Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority

The Capital Markets Authority, a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya, invites applications for the following Industrial Attachment positions:

Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)

STUDENT ATTACHMENT INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE) - 1 POSITION

Reporting to the Director Technology & Business Modernization, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Logging and categorizing all calls related to Incidents, Help Requests, and Requests for Information, including initial triage;
2. Deliver 1st-line technical assistance for common hardware, software, and network issues (e.g., connectivity checks, application restarts);
3. Conducting service follow-ups on resolved issues and providing users with basic feedback on call status;
4. Assisting in preparing weekly reports on service requests and incidents by gathering and organizing data; and
5. Assisting in installing and configuring basic standard software and printers on laptops and desktops with guidance.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Diploma or a Bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.

STUDENT ATTACHMENT – ISSUER GOVERNANCE – 1 POSITION

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

1. 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.

STUDENT ATTACHMENT - ENFORCEMENT - 1 POSITION

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Prepare appropriate documentation for administrative action;
2. Participate in capital markets intelligence-gathering activities for the Department;
3. Provide timely feedback to various parties on enforcement matters;
4. Compile periodic enforcement reports for internal and external stakeholders as may be required; and
5. Contribute to the use of alternative dispute resolution measures in resolving disputes.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree or a continuing student undertaking the Diploma in Law (Paralegal Training Programme) at the Kenya School of Law.

STUDENT ATTACHMENT - LEGAL GOVERNANCE & ADVISORY SERVICES - 1 POSITION

Reporting to the Director, Legal Governance & Advisory Services, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Research and draft legal opinions and advisories;
2. Prepare draft contracts, legal instruments and internal policies;
3. Prepare memoranda of issues on bills and legislation;
4. Participate in handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;
5. Receive and record all court processes served on the Authority; and
6. Conduct legal research in support of cases filed in court for or against the Authority.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree or a continuing student undertaking the Diploma in Law (Paralegal Training Programme) at the Kenya School of Law.

STUDENT ATTACHMENT - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS-1 POSITION

Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Accounts, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Prepare and post revenue invoices for all fees and levies;
2. Perform bank reconciliations for all bank accounts;
3. Participate in processing the investment of funds in authorised securities;
4. Compile supporting documentation for the preparation of financial statements; and
5. Follow up on the collection of debts from customers.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting Option), Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

STUDENT ATTACHMENT - RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - 1 POSITION

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research Analytics & Knowledge Management, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Update and maintain records and the records management system in accordance with established procedures;
2. Receive, record and dispatch mail and maintain related registers;
3. Update and maintain file movement registers and tracking records;
4. Sort and classify documents for proper filing and storage;
5. Maintain personnel records and update file indexes; and
6. Ensure security and proper custody of information and records within the registry and archives.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Information Science, Financial Engineering, Library and Information Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science or relevant degree from a recognized and accredited institution.

STUDENT ATTACHMENT - REGULATORY FRAMEWORK-1 POSITION

Reporting to the Deputy Director Policy & Regulatory Framework, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Learn to draft legislative instruments such as Bills, Regulations, Rules, Policy Guidance Notes and Guidelines, and to interpret them;
2. Prepare draft legal advisories in response to internal and external queries;
3. Conduct legal research and comparative analysis to inform the review, drafting and interpretation of capital markets laws and policies;
4. Participate in internal and external consultations on the review and approval of rules issued by securities and derivatives exchanges, central securities depositories and other self-regulatory organisations (SROs); and
5. Contribute to internal consultations by providing legal input to other departments.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree or a continuing student undertaking the Diploma in Law (Paralegal Training Programme) at the Kenya School of Law.

STUDENT ATTACHMENT POSITION -MARKET SUPERVISION (MARKET INTERMEDIARIES) - 1

Reporting to the Deputy Director Market Supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Participate in onsite and offsite inspections in line with risk-based supervision methodologies and approved plans, and prepare inspection reports;
2. Conduct risk-profiling of regulated persons and prepare reports;
3. Maintain a database on compliance by regulated entities with regulatory requirements;
4. Keep the electronic database of regulated persons accurate and up to date, and carry out periodic trend analysis;
5. Research best practices in market supervision, including AML/CFT practices; and
6. Learn to implement quality management systems and contribute to identifying and managing risks.

Minimum Requirements

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

STUDENT ATTACHMENT - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 1 POSITION

Reporting to the Deputy Director Human Resource and Administration, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Maintain and update staff records manually and on the HRMIS, including medical, SHA and NSSF details, to ensure accuracy and compliance;
2. Facilitate induction and onboarding programmes for new, promoted and redesignated staff, interns and attachés to ensure smooth integration;
3. Contribute to the coordination and management of internship programmes in line with the stipulated guidelines and policies;
4. Learn to conduct training needs assessments and participate in implementing staff learning and development initiatives;
5. Coordinate training logistics, including budgeting, travel and documentation, and handle related administrative tasks; and
6. Organise in-house and external training programmes to enhance staff capacity.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Diploma in Human Resource Management, Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

STUDENT ATTACHMENT - LICENSING - 1 POSITION

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

1. Review notices, announcements and advertisements by licensed entities and recommend whether they are suitable for publication;
2. Research developments and changes in the institutional arrangements of the Kenyan capital markets, in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
3. Maintain and update databases on licensing applications;
4. Contribute to research on best practices in licensing; and
5. Update the status of all outstanding licensing applications received by the Division, in liaison with officers from other divisions in the Department.

Minimum Requirements

A continuing student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Law (LLB), Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Management, Actuarial Science, Mathematics/Statistics or equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-solving Skills
• Ethical Conduct

Deadline: Monday, November 23, 2026

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