The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is Ethiopia’s inaugural and sole organized securities exchange, established as a historic public-private partnership under Capital Market Proclamation No. 1248/2021. Operating as a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO), ESX serves as the country’s central market organizer, delivering a sophisticated product suite across equities, fixed income, and money market segments.
As ESX accelerates the development of Ethiopia’s capital markets infrastructure, the institution is seeking highly skilled, high-integrity professionals to fill four (4) critical positions at its headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Technology & Security Infrastructure Department
1. Network and Security Engineer
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Department: Information Technology & Market Systems
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Location: Addis Ababa
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Education: BSc or MSc Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
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Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in IT security, network administration, network design, or enterprise IT support.
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Technical Competencies & Certifications:
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Mandatory: Must hold relevant network management and security certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CEH, or equivalent).
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Proven expert knowledge in network architecture design, structural security protocols, and firewalls.
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Deep experience in infrastructure hardware/software specification, performance evaluation, and capacity planning.
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Advanced troubleshooting, diagnostic, and incident-resolution skills to guarantee high availability of critical exchange trading systems.
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Legal, Compliance & Risk Management Department
2. Compliance Manager
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Department: Risk & Regulatory Compliance
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Location: Addis Ababa
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Education: BA or Master’s Degree (Second Degree) in Law (LL.M.), Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.
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Professional Assets: Advanced professional certification in specialized compliance, risk management, or financial regulations is highly desirable.
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Core Mandate: Oversee institutional adherence to capital market rules, establish internal audit controls, monitor SRO standards, and mitigate operational risks across exchange transaction layers.
3. Senior Legal Officer
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Department: Legal Affairs & Corporate Governance
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Location: Addis Ababa
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Education: First or Second Degree in Law (LL.B. or LL.M.) from a recognized university.
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Experience Required: 5 to 7 years of progressive experience working in a professional law office or corporate setting, with a dedicated focus on corporate law, commercial transactions, and financial regulations.
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Key Competencies: Comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of capital market trends, industry practices, and business litigation. High computer literacy, superior presentation/written skills, absolute ethical integrity, and a proactive “can-do” approach within a multicultural corporate framework.
Corporate Operations & Supply Chain Department
4. Procurement and Purchasing Officer
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Department: General Services & Supply Chain Management
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Location: Addis Ababa
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Facilities Management, or a related field.
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Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience handling corporate procurement, general services, or facilities management.
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Leadership Threshold: At least 2 years of the total experience must be served in a senior capacity as a team leader, supervisor, or equivalent role.
Application Guidelines & Critical Looming Deadline
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🚨 Urgent Deadline Alert: The application portal officially closes on June 23, 2026. Given the highly technical and strict regulatory nature of ESX operations, early submission is crucial.
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Format Requirement: Application letters and CVs must be compiled and uploaded strictly in PDF format.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified professionals who fulfill the high-level benchmarks specified above must submit their digital application packets online through the dedicated ESX corporate portal gateway: