The Capital Markets Authority is a
statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing
an efficient capital market in Kenya.
Head Risk Analysis and Stress Testing – Derivatives Unit
Ref: HCA/FHRAST/8/2015
1 Position
Reporting to the Manager, Derivatives
Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible;
- To monitor volatility of Derivatives contracts
to determine adequacy of price and position limits;
- To advise and guide on initial determination
and continual adequacy of initial margins, special margins, delivery
margins, etc. for each and every futures contract;
- To advise and guide on initial determination
and continual assessment of adequacy of worst case margins, clearing
limits and position limits from market level to the client level;
- To guide on initial determination and
continual adequacy of price limits, circuit breakers and any other risk
management tools;.
- To review and advise on stress testing the
adequacy of Settlement Guarantee Fund;
- To conduct credible stress testing scenarios;
- To keep abreast with and advise Senior
Management on best practices and trends on margining methodology and
stress testing techniques (including for Central Counter Parties-CCCPs);
- To monitoring volatility of all futures
contracts listed at the Derivatives exchange and in particular, building
up of price bubbles and/or extreme price moves; and
- To interact with ‘Price & Market
Surveillance’ Head on any unexpected or unusual price movements and
determine reasons thereof.
- Performing other duties as assigned from time
to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics,
econometrics or in actuarial mathematics or relevant field.
- Proficiency in risk management and market
surveillance is definite advantage
- Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
in the derivatives markets sector with at least 3 years’ experience in
conducting risk management and surveillance in a Derivatives market
environment
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Ability to optimize the use of the
surveillance system to identify unusual price and position movements in a
Derivatives Exchange, through effective risk management;
- Ability to conduct regular back testing and
stress testing of the Derivatives market’s default waterfall using various
methodologies ;
- Proficiency in computer applications such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Express including
financial and statistical packages;
- High level interpersonal and cross-cultural
skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships
with sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships;
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences;
- Ability to develop and implement performance
management systems, giving candid performance feedback, rewarding
desirable behaviours and providing support to professional development
efforts linked to Derivatives market risk management;
- Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and
execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills; and
- Ability to deliver results and to manage
change,
Head Price & Market Surveillance – Derivatives Unit
Ref: HCA/FHPMS/8/2015
1 Position
Reporting to the Manager, Derivatives
Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for;
- Identifying incidents of market manipulation,
investigating complaints of the Derivatives Exchange and monitoring and
surveillance of trades in Derivatives contracts;
- Monitoring and Surveillance of trades in
Derivatives contracts
- Undertaking price/volume analysis and the
basis relationship;
- Monitoring daily settlement of trades and
collection of variation margin data;
- Interacting and liaising closely with the Head
of Clearing & Settlements or similar functions of Derivatives
Exchanges to monitor clearing and settlement of Derivative contracts;
- Identifying incidents of market abuse and
referring the same to the Unit’s Head of Licensing, Inspection, Audit
& Compliance for further action;
- Investigating complaints specific to trade
/margins /settlement of specific nature, having direct bearing on current
trades at the Derivative Exchange; and
- Referring specific findings to the Enforcement
Department for action.
- Performing other duties as assigned from time
to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance,
Information Technology or relevant field
- Proficiency in risk management a definite
advantage.
- Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
in the capital markets sector with at least 2 years’ experience in
conducting surveillance on Derivatives market platforms
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Appropriate work experience in market/product
research to ascertain consumer behavior in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods
(FMCG) environment;
- Strong presentation and communication skills
including ability to generate and interpret Derivatives trading and
settlement surveillance reports;
- Proficiency in computer applications such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including
financial and statistical packages;
- High level interpersonal and cross-cultural
skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative
relationships with sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of integrity;
establish straightforward, productive relationships;
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences;
- Ability to develop and implement performance
management systems, giving candid performance feedback, rewarding
desirable behaviours and providing support to professional development
efforts linked to strategic objectives;
- Ability to empower surveillance staff by
removing obstacles hindering effective price and market surveillance and
delivering what is promised, on time and within budget;
- Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and
execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills; and
- Ability to deliver results and to manage
change
Head Derivatives Contract Development and
Market Research – Derivatives Unit
Ref: HCA/FHFCDMR/8/2015
1 Position
Reporting to the Manger, Derivatives Unit, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Overseeing of spot commodities and financial
derivatives market research and policy analysis:
- Determining the suitability of Derivatives
contracts to be listed in a Derivatives Exchange
- Development and continuous review of relevant
guidelines on design and development of Derivatives Contracts
- Maintaining continual contact with market
players and coordinating the review of Derivatives contracts prior to
approval for listing
- Developing pricing analyses, conducting
surveys,
- Developing & maintaining a data base of
daily spot and derivatives prices
- Maintaining continual contact with spot market
players to ascertain supply/demand situation in the spot market as
Derivatives contracts approaches expiration
- Performing other duties as assigned from time
to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Economics, Agricultural
Economics or any other related field;
- Professional qualification (CFA, CISA or
equivalent) and membership to relevant professional body added advantage.
- Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
in the capital markets sector, in Derivatives market research and policy
formulation.
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Ability to undertake research in financial and
commodity markets;
- Knowledge of relevant commodity supply chain
including major spot market players;
- Ability to establish and maintain
relationships with spot market players;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Product suite
is a must;
- Extensive experience in designing cash settled
futures contract requires extensive research to ensure that the futures
contract meets the hedging requirements of the cash market participants;
and
- Develop a detailed framework for developing
both deliverable and cash-settled contracts.
Head Licensing, Inspection, Audit
&Compliance – Derivatives Unit
Ref: HCA/HLIAC/8/2015
1 Position
Reporting to the Manager, Derivatives
Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for;
- Overseeing and undertaking review of financial
statements, investigating complaints, inspecting and auditing Derivatives
exchanges and market intermediaries;
- Undertaking the Licensing process of
Derivatives exchanges and market intermediaries;
- Undertaking review of the financial statements
submitted by all other Derivatives market regulates;
- Investigating complaints against Derivatives
exchanges and market intermediaries;
- Inspection and audit of Derivatives exchanges
and market intermediaries; Market vigilance and intelligence;
- Reviewing the governance of Derivatives
Exchanges including the Minutes of the Board & Committee Meetings of
such Exchanges; and
- Coordination of Self-Regulatory Organizations
(SRO) actions for non-payment of variation margin and, in liaison with the
Head of Compliance of Derivatives Exchange recommending appropriate
disciplinary action.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business , Finance,
Commerce or any other related field; and
- Professional qualification (Chartered
Accountancy, CPA or equivalent)
- Membership to relevant professional body is an
added advantage
- Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience,
2 of the years to have been in a Management level in the capital markets
sector dealing with Derivatives markets licensing and inspections
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Experience must include audit &
compliance;
- Keen to learn a new line of business;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Product suite
is a must.
- Proficiency in computer applications such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Express including
financial and statistical packages;
- High level interpersonal and cross-cultural
skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative
relationships with sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships;
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences;
- Ability to develop and implement performance
management systems, giving candid performance feedback, rewarding
desirable behaviours and providing support to professional development
efforts linked to Derivatives market risk management;
- Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and
execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills; and
- Ability to deliver results and to manage
change.
Manager Derivatives – Derivatives Unit
Ref: HCA/HDU/8/2015
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Reporting to the Chief Executive, the selected candidate will provide strategic direction on and coordinate regulatory oversight and development of the Derivatives market in Kenya including but not limited to: Derivatives trading, clearing and settlement platforms; derivatives market intermediaries; and their clients.
The key requirements of this job are
as follows:
- Providing strategic direction to the
Derivatives Unit’s function heads in derivatives contract development
- Providing strategic direction in market
research; licensing, inspection, audit & compliance; price &
market surveillance; risk analysis and stress testing;
- Proactively engaging internal and external
stakeholders at all levels to build consensus and support for the growth
of a vibrant derivatives market in Kenya;
- Coordinating with the Director of Market
Operations on overall industry risk management and mitigation in the
Derivatives market; and
- Demonstrated ability to work with a team on
technology development and implementation.
