Investigations Assistant at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Contract Period: Six Months Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Assistant Manager Investigations.

Responsibilities

• Complaints management including receiving, recording and drafting both acknowledgment and close out letters to clients.
• Engaging with clients, market intermediaries and stakeholders on the alleged contraventions of the capital markets legal and regulatory framework.
• Conducting investigations in liaison with the Capital Markets Fraud Investigations unit.
• Preparing legal briefs and opinions.
• Assisting in the preparation of internal monthly reports and quarterly reports to the Commission on Administrative Justice.
• Drafting of policy guidelines on investigations and reviewing the current legal and regulatory framework.
• Assisting in undertaking investigations as part of fit and proper assessments.
• Attending Capital Markets Tribunal proceedings and preparing briefs on the hearing.
• Undertake other assignments as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B) or completion of the Advocate Training Program at the Kenya School of Law; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or Accounting
• Minimum of one year relevant experience

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication skills and teamwork;
• Proficiency in standard office IT application packagers as well as e-mail and internet