Chief Executive Officer (Securities Exchange) at an SEC-Registered Securities Exchange - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria - Our client is an SEC-registered securities exchange that operates a formal market for unlisted public companies in Nigeria. The exchange provides regulated market infrastructure that facilitates transparent price discovery, liquidity, and capital formation for unlisted securities across West Africa.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (Securities Exchange)

Reference ID: 130-PEO01327
Location: Nigeria
Department: People & Change Nigeria

Roles & Responsibilities

• The CEO provides strategic leadership to drive the company's growth, technological transformation, and market development while ensuring full regulatory compliance and delivering sustainable financial performance.
• The MD/CEO positions the exchange as West Africa's premier regulated marketplace for unlisted securities, supporting capital formation, enabling orderly shareholder exits, and deepening liquidity across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's long-term strategic plan in alignment with the Board's directives and national capital market development objectives.
• Lead transformation initiatives that modernise exchange infrastructure to international OTC market standards.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with exchanges, multilateral institutions, DFIs, fintechs, and market intermediaries.
• Serve as primary liaison with the SEC, ensuring ongoing compliance with the ISA 2007, SEC Rules, conditions of registration, and AML/CTF/KYC requirements.
• Ensure the exchange fulfils its SRO responsibilities including market surveillance, trading rule enforcement, and disciplinary proceedings.
• Stimulate secondary market liquidity through market-maker frameworks, broker-dealer network expansion, and investor education.
• Oversee the onboarding, supervision, and performance management of registered broker-dealers and market participants.
• Lead digital transformation of the exchange including modern trading platforms, electronic settlement systems, and fintech-enabled investor access.
• Ensure technology infrastructure delivers reliability, scalability, cybersecurity resilience, and superior user experience.
• Deliver revenue and profitability targets; develop commercial strategies for sustainable growth across multiple income streams.
• Manage the organisation's capital structure and funding strategy to support long-term sustainability.
• Cultivate strong relationships with regulators, market infrastructure partners, broker-dealers, issuers, investors, and international bodies.
• Build and inspire a high-performing team; set the ethical tone ensuring zero tolerance for conflicts of interest, insider dealing, and corruption.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework; ensure business continuity capabilities are tested and effective

Requirements

• First degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in capital markets, securities regulation, financial services, or exchange operations
• At least 7 years in C-suite or senior executive roles with P&L responsibility
• Demonstrated experience engaging with the SEC, CBN, or comparable financial regulators at a senior level
• Direct experience in securities exchange management, alternative trading systems (ATS), or OTC market operations
• Experience in technology-driven business environments, including platform development and digital transformation
• Track record of driving business growth, transformation, and organisational change
• A postgraduate degree (MBA, M.Sc. Finance, M.Sc. Economics, or equivalent)
• Professional qualifications such as: Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) fellowship; CFA Charter; ACCA/ACA/ICAN; or relevant legal qualification (BL).

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online