EY Manager-Capital Markets 

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg 

484674872

Role:
Capital Markets Manager

Service Line: Assurance

Sub Service Line: Professional Practice Group

1. Minimum Requirements for the Role:

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years of Capital Markets experience.

• Skills Required:

o Independent self-starter.

o Attention to detail with an understanding of the bigger picture.

o Experience in both debt and equity transactions.

o Debt Transaction Experience:

 Commercial Paper issuances within the South African market.

 Issuances by Securitization vehicles.

 Listing of debt on international exchanges, including Euro Medium Term Programmes.

o Equity Transaction Experience:

 Listings on the JSE Limited.

 Category 1 acquisitions and/or disposals on the JSE Limited.

 Periodic reporting experience related to pro forma financial information as per the JSE Listings Requirements.

 Knowledge of the other three South African stock exchanges and their Listings Requirements.

o Comfort letter experience for debt and/or equity transactions.

Qualifications Required:

o An honours degree in accounting.

o CA(SA) qualification is beneficial but not mandatory, with 3–5 years post-articles experience in auditing,

• Previous Industry Exposure: 2 years within the debt and/or equity markets.

• Previous Consulting Experience: Not required.

2. Core Purpose and Responsibilities:

• Core Purpose: To support the Assurance business with JSE related matters and provide support within Africa.

• Important Responsibilities: Prioritization and management of work while maintaining quality across multiple engagements.

• Challenges and Problems to Solve: Balancing workload and quality control in a dynamic environment.

• Learning Opportunities: Development of new skills related to the JSE Listings Requirements, local and international debt listings, and comfort letter experience.

3. Preferred Previous Employment:

• Candidates should have experience working in an auditing firm.

4. Business Dynamics:

• The capital markets environment is dynamic, with continuous involvement in new and exciting projects.

5. Opportunity and Vacancy Origin:

• This role offers a highly specialized field with global exposure. The vacancy has arisen due to natural attrition and business growth.