Temporary Assistant – Investigations at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT – INVESTIGATIONS – 1 POSITION
Contract Period: Six Months Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Senior Manager Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting in investigating suspected cases of market manipulation and abuse and make appropriate recommendations;
• Assisting in conducting forensic investigations and asset tracing and make appropriate recommendations;
• Facilitating alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms;
• Carrying out intelligence gathering for the Investigations Unit;
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly investigations updates to Authority management and to the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ);
• Drafting of policy guidelines on investigations and reviewing the current legal and regulatory framework to enhance investor protection; and
• Assisting in undertaking investigations as part of fit and proper assessments

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B) OR Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or Accounting and or Bachelor of Arts.
• At least one-year relevant experience in an investigation’s environment will be an added advantage.

Key skills and Competencies

• Analytical and Research Skills
• Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Good interviewing skills and professional report writing
• Critical Thinking skills
• Team player, collaboration, professionalism
• Integrity and confidentiality