Deputy Director, Capital Markets at Nairobi International Financial Centre

Job Specifications

This is a senior leadership role within the Capital Markets department. The holder reports to the Director and is responsible for overseeing all divisions and operations within the department.

Job Descriptions

The following are the duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies that attract potential NIFC firms to invest in capital markets.
• Attract institutional investors, issuers, and market participants to list, trade, and invest in the local capital markets.
• Collaborate with foreign regulators to promote listing of foreign securities on the Nairobi Securities Exchange to enhance cross-border markets.
• Support potential NIFC firms looking to list in Kenya on regulatory requirements, market entry, and raising of capital.
• Collaborate with regulators and policymakers to promote growth and innovation in the capital markets.
• Review market trend analysis to recommend policies and decisions that enhance growth and opportunities within the NIFC.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, banking, accounting, business, law, actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, political science, or related field, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in finance, economics, banking, accounting, business, law, actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, political science, or related field, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualifications in finance, economics, banking, accounting, business, law, actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, political science where applicable.
• Member of a recognized professional body e.g. (ICIFA, CBI, ICPAK, LSK, ICS) or any other relevant professional body recognized in Kenya where applicable.
• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience.
• At least four (4) years experience in management.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency certificate in computer application.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strategic leadership and vision.
• Client relationship and management skills.
• Policy and strategy development.
• Influencing and advising executive leadership.
• Operational and financial oversight.
• Risk and opportunity assessment.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Team development and organizational leadership.
• Team player.
• Flexibility.