Risk and Compliance Internship at Cytonn Investments

Closing Date: January 23rd, 2018

We are seeking highly motivated, self-directed, team players to participate in an intense 12 weeks training and analyst work in our Risk Management and Compliance Department. The position will afford successful individuals a unique opportunity to participate in the Cytonn Young Leaders Program. 

Responsibilities

• Support the risk management process through periodic independent reviews of the risk management practices and procedures.
• Assist in assessing and measuring all material risks in accordance with Cytonn’s adopted approaches
• Assist in developing robust key risk indicators to serve as early warning indicators of increased risk
• Assist in conducting awareness programmes on enterprise risk management;
• Follow up on agreed risk mitigation recommendations with departments
• Support departmental risk champions in identification and mitigation of risk
• Assist in carrying compliance assignments from time to time
• Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum Second Class honours Upper Division
• A Minimum of B+ in KCSE
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong numeracy, analytical, strategy and research skills
• Ability to explain complex issues and present technical information clearly
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly
• Ready to learn and able to take up challenges as learning points
• A key interest in investments and market trends
• Good communication skills