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

STUDENT ATTACHMENT – ISSUER GOVERNANCE – 1 POSITION

Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)

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

• Review annual reports and corporate governance disclosures of listed issuers against the Code of Corporate Governance Practices for Issuers of Securities to the Public and other applicable requirements;
• Compile and analyse data on issuers' governance compliance, including board composition, board evaluations and governance audits, and prepare summary reports;
• Monitor material announcements and continuous disclosures by issuers and flag potential breaches for further review;
• Research emerging trends and best practices in corporate governance and sustainability (ESG) reporting to inform the Authority's oversight of issuers; and
• Participate in engagements with issuers, including governance trainings and stakeholder sessions, and prepare related briefing notes.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized and accredited institution.

• Review annual reports and corporate governance disclosures of listed issuers against the Code of Corporate Governance Practices for Issuers of Securities to the Public and other applicable requirements;
• Compile and analyse data on issuers' governance compliance, including board composition, board evaluations and governance audits, and prepare summary reports;
• Monitor material announcements and continuous disclosures by issuers and flag potential breaches for further review;
• Research emerging trends and best practices in corporate governance and sustainability (ESG) reporting to inform the Authority's oversight of issuers; and
• Participate in engagements with issuers, including governance trainings and stakeholder sessions, and prepare related briefing notes.

• A continuing student pursuing a Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized and accredited institution.