• Monitoring market and product trends in the capital markets;
• Developing policy papers, reports and presentations on issues that are pertinent to the NSE;
• Assisting with strategy development, review and monitoring;
• Collating and analysing securities markets data to facilitate decision making;
• Continuously assessing needs and opportunities for research interventions to design and implement responsive development programmes;
• Developing and implementing monitoring systems for tracking fundamental economic developments, including local, regional and international, in order to inform policy and strategy formulation; and
• Developing and implementing effective methodologies and strategies for utilisation of data and information as well as continuously verifying the integrity of research data, information and reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution; a Masters degree would be preferred.
• Possession or in pursuit of a professional qualification such as CFA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience in the areas of research, policy analysis, consulting etc.

• Strong research skills coupled with polished written and oral communication skills.
• Proactive, self-starting, and strong at following through on tasks.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and dedicated to producing a high-quality work product.
• Strong fundamental understanding of the capital markets.
• Strong quantitative background with fluency in Excel and some experience with higher-level technical computing environments.
• Ability to provide timely and accurate information on matters related to the market.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters.
• Must be a strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently on projects in a fast paced environment.

• Advising and keeping NSE management up to date on the legal and regulatory development in Kenya and in other Jurisdictions that relate to the capital markets;
• Preparing proposals on requisite changes to the existing Capital Markets Laws, Regulations, Rules and Guidelines especially as relates to new products and changes to existing products;
• Assisting in the interpretation of Capital Markets Laws, Regulations, Rules and Guidelines;
• Assisting in coordinating external legal counsel;
• Providing internal legal support for NSE’s projects and departments;
• Participating in negotiation, reviewing and/ or drafting of contracts and agreements to be entered into by NSE or relating to NSE operations;
• Assisting in preparing NSE’s internal policies as well as reviewing them for compliance with relevant laws;
• Providing regulatory advice to market participants, intermediaries and other stakeholders;
• Assisting in the review and preparation of preliminary reports on new issues and on additional issues as well;
• Following up with any listed companies, issuers and intermediaries not in compliance with the relevant rules;
• Reviewing all announcements made by listed companies and trading participants to ensure compliance with the CMA and NSE rules and regulations; and
• Assisting with inspection of Trading participants to review for compliance with requirements of the Authority’s and Exchange rules and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; Masters Degree in Law or Business related field will be an added advantage.
• Advocate of High Court of Kenya.
• Minimum four (4) years experience.

• Ability to draft and review legal documents.
• Knowledge of Rules and Regulations of the NSE and CMA, and working knowledge of the mechanics of the Kenyan capital market.
• Training in capital markets regulation and development.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends through continuing professional education programmes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to mediate and facilitate dispute resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters.