Capital Markets Authority Assistant Director, Enforcement Jobs in Kenya



Capital Markets Authority Assistant Director, Enforcement Jobs in Kenya; Reporting to the Deputy Director Investigations and Enforcement, the job holder will be responsible for coordination and implementation of enforcement strategies and programs in the Enforcement Division.

Job Responsibilities

  • Overseeing the designing, development, and implementation of enforcement policies, strategies, programs, systems, manuals, and procedures to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity, and increase deterrence.

  • Coordinating the processes leading to administrative actions, defense, and prosecution for breaches of regulatory framework.

  • Coordinating administrative enforcement activities including hearings and ensuring that all statutory, procedural, and substantive requirements are observed.

  • Coordinating the review of enforcement recommendations emanating from Market Supervision and Approvals, Financial Analysis, and Sustainability Departments and proposing appropriate enforcement actions.

  • Coordinating enforcement activities with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations – Capital Markets Fraud Investigations Unit (CMFIU) in relation to criminal violations of capital markets legal and regulatory frameworks.

  • Coordinating collaborative asset tracing activities with the Asset Recovery Agency with respect to assets belonging to capital markets stakeholders obtained through fraud or other illegal means.

  • Coordinating with the Directorate of Legal, Governance, and Advisory Services in supporting legal proceedings in relation to investigations, forensics, asset tracing, investigations, and enforcement where the Authority is a party, including through execution of appropriate pleadings.

  • Coordinating engagements with other relevant government investigative and enforcement agencies including the Office of the Attorney General, Business Registration Service, Directorate of
    Public Prosecution, and Judiciary.

  • Coordinating engagements with other relevant domestic and international strategic partners to promote successful investigations, administrative actions, and prosecutions.

  • Leading in the establishment and maintenance of a database to document information on all Division’s activities.

    Minimum Requirements

  • Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in a Principal Legal Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position.

  • Master of Laws (LLM), Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized and accredited institution.

  • Membership to the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing.

  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

  • Current Advocates Practicing Certificate.

  • Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

  • Proficiency in computer applications.

    How to apply

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