Temporary Debt Equity and Other Schemes Assistant

CMA is seeking a driven legal professional for the role of Temporary Assistant – Debt, Equity & Other Schemes for a critical six-month engagement. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience reviewing complex corporate restructuring, M&A deals, and securities issuances.

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 for the following position:

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT – DEBT, EQUITY & OTHER SCHEMES _ 1 POSITION

Contract Period: Six (6) Months Fixed Term Contract

Responsibilities:

Reporting to Senior Officer Debts, Equity and Other Schemes and will be responsible for reviewing applications for issuance of debt, equity securities, spot commodities and derivatives, investment funds and other products to ensure compliance with the Capital Markets Legal and Regulatory Framework and applicable standards.

Key responsibilities forthe position:

1. Reviewing offer documents submitted in support of applications for approval of corporate restructuring transactions, such as Mergers & Acquisitions and private transfers;
2. Reviewing notices, announcements, advertisements and other required publications by issuers of securities, Investment funds and other products and make recommendations of their suitability for publication;
3. Engaging applicants and respond to queries and correspondence from various internal and external parties on the approval requirements;
4. Keeping and updating databases relating to application for approval of debt and equities securities and Collective Investment Schemes;and
5. Undertaking research on best practices relating to approval of issuers, CISs, ESOPs and other products to facilitate review of applications Participating in departmental meetings.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; and
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience will be an added advantage.

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

1. Display honesty, transparency, and integrity in all dealings;
2. Show initiative and meet all deadlines with high quality work;
3. Demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork; and
4. Always dedicated to confidentiality