Manager - Market Supervision - Capital Markets Authority

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the selected candidate will be responsible for

• providing technical leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of market supervision activities, including all inspection and surveillance programmes aimed at securing compliance with regulatory requirements by all market participants;
  
• carrying out investigations and collecting all supporting evidence to ensure effective and appropriate enforcement action;
  
• developing and implementing strategies for detecting market misfeasance and breaches of the capital markets laws and regulations to secure market integrity;
  
• developing and implementing strategies for regular market surveillance and monitoring of securities and financial transactions by market participants;
  
• overseeing the financial analysis undertaken in respect of licensing requirements, takeovers, mergers, acquisitions, public offers and listings of equities and fixed income securities and all aspects of the efficient oversight of all activities of persons licensed and regulated by the Authority.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in finance, accounting, economics, law or related field and hold professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA and be a member of a relevant professional body with at least 6 years of experience in financial markets at a senior or management level and should posses a masters degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications such as CFA, CFE will be an added advantage.

All candidates for the above positions must have;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal relations with excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work long hours and under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a demanding environment

If you believe you meet the above requirements, kindly submit your letter of application, curriculum vitae, salary history, and 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 6th December 2008 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

This vacancy announcement is also available on the Authority's website: www.cma.or.ke

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