The Manager Investor Awareness & Market Research is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing investor education, awareness, and market research initiatives of the Maldives Stock Exchange.
1. Investor Awareness, Education & Outreach (MSE)
• Design and implement investor awareness and education strategies aligned with MSE’s market
development objectives.
• Develop and manage annual investor awareness calendars, including:
- Public seminars and workshops targeting different investor segments
- Education programs with schools, universities, NGOs, and professional bodies
- Corporate roadshows and issuer/investor information sessions
- Online webinars and digital awareness campaigns
• Develop and maintain investor education materials such as guides, fact sheets, risk disclosures,
and product explainers.
• Coordinate media and digital campaigns through television, radio, print, and social media
platforms.
• Act as the central coordination point for all investor education initiatives of MSE.
2. Market Research & Analysis (MSE)
• Design, administer, and manage primary and secondary market research initiatives, including:
- Investor surveys
- Market participation and liquidity studies
- Product and service demand assessments
• Conduct impact assessments of investor awareness programs and recommend improvements based on data and analysis.
• Prepare research concept notes, analytical briefs, and reports to support market development initiatives.
• Provide research based inputs to management on market trends, participation gaps, and development opportunities.
3. Market Development Support (MSE)
• Support the design, testing, and rollout of new market products and services approved by management.
• Assist in preparation of:
- Listing guides and roadmaps
- User manuals and system guides
- Market-facing explanatory materials
• Support issuer outreach and onboarding initiatives through information sessions and engagement activities.
• Identify service delivery gaps from an investor and issuer perspective and recommend improvements.
4. Ancillary Support to MSD
• Provide structured support to MSD for:
- Client awareness and education materials relating to depository, registry, and ancillary services
- User guides and service explainers for MSD systems and platforms
• Provide support in administering e-voting and registrar services to MSD as and when required.
5. Budgeting & Reporting
• Prepare and manage the annual investor awareness and market research budget.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and report variances to management.
• Prepare periodic reports on programme implementation, research findings, and outreach outcomes for management review.
6. Coordination & Institutional Support
• Coordinate with internal departments, external partners, and service providers involved in awareness and research activities.
• Support event management and logistics for investor education programmes.
• Undertake additional market development related functions as assigned by management.