- Preparation of the annual budget for the unit
and coordinating its implementation
- Providing leadership to the unit team
- Performing other duties as assigned from time
to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Master Degree in Economics, Finance,
Statistics, Business Law or other relevant field.
- Professional qualification (Chartered
Accountancy, CPA or equivalent) and membership to relevant professional
body added advantage
- Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience
in derivatives market regulation sector, with 3 years having been in
Senior Management
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive
issues with tact and discretion;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced,
demanding environment and to balance multiple competing demands;
- Be a solution driven individual;
- Knowledge of securities laws and regulations
preferably in the Derivatives markets sub-sector;
- Ability to identify policy, legal and
regulatory impediments to a Derivative market environment through gap
analysis and to provide practical solutions;
- Strong presentation and communication skills
including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, policy papers as
well as write reports on Spot Commodities and Derivatives market;
- Proficiency in computer applications such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including
financial and statistical packages;
- High level interpersonal and cross-cultural
skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative
relationships with sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships;
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences; and
- Strong relationship-building, networking and
leadership skill.
Product Development Officer
Ref: HCA/PDO/7/2015
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Reporting to the Assistant Manager
Market Development, the Product Development Officer is responsible for:
- Conceptualizing , researching and engaging
stakeholders on the development of new capital markets products, revamping
existing products and managing product life cycle from strategic planning
to tactical activities;
- Providing technical and logistical support to
the Market Development Department on capital markets product research,
design, launch, monitoring and evaluation;
- Conducting gap analysis and providing
advisories to senior management on emerging evolving global trends on
capital markets products and services;
- Supporting effective implementation or
operationalisation of internal and collaborative research recommendations
on capital markets products and services;
- Developing and implementing policies,
procedures, methodologies and quality standards for introducing new
products and services into the capital markets; and
- Analysing and recommending potential partner
relationships for product development.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Economics or any other related field;
- At least two (2) years demonstrable experience
in product development and management in a Product Development
Department/Section in a financial markets intermediary, financial
institution or financial markets regulator.
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Natural flair for innovative ideas that can be
translated into new products and services;
- Ability to analyze capital markets and
economic statistical data to project market trends and consequent products
and services demand;
- Knowledge of International Organization of
Securities Commissions (IOSCO principles and local regulatory framework in
relation to product and services development;
- Excellent understanding of vanilla and
structured capital markets products and their benefits to issuers and
investors;
- High level of creativity with strong
presentation and communication skills;
- Advanced experience in using MS Product Suites
and statistical packages;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with
sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as
work with minimal supervision
- Team player disposition
- Organization and analytical skills
- Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and
Professionalism
Internal Auditor
Ref: HCA/IA/8/2015
1 Position
Reporting to the Assistant Manager,
Internal Audit, and the selected candidate will be responsible for;
- Conduct audits on operational procedures,
systems, policies and records to ensure conformity with laws, regulations
and policies and consistency with the Authority’s established objectives
and goals in accordance with the annual internal audit work plan.
- Develop audit programs and review procedures
relevant to audit objectives;
- Document audit work papers and findings in
accordance with accepted auditing standards;
- Obtain and review audit evidence and ensure
that the audit conclusions reached are supported by appropriate and
relevant audit evidence.
- Draft audit reports for assignments undertaken
identifying observations made and providing recommendations for their
resolution.
- Following up on the implementation of internal
audit report recommendations for assignments undertaken and ensure
implementation of agreed corrective actions;
- Assisting in the planning and execution of any
special audit investigation or forensic audit as may be called upon.
- Assisting in the preparation of board papers
for meetings of the Audit, Corporate Governance and Risk Management
Committee of the board.
- Undertaking any other responsibilities as and
when assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a Business, Finance or
related field
- A Professional qualifications in either CPA(K)
, ACCA, CIA or CISA
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant work
experience in a reputable organisation.
