CMA Product Development Officers Jobs in Kenya

The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. 

The Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal-oriented, high performers, with strong problem-solving skills, for the following position:

Product Development Officer

Ref: HCA/PDO/7/2015

2 Positions

Reporting to the Assistant Manager Market Development, the Product Development Officer is responsible for:

• Providing technical support to the department as well as undertaking data collection, research and product development activities.


• Preparing research and surveys’ reports on existing and new capital market products and services, performance, characteristics and trends as well as business practices.


• Analysing and making recommendations on local applications of evolving global trends on capital markets products


• Supporting effective implementation or operationalisation of research recommendations and assessing impact of policy implementation.


• Maintaining and updating feasibility study reports, research analysis and survey findings for purposes of decision making.


• Following up implementation of policies, procedures, methodologies and quality standards for introducing new products and services into the capital markets.


• Preparing weekly, monthly, and annual reports or such other reports as may be required from time to time.


• Performing all duties related to relevant data handling (including mining, collection, collation and maintenance).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
 

Qualifications:

• At least an upper second honours Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Economics or any other related field;

Experience: At least two (2) years demonstrable experience in product development in the financial sector with good skills in applied/operational/exploratory research.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Good research skills


• Knowledge on use of research tools and applications


• Presentation and communication skills including ability to write reports;


• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express and statistical packages;


• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity;


• Ability to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; and


• Ability to treat individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences.


• Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision


• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team


• Organization and analytical skills


• Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism

If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, including your current curriculum vitae, copies of your certificates and other testimonials, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

The Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
UpperHill, Longonot Rd
3rd Floor, Embankment Plaza,
P. O Box 74800 – 00200, 

Nairobi

Applications should be received on or before May14, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.