meetings
• Represent the firm in engagements with the JSE

• Assist in establishing internal policies and procedures for the debt sponsor function
• Develop compliance frameworks aligned to DSS Requirements
• Support preparation for regulatory reviews or inspections

• Provide internal training on DSS Requirements
• Support development of internal capability
• Supervise team members where required

• Ensure appropriate records and audit trails are maintained for all sponsor engagements
• Oversee documentation relating to approvals, declarations, and JSE correspondence

• Support the growth of the Sponsor Business Unit
• Participate in client meetings and transaction discussions
• Provide regulatory input in client engagements

REQUIREMENTS

• Approved JSE Debt Authorised Representative / Approved Executive
• Strong working knowledge of JSE DSS Requirements
• Experience in debt capital markets / listed debt instruments
• Experience interacting with the JSE Issuer Regulation Division
• Ability to act as sponsor signatory

• Experience within a Debt Sponsor, investment bank, or advisory firm
• Experience reviewing programme memoranda and pricing supplements
• Strong regulatory and compliance background

• High integrity and sound professional judgement
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently at a senior level
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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