Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
One or more of the following professional qualifications or certifications will be an added advantage: ACI Dealing Certificate, CFA qualification or candidacy, CISI qualifications, CPA(K), ACCA, or other relevant treasury and capital markets certifications.
Experience
Minimum of 4–7 years' relevant experience in fixed-income trading, treasury, capital markets, securities dealing, custody, or institutional sales.
Demonstrated experience in Government Securities markets and institutional client engagement.
Strong understanding of Kenyan fixed-income market structures, trading practices, and regulatory requirements.
Experience in market making, portfolio management, securities valuation, and risk management will be an added advantage.
Technical Competencies
Government Securities trading and execution.
Fixed-income valuation and pricing.
Yield curve, yield-to-maturity, and duration analysis.
Interest rate markets and macroeconomic analysis.
Portfolio management principles and performance monitoring.
Market making and liquidity management.
Proficiency in Bloomberg, Reuters, or equivalent market information systems.
Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling.
Trading risk management and regulatory compliance.
Understanding of securities settlement, custody processes, and primary market auction procedures.