Kenyan Government Jobs:CMA Enforcement Officer

CMA Enforcement Officer Job 2015

The Capital Markets Authority 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:

Enforcement Officer
Ref: HCA/EO/1/2015
1 Position

Reporting to the Assistant Manager Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

• Providing technical assistance to the enforcement department and ensuring enforcement actions are adhered to.
• Assisting in the review of enforcement process to establish criteria and procedures for development of Enforcement Standards in consultation with lead agencies;
• Reviewing Investigation reports on violations.
• Drafting Enforcement Memo’s recommending appropriate enforcement action.
• Drafting and sending Notice to show cause and Enforcement Action letters.
• Identifying relevant Enforcement Action and contraventions under the Act and regulations
• Preparing reports and opinions.
• Communicating with licensees via email and letters.
• Developing and updating the enforcement register and enforcement actions.
• Liaising with relationship managers of different licensees to confirm position of matters.
• Assisting with the development and updating of Enforcement Manual.
• Preparing documentation for audit on a quarterly and annual basis or as may be needful.
• Educating and informing external and internal clients on enforcement policies and procedures.
• Ensuring information and documentation is issued to both the internal and external clients within the prescribed timeframe.
• Undertaking any other responsibilities assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

• At least an upper second honours Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Economics, Finance, Sciences or any other relevant field.
• Being an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, professional qualification such as CPAK, CFE, CPS-K etc. will be an added advantage
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in enforcement processes in the financial sector.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Good understanding of capital markets & financial sector operations and the enforcement of the same.
• Good understanding of the Kenyan legislative system.
• Presentation and communication skills including ability to write reports;
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages;
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity;
• 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
• Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism

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
UpperHill, Longonot Rd
3rd Floor, Embankment Plaza,
P. O Box 74800 – 00200,
Nairobi

Applications should be received on or before May14, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.