Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
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 positions as Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA):
- Student Attachment – Licensing
- Student Attachment – Human Resource Management
- Student Attachment – Market Supervision (Market Intermediaries)
- Student Attachment – Regulatory Framework
- Student Attachment – Research and Knowledge Management
- Student Attachment – Finance and Accounts
- Student Attachment – Legal Governance & Advisory Services
- Student Attachment – Enforcement
- Student Attachment – Issuer Governance
- Student Attachment – Information and Communication Technology (Operations and Infrastructure)
Student Attachment – Licensing
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Deputy Director Approvals Financial Analysis & Sustainability, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Review notices, announcements and advertisements by licensed entities and recommend whether they are suitable for publication;
- Research developments and changes in the institutional arrangements of the Kenyan capital markets, in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
- Maintain and update databases on licensing applications;
- Contribute to research on best practices in licensing; and
- 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.
Student Attachment – Human Resource Management
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Deputy Director Human Resource and Administration, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Maintain and update staff records manually and on the HRMIS, including medical, SHA and NSSF details, to ensure accuracy and compliance;
- Facilitate induction and onboarding programmes for new, promoted and redesignated staff, interns and attachés to ensure smooth integration;
- Contribute to the coordination and management of internship programmes in line with the stipulated guidelines and policies;
- Learn to conduct training needs assessments and participate in implementing staff learning and development initiatives;
- Coordinate training logistics, including budgeting, travel and documentation, and handle related administrative tasks; and
- 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 – Market Supervision (Market Intermediaries)
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Deputy Director Market Supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Participate in onsite and offsite inspections in line with risk-based supervision methodologies and approved plans, and prepare inspection reports;
- Conduct risk-profiling of regulated persons and prepare reports;
- Maintain a database on compliance by regulated entities with regulatory requirements;
- Keep the electronic database of regulated persons accurate and up to date, and carry out periodic trend analysis;
- Research best practices in market supervision, including AML/CFT practices; and
- 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 – Regulatory Framework
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Deputy Director Policy & Regulatory Framework, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Learn to draft legislative instruments such as Bills, Regulations, Rules, Policy Guidance Notes and Guidelines, and to interpret them;
- Prepare draft legal advisories in response to internal and external queries;
- Conduct legal research and comparative analysis to inform the review, drafting and interpretation of capital markets laws and policies;
- Participate in internal and external consultations on the review and approval of rules issued by securities and derivatives exchanges, central securities depositories and other selfregulatory organisations (SROs); and
- 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 – Research and Knowledge Management
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research Analytics & Knowledge Management, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Update and maintain records and the records management system in accordance with established procedures;
- Receive, record and dispatch mail and maintain related registers;
- Update and maintain file movement registers and tracking records;
- Sort and classify documents for proper filing and storage;
- Maintain personnel records and update file indexes; and
- 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 – Finance and Accounts
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Accounts, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Prepare and post revenue invoices for all fees and levies;
- Perform bank reconciliations for all bank accounts;
- Participate in processing the investment of funds in authorised securities;
- Compile supporting documentation for the preparation of financial statements; and
- 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 – Legal Governance & Advisory Services
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Director, Legal Governance & Advisory Services, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Research and draft legal opinions and advisories;
- Prepare draft contracts, legal instruments and internal policies;
- Prepare memoranda of issues on bills and legislation;
- Participate in handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;
- Receive and record all court processes served on the Authority; and
- 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 – Enforcement
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Prepare appropriate documentation for administrative action;
- Participate in capital markets intelligence-gathering activities for the Department;
- Provide timely feedback to various parties on enforcement matters;
- Compile periodic enforcement reports for internal and external stakeholders as may be required; and
- 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 – Issuer Governance
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
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.
Student Attachment – Information and Communication Technology (Operations and Infrastructure)
Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
STUDENT ATTACHMENT – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE) – 1 POSITION
Attachment Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Reporting to the Director Technology & Business Modernization, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Log and categorize all calls related to Incidents, Help Requests, and Requests for Information, including initial triage.
- Deliver 1st-line technical assistance for common hardware, software, and network issues (e.g., connectivity checks, application restarts).
- Conduct service follow-ups on resolved issues and providing users with basic feedback on call status.
- Assist in preparing weekly reports on service requests and incidents by gathering and organizing data.
- Assist in installing and configuring basic standard software and printers on laptops and desktops with guidance.
Minimum Requirements
- A continuing student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
How to Apply for Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Please Click Here and apply.
Applications should be received on or before 23 November 2026.
Note: Please provide complete and accurate information pertaining to the instructions provided in the e-recruitment portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons living with disabilities
are encouraged to apply”.
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