General Manager Finance & Administration - Jamaica Stock Exchange

General Manager Finance & Administration, Jamaica Stock Exchange Group (JSE Group)

General Manager Finance & Administration, Jamaica Stock Exchange Group (JSE Group)

Our Client, the Jamaica Stock Exchange Group (JSE Group), stands at the center of Jamaica’s financial ecosystem—driving capital formation, enabling wealth creation, and advancing economic development across the region.

As part of a bold transformation agenda and a strengthened executive leadership model, the JSE Group invites applications for the role of General Manager, Finance & Administration—a critical leadership opportunity to strengthen financial governance, enable enterprise performance, and support the continued evolution of a world-class exchange.

This is more than a functional leadership role. It is a strategic platform for impact, stewardship, and enterprise influence, designed for a high-calibre executive who thrives in environments requiring rigor, accountability, and forward-thinking financial leadership.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Group CEO (CEO), the General Manager, Finance & Administration will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, governance, and corporate support infrastructure of the JSE Group.

The role plays a central part in aligning financial resources with strategic priorities, enabling sound decision-making, and ensuring that the organization operates with discipline, transparency, and efficiency.

About the Role

You will operate at the core of the organization’s financial and administrative engine—ensuring that the JSE Group is well-positioned to deliver on its mandate with strong governance and operational support.

Key areas of impact include:

Financial Strategy & Performance Management

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across the Group
• Provide strategic financial insights to support executive decision-making and investment priorities
• Ensure alignment of financial resources with organizational strategy

Financial Operations & Governance

• Oversee accounting, treasury, procurement, and financial reporting functions
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with financial and regulatory standards
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting

Risk, Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Provide oversight of enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and governance standards
• Oversee Legal Services and Company Secretariat functions, supporting Board governance

Corporate Services & Enterprise Support

• Lead and integrate key corporate functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, and administrative services
• Ensure that corporate support functions are efficient, responsive, and aligned to business needs

Technology & Digital Enablement

• Oversee IT strategy and infrastructure to support operational resilience and innovation
• Ensure cybersecurity, system integrity, and digital capability across the Group

Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership in building a high-performance, accountable organizational culture
• Support talent development, workforce planning, and succession initiatives

Enterprise Collaboration & Performance

• Work closely with the COO and other General Managers to ensure alignment between financial strategy and operational execution
• Enable integrated planning and performance management across the Group

Your Leadership Scope will include direct oversight for the following Group functions:

• Legal Services & Company Secretariat
• Risk & Compliance
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Financial Control

You will also work in close partnership with peer executives, including the Chief Operating Officer (COO), General Manager JCSD, and General Manager JCSD Trust Services Limited, to ensure enterprise-wide alignment, governance, and performance and act in the absence of the CEO from time to time.

About the Person

We are seeking a disciplined, strategic, and forward-thinking finance leader who brings both technical excellence and enterprise leadership capability.

Experience

• 12–15+ years in finance, accounting, financial services, or related fields
• 7–10+ years in senior leadership roles
• Proven experience in financial management, governance, and organizational leadership
• Experience in regulated environments and complex, multi-entity organizations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, Accounting, or related field)
• A professional certification such as ACCA or CPA or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Knowledge & Expertise, Leaership & Competencies

• Strong expertise in financial strategy, reporting, and governance
• Deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and corporate governance frameworks
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• High integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail

How to Apply

If you fulfil the requirements for this position, we invite you to apply here by May 3, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.