The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.Job Purpose Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research Analytics and Knowledge Management the job holder will be responsible for implementing market development initiatives through research and stakeholder engagement to enhance innovation, participation and growth of the capital markets. Job Responsibilities Supervising the implementation of data collection and gathering strategies to ensure alignment with the Authority’s goals, priorities and analytical needs; Supervising, updating and maintaining data in designated database systems and ensuring data confidentiality, integrity and controlled accessibility; Preparing and publishing periodic capital markets updates, statistical bulletins and analytical reports; Undertaking and supervising research on capital markets products, services, infrastructure and emerging issues, and preparing findings and recommendations to inform policy and regulatory decisions; Supporting the preparation and monitoring of divisional budgets and work plans; Identifying opportunities for enhanced data collection and modelling to address gaps in existing models and strengthen analytics across the Authority; Supervising collection, validation and analysis of regional and international capital markets statistics, including data from EAC member states and other relevant sources; and Coordinating stakeholder engagement sessions and overseeing responses to enquiries on capital markets, financial sector and economic issues. Minimum Requirements Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position; Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Public Policy, Actuarial Science, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or relevant degree from a recognized and accredited institution; Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Member of any of the following; Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Economic Society of Kenya, The Actuarial Society of Kenya (TASK) and in good standing where applicable; and Proficiency in computer applications.