Manager Investigations and Enforcement – Nairobi – Capital Markets Authority

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;

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,
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”.

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