The
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the
responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in
Kenya.
The
Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal - oriented, high performers,
with strong problem - solving skills for the following position:
Research
Officer
1 Post
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Market Development, the selected candidate will be responsible for;
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Market Development, the selected candidate will be responsible for;
- Collecting,
updating collating domestic and international capital markets and key
macro-economic data to inform trends in the domestic and global economy;
- Establishing
and maintaining a database of researchers and research firms to enhance
the research capacity of the Market Development Department;
- Analysing
capital markets and macro-economic data to generate weekly, monthly,
quarterly and annual reports for consumption by internal and external
stakeholders of the Capital Markets Authority;
- Assisting
the Market Development team in conducting gap analysis to inform
developments & reforms in the capital markets industry through
comprehensive survey and employment of other research methodologies
research consumption;
- Working
with the Market Development team in developing research proposals to
address the gaps identified;
- Working
with the Market development team in implementing proposals;
- Coordination
of meetings and minute taking in Market Development Departmental Assisting
the Strategic Projects Department in assessing impact of the projects
undertaken or to be undertaken to establish optimization;
- Developing
technical assistance proposals to development partners paper(s);
- Responding
to client enquiries on capital market, financial sector and economic
issues.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Financial Economics, Commerce,
Business Administration, Actuarial Science or Engineering;
- Two
(2) years relevant experience preferably in a Data Analyst or Research
Analyst position in the financial sector.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
- A
good knowledge of emerging trends and projects in capital markets and
domestic capital markets trends, including projects under the Capital
Markets Master Plan;
- Excellent
research and data analysis skills;
- Knowledge
on use of research tools and applications in fields such as product
development, project management and policy formulation a definite
advantage;
- Presentation
and communication skills including ability to write reports;
- Proficiency
in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
and Outlook express. Hands on experience in the use of and statistical packages
such as SPSS, Stata and E-view is an added advantage;
- 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;
- Ability
to work effectively and efficiently in a team;
- Organization
and analytical skills.
How to Apply
Go to
CMA Erecruitment Portal HERE to
apply online
Online applications through the E- recruitment should be received on or before March 31, 2016.
Online applications through the E- recruitment should be received on or before March 31, 2016.
Only
online applications will be considered.
Note:
Please upload a CV and one page Cover Letter only at this stage.
No
certificates or other testimonials will be required until interview stage.
Capital
Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