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills;
- Strong analytical skills
- Initiative and self-drive for high quality
performance;
- Problem solving skills
- Report writing skills
- Experience on use an appropriate Audit
Management Software
- High level of creativity with strong
presentation and communication skills;
- Advanced experience in using MS Product Suites
and statistical packages;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with
sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as
work with minimal supervision
- Team player disposition
- Organization and analytical skills
- Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and
Professionalism
Risk Analysis Officer
Ref: HCA/RAO/8/2015
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Reporting to the Assistant Manager,
Risk Analysis & Compliance the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Assessing the governance and financial
strengths of market participants and infrastructure providers to determine
levels of risk exposure
- Analyzing the risks inherent in the products
offered by market participants across all asset classes including new
complex derivative transactions
- Participating in evaluating potential risks to
market and systemic stability arising from newly introduced products and
business lines in the market.
- Participating in business relationship
management by covering specific portfolio of intermediaries and or
infrastructure providers with a responsibility for maintaining a close
relationship with and deep understanding of assigned firms in order to
identify business developments that could potentially impact firm’s risk
profile
- Evaluating and sharing information for a
thorough assessment of the overall business environment and internal
control factors of intermediaries’ and infrastructure providers and
developing trend analyses.
- Reviewing of business practices, changes in
key personnel, changes in nature of service/products offered by market
participants to identify key risks
- Preparing bi-annual risk profiling reports
highlighting intermediaries risk profiles to inform proper allocation of
regulatory resources
- Maintaining a comprehensive risk database that
includes the profiles of the various intermediaries and infrastructure
providers with highlights of key vulnerabilities and appropriate recommendations
- Visiting intermediaries to evaluate their risk
management processes and advise on ways of improvement
- Circulation of risk and corporate governance
questionnaires to market participants and review self-assessment reports
from market participants
- Organizing workshops to sensitize market
participants on key risks identified in the market and mitigation measures
- Undertaking any other responsibilities as may
be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Actuarial
Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or other related field
- Any relevant professional qualification will
be an added advantage.
- Demonstrable Two (2) years relevant experience
in a similar position in a reputable organisation.
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Pro-active and self-driven person with a great
eye for detail, strong analytical skills and a strong desire to critically
evaluate capital markets operations and risks
- Strong quantitative and technology training
- Presentation and communication skills
including ability to write reports;
- High level of creativity with strong
presentation and communication skills;
- Advanced experience in using MS Product Suites
and statistical packages;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with
sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as
work with minimal supervision
- Team player disposition
- Organization and analytical skills
- Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and
Professionalism
Senior Human Resource Officer - Training
& Development
Ref: HCA/SHRO/3/2015
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Reporting to the Manager Human Capital and Administration, the selected candidate will be:
- Coordinating change management initiatives
across the Authority to help deliver on key strategic needs across the
directorates / departments.
- Champion implementation of e-learning delivery
in the Authority including liaising with infrastructure and content
providers.
- Consolidating suggested annual training needs,
evaluating them against desired competencies and developing a
strategically appropriate annual training plan and overseeing its
implementation.
- Justifying annual training budget by
demonstrating received/potential return on investment.
- Working closely with Director Corporate
Services and Manager Human Capital and Administration ensure effective
implementation of management trainees program.
- Coordinating strategic Human Capital
development and targeted training initiatives
- Ensuring adequate knowledge management of
lessons and experiences from training and tracking adoption into the work
environment
- Assisting in development of baseline trainings
required at different levels of the organisation
- Driving the culture of costs versus
sustainable benefits analysis through aggressive evaluation of training
plans and courses undertaken to determine return on investment and
effectiveness in line with targeted business needs.
- Coordinating the day to day operations of the
Training and Development Function; liaising with Heads of departments and
staff in identification of training needs in line with the strategic plan,
performance management system and emerging business needs including
monitoring submission of training reports, evaluations and other relevant
documents by staff after training,
- Implementing the internship programme in
liaison with directorates and departments as per the laid down policy
- Implementing the staff induction programme in
line with the policy.
