Positions Announcement
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for various roles.
Legal Officer Enforcement – Re- Advertisement - HCA/LOE/1/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Reviewing
investigation reports on violations of the capital market regulatory
framework and recommend appropriate enforcement action;
- Providing
legal interpretations on applicable law;
- Continuous
development of the Enforcement Manual;
- Maintaining
a database of and providing reports and updates on the enforcement actions
undertaken by the Authority;
- Liaising
with external counsel representing the Authority in all judicial
proceedings connected to enforcement of capital markets regulatory
framework;
- All
other incidental functions as may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:
- Bachelor
of Laws (LLB) Degree and
- An
advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- A
minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in Commercial law or
litigation;
- Excellent
report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
and ability to multitask.
Procurement Officer–HCA/ PO/2/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Procurement, the Procurement Officer will be responsible for:
- Maintaining
and updating annually standing lists of registered Tenderers required by
the Authority and liaise with PPOA in respect of the Authority’s register
of suppliers and procuring agents;
- Acting
as a secretariat to the Procurement and Disposal, Inspection and
Acceptance Committees;
- Preparation
and issuing of tender and disposal documents to candidates;
- Maintaining,
safeguarding and archiving documents and records of the procurement and
disposal activities for the required period;
- Preparation
and implementation of procurement and disposal plans;
- Preparation
of tender documents;
- Participating
in the evaluation of tenders, proposals and quotations;
- Preparation
of reports for submission to the Tender Committee and procurement
committee and implementing the Committees’ decisions;
- Carrying
out periodic market surveys to inform the placing of orders or
adjudication by the relevant award committee;
- Any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:
- Degree
in Commerce, Economics or Supplies Management or related field;
- Diploma
in Purchasing and Supply Management;
- Minimum
of 2 years of relevant experience in Public Procurement;
- Be
a registered member of KISM;
- Analytical
skills, public procurement procedures skills, materials management skills,
negotiation skills, record keeping skills, customer relations and computer
skills and be of high integrity.
Receptionist -
HCA/RE/3/2013
Reporting to the Human Capital Officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Operating
the telephone switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing and inter-office
calls and connecting callers to the appropriate person as well as
providing relevant information as requested;
- Welcoming
visitors and recording their details and scheduling appointments;
- Receiving,
sorting and registering letters and other documents brought by hand or
courier deliveries and despatching them to appropriate offices;
- Maintaining
an accurate record of calls placed;
- Determining
appropriate responses to queries made by customers or members of the
public.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Diploma
in Customer Care, Communications or related field;
- Minimum
of 2 years relevant work experience;
- Hands
on skills in MS Office packages;
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills;
Investigations Officer- HCA/IO/4/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, the Investigations Officer is responsible for investigating non-compliance with the Capital Markets regulatory framework and complaints raised by investors, market players or any other stake holder against licensed market intermediaries and listed companies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigating
non-compliance with the capital markets regulatory framework;
- Investigating
complaints raised by investors, market players or any other stake holder
against licensed market intermediaries and listed companies;
- Examining
findings from surveillance and inspection activities to identify
violations of the Capital Markets Act and Regulations;
- Recommending
administrative and legal interventions in line with the capital markets
act and regulations.
Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience
- Degree
in Finance, Law or related field;
- Certified
Fraud Examiner or relevant professional qualification;
- Membership
in a relevant professional body;
- A
Diploma in Law and Certified Public Secretary (CPS) qualification is added
advantage;
- A
minimum of 2 years of work experience in investigations;
- Experience
in capital markets or financial/forensic investigations;
- Excellent
investigations skills strong IT skills and high integrity.
Surveillance Officer– HCA/SO/5/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Surveillance, the selected candidates will be responsible for monitoring and conducting market surveillance operations on a broad range of securities transactions focusing on unfair security dealings such as manipulation of stock prices and insider trading that may cause damage to shareholders rights.
The main responsibilities include;
- Carry
out real time surveillance of day-to-day stock exchange operations
including the transactions of securities undertaken through the central
depository and settlement corp. and provide an early warning alert on the
potential risks faced by market participants.
- Examine
stock transactions showing irregular movements based on day-to-day
surveillance of market movements and information obtained from various
sources.
- Examine
daily transactions and analyze stocks whose prices have surged or plunged
during a relatively short period of time taking into account actual
percentage variances and the impact it may create on stockholders.
- Conduct
preliminary investigation to trace the causation of unusual trading
patterns.
Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in IT, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, statistics or in a
business related field.
- A
minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience gained from money and
capital markets or relevant financial organizations with a strong focus on
compliance and market regulation.
- Must
possess strong IT skills, analytical skills and strong work ethics.
- Must
be self-motivated, goal oriented and be able to adapt to changing needs of
the organization.
Senior Officer – Strategy and Policy – HCA/SOSP/6/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Strategy and Policy, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Carry
out policy research benchmarking on international best practices to inform
policy actions;
- Coordinate
development, review and undertake monitoring and evaluation of the
strategic plan and provide relevant management information;
- Monitor
implementation of the Strategic Plan to ensure milestones are achieved as
per plan;
- Guide
Directorates and Departments on implementation of the Strategic Plan;
- Coordinate
development and review of the Performance Contract obligations
- Undertake
Monitoring and Evaluation of the Performance Contract including collating
of evidence from other departments;
- Collate
quarterly and annual performance contract reports and other related
reports to Treasury and Vision 2030 Secretariat;
- Source
for , develop and maintain a capital markets policy proposals database;
- Develop
annual Memorandum of Policy Proposals to the Ministry of Finance;.
- Conduct
surveys on the impact of policy incentives granted by the Kenyan
Government on the development of the capital Markets;
- Develop
funding proposals and participate in negotiations for funding of Capital
Markets Projects
- Develop
policy framework for identified new products and services in the capital
market.
Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience
- A
degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, Business
Administration, Policy Analysis or related field;
- Master’s
degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management or Business
Administration, will be an added advantage;
- A
minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in Strategy
formulation, evaluation and implementation; policy formulation and
analysis;
- Knowledge
of the capital markets, Strategy Formulation, monitoring & evaluation
and knowledge of policy formulation and analysis;
- Excellent
understanding of the link between research, policy formulation and
drafting of regulatory framework;
- Exceptional
planning and organisational skills.
Financial Analyst- HCA/FA/7/2013
Reporting to Senior Financial Analyst, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Examining
and interpreting periodic financial statements of listed companies and
market intermediaries to ensure compliance with the Capital Markets Act
and regulations.
- Examining
financial statements of applications submitted by issuers and new license
applicants to determine compliance with the subject applied for, such as
initial public offers, rights issues and new licenses.
- Monitor
publication and submissions of financial statements and other financial
information by licensees and issuers of securities in compliance with the
Capital Markets Act and regulations.
- Compile
comparative financial information and financial performance of market
intermediaries and issuers periodically;
Required Qualifications, Competence & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Maths, IT, Engineering,
Accounting, Actuarial Science or in a related field.
- A
minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience, gained from capital
markets or relevant financial organizations, with strong focus on
financial analysis.
- Full
professional qualifications of either CPA, ACCA or equivalent
- Qualification
in CFA or a candidate demonstrating progress in undertaking CFA or an
equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage
- A
good understanding of the IFRS
We are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers;
goals oriented, possess strong report writing and problem solving skills, able
to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view
of the big picture and are dynamic.
If your background, experience and competence matches the
specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of
the position, including your current curriculum vitae, copies of your
certificates and other testimonials, salary history, three referees (one of who
must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail
address and details of your current salary and benefits to:
Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P. O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi
The closing date is March 13, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”