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Market Development Officer (Research & Analytics)-Grade 5 – The Capital Markets Authority, Nairobi

The Capital Markets Authority • Nairobi, Kenya

Category Management / Senior / Level
Job Type Full_time
Experience Minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience. At least three (3) years served in a Senior Officer or equivalent leadership position. Experience supervising research or...
Industry Sales, Marketing & Communication
Salary KES 100,000 – 600,000 /month
Posted Jul 03, 2026

Job Description

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking professional to join its Market Development function as Principal Market Development Officer (Research & Analytics), Grade 5. This strategic position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Kenya's capital markets by generating high-quality market intelligence, supporting evidence-based policy development, and promoting sustainable market expansion through research, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, Research, Analytics and Knowledge Management, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of research initiatives that strengthen the Authority's understanding of market trends, emerging financial products, investment behaviour, regulatory developments, and regional market dynamics. The role requires an experienced professional capable of transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making across the organization. The officer will oversee comprehensive data collection programmes, maintain high standards of data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and governance while ensuring information remains accurate, reliable, and accessible for authorized users. The position also plays a central role in preparing statistical publications, analytical reports, market updates, and research papers that support regulatory policy formulation and market development strategies. Beyond technical analysis, the role requires active engagement with government agencies, financial institutions, industry associations, development partners, investors, academic institutions, and regional stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and encourage innovation within Kenya's capital markets ecosystem. The successful candidate will identify emerging trends, evaluate new financial instruments, assess market opportunities, and recommend practical interventions that encourage market participation, investor confidence, and long-term sector growth. The ideal applicant possesses exceptional analytical ability, sound economic understanding, strong quantitative research skills, and excellent communication capabilities. They should demonstrate leadership, strategic thinking, professional integrity, and the ability to manage multiple research initiatives while supporting institutional planning and performance objectives. This position provides an opportunity to influence national financial market development while contributing to the Authority's commitment to transparency, innovation, investor protection, and economic prosperity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of market research programmes that support strategic capital market development objectives.
  • Supervise data collection activities to ensure information is accurate, complete, timely, and aligned with organizational analytical requirements.
  • Coordinate the validation, verification, storage, updating, and management of market databases while maintaining strict data governance standards.
  • Ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, and controlled access to research datasets and institutional information resources.
  • Prepare comprehensive statistical bulletins, market performance reports, economic briefs, analytical publications, and periodic industry updates.
  • Conduct advanced research covering capital market products, investment trends, financial innovations, trading activities, market infrastructure, and regulatory developments.
  • Develop evidence-based recommendations that support regulatory reforms, policy formulation, and market development initiatives.
  • Identify emerging domestic, regional, and international market trends affecting Kenya's capital markets.
  • Evaluate new investment products and financial innovations to determine their potential impact on market growth and investor participation.
  • Support preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of departmental work plans, operational targets, and budget activities.
  • Recommend improvements in research methodologies, statistical modelling techniques, and data management practices.
  • Supervise collection and comparative analysis of regional and international capital market statistics from East African Community member states and other global markets.
  • Produce high-quality presentations for management, technical committees, regulators, and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate stakeholder forums, consultative meetings, technical workshops, and knowledge-sharing engagements.
  • Respond professionally to research enquiries relating to capital markets, financial systems, investment trends, and economic developments.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to strengthen evidence-driven planning and institutional decision-making.
  • Mentor junior officers by providing technical guidance, performance coaching, and quality assurance throughout research assignments.
  • Monitor emerging risks, identify analytical gaps, and recommend improvements that enhance research capability across the Authority.
  • Build productive working relationships with financial institutions, government agencies, academia, development partners, and industry participants.
  • Perform additional research and market development assignments as may be required to support the Authority's strategic objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Public Policy, Actuarial Science, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or another relevant discipline from a recognized and accredited institution.
  • Management Course lasting at least four weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Membership in a relevant professional body such as ICIFA, ICPAK, Economic Society of Kenya, or TASK where applicable.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and analytical software.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit a detailed application together with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae in **PDF format via email to [externaladvert2026@cma.or.ke](mailto:externaladvert2026@cma.or.ke). Applications must be received on or before 6th July 2026**. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of **Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by providing the following valid clearance documents before appointment: Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Certificate. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Certificate. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Clearance Certificate. The Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and merit-based recruitment. Applications from qualified persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. The Capital Markets Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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