- Liaising with external training providers on
training arrangements and organizing in house trainings as required.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelors Degree in business, social studies
or a technical field backed by with a
- Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Membership to a professional body
- 4 years’ experience in Human Resources
services with hands on exposure in actual implementation of change
management, training and development programmes in a reputable
organization. Experience in e-learning delivery will be a strong advantage
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
- Planning skills, communication skills (written
and oral), and ability to be flexible and responsive to changing dynamics
- High level of creativity with strong
presentation and communication skills;
- Advanced experience in using MS Product
Suites;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with
sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as
work with minimal supervision
- Team player disposition
- Organization and analytical skills
- Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and
Professionalism
Data Analyst
Ref: HCA/DA/8/2015
1 Position
Reporting to the Strategic Projects
Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Under the guidance of the Strategic Projects
Manager, assist with the implementation of the section’s strategy;
- Provide administrative support to the office
of the Strategic Projects Manager on a day to day basis;
- Preparation and maintenance of key projects
data, charts, budget and overall project trends;
- Liaising with Directorates & Departments
on behalf of the Strategic Projects Manager to identify strategic projects
to be selected from the pool of Authority’s projects database;
- Assist the Strategic Projects Manager in
preparing presentations; drafting briefing papers and /or compiling
pertinent background materials and preparing summaries for discussion;
- Assist Strategic Project Manager in tracking
proposals on new sources of income and fundraising activities;
- Updating the database on key metrics relevant
for regional and international bodies that are crucial to the Authority’s
strategic projects portfolio; and
- Preparation and maintenance of annual, half
yearly, quarterly and continuous reports emanating from the office of the
Strategic Projects Manager
- Undertaking other assignments as allocated
from time to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Social Sciences / Communications or
equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience relevant
experience in project management, research and data management
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Project monitoring and evaluation skills
- Proficiency in data analysis using MS Product
Suites and/or Project Management software;
- Knowledge of resources mobilization, public
relations/international relations skills
- High level of creativity with strong
presentation and communication skills;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with
sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as
work with minimal supervision
- Team player disposition
- Organization and analytical skills
- Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and
Professionalism
Strategic Projects Manager
Ref: HCA/SPM/8/2015
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Reporting to the Chief Executive and facilitating Senior Management, the selected candidate will serve as the primary focal point for coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Authority’s key organizational initiatives being carried out as strategic projects.
The Manager, Strategic Projects will
also support the Chief Executive in the coordination of sectoral, national,
regional and international engagements and stakeholders in support of and
complementary to the strategic delivery of the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the
implementation of strategic projects by core functions and department of
the Authority including but not limited design and introduction of new
products and services, driving organizational change and efficiency and
troubleshooting and launch of initiatives to improve service delivery
internally and/or in the capital markets subsector in areas of regulation
and market development ;
- Evaluate existing and develop appropriate
tools and techniques to be used by the Authority to manage, monitor and
evaluate strategic projects to ensure that they are delivering the
projected benefits and features and functioning consistently within the
organization’s strategic goals;
- Supporting Senior Management and owners of
strategic projects to implement appropriate techniques and tools to ensure
timely and impactful implementation including supporting negotiation of
changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and
timelines ;
- Develop organization wide monitoring and
evaluation tools to ensure projects are proceeding according to timelines,
meeting quality & cost targets and expectations and adhering to established
operating parameters;
- Preparing presentations, briefing papers and
pertinent background materials and summaries for discussion in respect of
cross cutting projects and initiatives;
- Develop and oversee work-plans and budget for
the Office of the Chief Executive;
- Support Senior Management in the
identification and development of new sources of income and tracking
funding proposals for the Office of the Chief Executive and Authority’s
strategic projects teams for raising funds to supplement the Authority’s
other revenue bases;
- Support the Office of the Chief Executive with
the coordination of engagement with and responses to strategic partners of
the Authority including regional and international member organizations;
- Prepare annual, half yearly, quarterly and
continuous reports to Senior Management on the status of implementation of
the Authority’s strategic projects;
- Carrying out any other duties as assigned by
the Chief executive, including working closely with the Directorates
within the Authority.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management
or equivalent
- Project portfolio management; resource
portfolio management; project management mentoring and project management
tool development and assessment qualifications are a definite advantage
- Minimum of seven (7) years relevant
experience, three (3) years of which has been in senior management, in
