The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.

REF: CMA/MPACA/06/2023– 1 POST

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy and Regulatory Framework, the Manager Policy Analysis, Coordination and Advocacy is responsible for coordinating Policy analysis, formulation, and implementation. This is a position under permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing evidence-based policy analysis and formulation to support overall capital market development and regulation;
• Coordinating development of various policy frameworks for new products, services and market infrastructure to inform regulatory reforms;
• Designing, developing and implementing an advocacy strategy and programme to ensure adoption of capital market policy proposals;
• Overseeing the periodic monitoring and evaluation of policy submissions and periodic advocacy interventions and to facilitate stakeholder buy-in and adoption;
• Developing periodic policy briefs and advisories to update stakeholders of the policy positions of the Authority and its strategic partners to draw their support throughstrategic influence;
• Establishing relationships with key policy makers including relevant parliamentary committees, National Treasury, Attorney General to support efficiency in the policy and legislation processes;and
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to integrate policy and advocacy into the Authority’s communications strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Economics/Business/Finance/Policy or other relevant field;
• Relevant Master’s Degree;
• At least six (6) years of relevant work experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory position;
• Member of professional body in good standing where applicable; and
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks is an added advantage.

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Understanding of capital markets operations
• Report writing skills;
• Research skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Integrity and honesty;
• Organizations skills; and
• Detail oriented.