The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is an independent public agency established by an Act of Parliament under the National Treasury and Economic Planning.
The CMA plays a crucial role in regulating, licensing, and supervising the capital markets in Kenya, ensuring the efficient operation of financial markets, safeguarding investor interests, and promoting the growth of capital markets.
The agency is responsible for overseeing market intermediaries, including the stock exchange, the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC), and other licensees under the Capital Markets Act.
CMA’s regulatory functions involve supervising market intermediaries, ensuring market integrity, regulating the issuance of capital market products, and promoting the development of new financial products and institutions. The Authority is also committed to enhancing investor education and public awareness, contributing to a well-informed and safe investment environment.
The Authority’s leadership is provided by a Board of Directors, which consists of the Chairman (appointed by the President), six members appointed by the Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury and Economic Planning, and representatives from the Central Bank of Kenya and the Attorney General’s office. The Chief Executive Officer leads the management team, working under the policy direction of the Board to carry out the CMA’s regulatory and developmental mandates.
The Authority is currently offering several career opportunities across various departments, including Logistics Assistant (Driver), Licensing, Market Supervision, Supply Chain Management, Main Registry, and Accounting and Finance.
These positions provide an opportunity to work within a dynamic and impactful regulatory environment, contributing to the growth and development of Kenya’s capital markets