project management and related functional areas, with an ability to carry
forward ideas and monitor implementation of projects from conception to
execution and conclusion
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Understanding of the Kenyan Capital Markets
Master Plan and knowledge of financial sector flagship projects under the
Kenya Vision 2030 economic blueprint is a key advantage;
- Track record of taking initiative in managing
competing organizational and Directorate/departmental priorities and
working under pressure;
- Track record of thinking conceptually,
mastering complex matters quickly and conveying such concepts in a clear,
concise and logical manner;
- Superior critical analytical skills with
capacity to identify and appropriately assess and prioritize competing
interest amongst different projects;
- Exceptional research and communication skills
with focus on report writing for decision making;
- Proficiency in Project management
applications;
- Ability to work effectively in a team as well
as work with minimal supervision;
- Demonstrated ability to work with counterparts
at different level of seniority with tact and discretion
- Excellent organization and planning skills;
- High level of creativity with strong
presentation and communication skills;
- Advanced experience in using MS Product Suites
and statistical packages;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with
sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as
work with minimal supervision
- Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and
Professionalism
Manager, Investigations and Enforcement
Ref: HCA/MIE/8/2015
1 Position
Reporting to Director Market
Operations, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Designing, documenting, implementing and
evaluating effective Investigation and Enforcement policies, and
procedures
- Developing and implementing long term
strategies and objectives of the Investigations & Enforcement
Department
- Coordinate investigations at the Authority
- Reviewing reports on incidents of violations,
market malpractices and fraudulent operations and recommend appropriate
enforcement action in line with CMA requirements
- Regularly preparing reports in relation
departmental progress
- Develop and supervise staff in the department
- Implementing Risk management activities and
measures
- Undertake any other responsibilities as and
when assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics or
any other related field
- If a lawyer, must be an advocate of the High
Court of Kenya, hold a current practising certificate with a professional
qualification.
- Otherwise possess professional qualification
such as CFE or related and be a member of the relevant professional body
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a
regulatory environment and demonstrated leadership
Key skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Strong understanding of investigations and enforcement
of capital markets operations as well as financial sector operations
- Strong understanding of the Kenyan legislative
system.
- High level of creativity with strong
presentation and communication skills;
- Advanced experience in using MS Product
Suites;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with
sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender
differences.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as
work with minimal supervision
- Team player disposition
- Organization and analytical skills
- Efficiency and objectivity in reviewing
investigations and enforcement reports
- Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and
Professionalism
- Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and
execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills;
Head, Legal Affairs
Ref: HCA/HLA/8/2015
1 Position
Reporting to the Director Corporation
Secretary and Communications, the selected candidate will be responsible for;
- Overseeing the procurement of legal services
from external legal services providers/ advocates.
- Drafting pleadings and coordinating their
timely preparation and ensuring filing
- Preparation of legal opinions on legal issues
pertaining to the Authority’s mandate and issues arising in its engagement
with internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaison with external advocates on matters
they are handling on behalf of the Authority.
- Providing legal advice on legal issues as they
arise from business operations Overseeing contract execution and
supporting directorates on contractual issues
- Overseeing litigation of court and tribunal
cases.
- Liaising with external advocates on witness
identification and preparation of witness statements.
- Development and supervision of staff
- Performing other duties as assigned from time
to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Law
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of
Law
- Admission to the Bar- Advocate of the High
Court of Kenya
- Certified Public Secretary
- At least 6 years’ experience in a busy
commercial law firm or government agency.
Key skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
- Qualifications as advocate with broad
understanding of capital markets operations and legal framework.
- Deep understanding of the laws of Kenya
- Skills in drafting of legal pleadings
- Contract negotiation skills
- Contract management skills
- Case management skills
- High level of creativity with strong
presentation and communication skills;
- Advanced experience in using MS Product Suites
and statistical packages;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with
sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and
- Ability to treat individuals with fairness and
respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as
work with minimal supervision
- Team player disposition
- Organization and analytical skills
- Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and
Professionalism
How to Apply
If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, 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:
The Chief Executive,
Capital Markets Authority
P. O Box 74800 – 00200,
If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, 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:
The Chief Executive,
Capital Markets Authority
P. O Box 74800 – 00200,
Nairobi
Applications should be received on or before 11th September 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply”.