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;
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To monitor volatility of Derivatives
contracts to determine adequacy of price and position limits;
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To advise and guide on initial
determination and continual adequacy of initial margins, special margins,
delivery margins, etc. for each and every futures contract;
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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;
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To guide on initial determination and
continual adequacy of price limits, circuit breakers and any other risk
management tools;.
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To review and advise on stress
testing the adequacy of Settlement Guarantee Fund;
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To conduct credible stress testing
scenarios;
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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);
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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
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To interact with ‘Price & Market
Surveillance’ Head on any unexpected or unusual price movements and determine
reasons thereof.
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Performing other duties as assigned
from time to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
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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
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Ability to optimize the use of the
surveillance system to identify unusual price and position movements in a
Derivatives Exchange, through effective risk management;
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Ability to conduct regular back
testing and stress testing of the Derivatives market’s default waterfall using
various methodologies ;
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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;
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Identifying incidents of market
manipulation, investigating complaints of the Derivatives Exchange and
monitoring and surveillance of trades in Derivatives contracts;
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Monitoring and Surveillance of trades
in Derivatives contracts
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Undertaking price/volume analysis and
the basis relationship;
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Monitoring daily settlement of trades
and collection of variation margin data;
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Interacting and liaising closely with
the Head of Clearing & Settlements or similar functions of Derivatives
Exchanges to monitor clearing and settlement of Derivative contracts;
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Identifying incidents of market abuse
and referring the same to the Unit’s Head of Licensing, Inspection, Audit &
Compliance for further action;
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Investigating complaints specific to
trade /margins /settlement of specific nature, having direct bearing on current
trades at the Derivative Exchange; and
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Referring specific findings to the
Enforcement Department for action.
·
Performing other duties as assigned
from time to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
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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
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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:
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Overseeing of spot commodities and
financial derivatives market research and policy analysis:
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Determining the suitability of
Derivatives contracts to be listed in a Derivatives Exchange
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Development and continuous review of
relevant guidelines on design and development of Derivatives Contracts
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Maintaining continual contact with
market players and coordinating the review of Derivatives contracts prior to
approval for listing
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Developing pricing analyses,
conducting surveys,
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Developing & maintaining a data
base of daily spot and derivatives prices
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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
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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
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Ability to undertake research in
financial and commodity markets;
·
Knowledge of relevant commodity
supply chain including major spot market players;
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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
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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;
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Overseeing and undertaking review of
financial statements, investigating complaints, inspecting and auditing
Derivatives exchanges and market intermediaries;
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Undertaking the Licensing process of
Derivatives exchanges and market intermediaries;
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Undertaking review of the financial
statements submitted by all other Derivatives market regulates;
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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
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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
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Experience must include audit &
compliance;
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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:
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Providing strategic direction to the
Derivatives Unit’s function heads in derivatives contract development
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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
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Demonstrated ability to work with a
team on technology development and implementation.
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Preparation of the annual budget for
the unit and coordinating its implementation
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Providing leadership to the unit team
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Performing other duties as assigned
from time to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
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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
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Demonstrated ability to deal with
sensitive issues with tact and discretion;
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Demonstrated ability to work in a
fast paced, demanding environment and to balance multiple competing demands;
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Be a solution driven individual;
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Knowledge of securities laws and
regulations preferably in the Derivatives markets sub-sector;
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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:
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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
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A Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Economics or any other related field;
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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
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Natural flair for innovative ideas
that can be translated into new products and services;
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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;
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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;
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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.
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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
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A Bachelor’s Degree in a Business,
Finance or related field
·
A Professional qualifications in
either CPA(K) , ACCA, CIA or CISA
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A minimum of two (2) years relevant
work experience in a reputable organisation.
Key Skills, Knowledge &
Competencies
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Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills;
·
Strong analytical skills
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Initiative and self-drive for high
quality performance;
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Problem solving skills
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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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1 Position
Reporting to the Assistant Manager,
Risk Analysis & Compliance the selected candidate will be responsible for:
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Assessing the governance and
financial strengths of market participants and infrastructure providers to
determine levels of risk exposure
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Analyzing the risks inherent in the
products offered by market participants across all asset classes including new
complex derivative transactions
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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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1 Position
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:
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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
1 Position
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
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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”.