The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.

INTERN – ISSUER GOVERNANCE SUSTAINABILITY – 1 POSITION

Internship Period: 1 year (non-renewable)

Reporting to the Deputy Director Approvals Financial Analysis & Deputy Director Approvals Financial Analysis & Sustainability, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting in conducting analysis of corporate governance structures and practices by issuers of securities to determine compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance Practices for issuers of securities;
• Assisting in organizing and participating in forums and other engagements with the issuers of securities, the institutional investors and other key stakeholders to facilitate compliance with the code for corporate governance and the stewardship code;
• Organizing and participating in capacity workshops and seminars for institutional investors and issuers on Corporate Governance;
• Maintaining updated databases on all information on corporate governance compliance and standards and undertake trend analysis;
• Assisting in implementing quality management systems and continuously identify and manage risks.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Law (LLB), Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Management, ICT, Agriculture, Actuarial Science, Mathematics/Statistics & Accounting or equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution

Key skills and Competencies

• Professional and personal integrity;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Report writing skills; and,
• Attention to detail.

• Assisting in conducting analysis of corporate governance structures and practices by issuers of securities to determine compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance Practices for issuers of securities;
• Assisting in organizing and participating in forums and other engagements with the issuers of securities, the institutional investors and other key stakeholders to facilitate compliance with the code for corporate governance and the stewardship code;
• Organizing and participating in capacity workshops and seminars for institutional investors and issuers on Corporate Governance;
• Maintaining updated databases on all information on corporate governance compliance and standards and undertake trend analysis;
• Assisting in implementing quality management systems and continuously identify and manage risks.

• Professional and personal integrity;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Report writing skills; and,
• Attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Law (LLB), Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Management, ICT, Agriculture, Actuarial Science, Mathematics/Statistics & Accounting or equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution