Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO shall have the overall responsibility of leading the organisation to achieve its goals. In the first instance, the CEO will work closely with the interim Board of Directors to drive the implementation of the start-up activities of EABX. These include finalising the formation of the exchange, capital raising, technology and systems acquisition, exchange license application, and operationalisation of the exchange within the next 12 months. Subsequently, the CEO will lead the development and implementation of EABX PLC’s vision, mission, and strategy; and will bear the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the organisation’s long-term success and sustainability. Being a new entity, the CEO will also lead the activities of the organisation related to business development, product development, and extensive engagement with key stakeholders such as regulators, national policymakers, and potential capital providers or shareholders to ensure successful operationalization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EABX PLC’s strategy and start-up operations including finalising the formation of the exchange, capital raising, technology and systems acquisition, and operationalisation of the exchange;
• Oversee the development and implementation of operating policies, business or strategic plans, as well as lead business and product development initiatives in support of the organisations strategy;
• Build and manage relationships with shareholders, policymakers, and regulatory agencies, and ensure continued compliance with the required laws and regulations;
• Work with EABX PLC Board to develop and implement effective governance for EABX PLC, as well as lead the development of appropriate policies, procedures, structures & systems;
• Develop and maintain a risk management framework and effective policies for EABX; clearly define EABX PLC’s risk appetite including the level and type of risks EABX PLC is willing to take in achieving its strategic objectives;
• Ensure the financial viability and sustainability of EABX PLC through effective resource mobilization and management; ensuring that risks are identified and adequately managed;
• Drive the development and execution of the overall people strategy and systems at EABX PLC; and
• Establish a fit-for-purpose organisational structure, and ensure a culture of high performance through coaching, ongoing staff development, succession planning, career management, and employee engagement.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a Master’s level qualification in Law, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Finance, Financial Economics, Business Administration, Insurance, or other relevant disciplines;
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years experience at senior level management in the banking, finance, and capital markets;
• Possess demonstrable expertise in matters relating to money markets, capital markets, bond market & trading, and related processes;
• Have demonstrable ability to build and manage complex relationships, and to build consensus among a diverse range of stakeholders with disparate and sometimes competing interests;
• Be a results-oriented self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and have demonstrable experience in formulating and operationalising new strategies;
• Demonstrate a successful track record of high performance and of working in a complex or pioneering environment, managing change and creating opportunities for growth; and•Have practical experience in building and managing a team of high-performing technical and operational staff.