Student Attachment Opportunities at Capital Markets Authority – Launch Your Career in Law, Finance, and Commodities

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is offering exciting industrial attachment opportunities for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in Kenya’s capital markets. These attachments provide practical exposure in legal affairs, market supervision, commodities, and market deepening, giving students a chance to build skills, networks, and professional knowledge.

Attachée – Legal Affairs
Reference No: 729
Reports To: Senior Officer, Legal Affairs
Job Purpose: Gain experience in legal matters, corporate governance, and ESG initiatives within Kenya’s capital markets.
Responsibilities include organizing workshops and seminars, updating corporate governance databases, analyzing shareholding data, conducting research, maintaining court and contract files, and updating judicial precedents.
Qualifications: Continuing student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, or Certified Secretary (CS) student.
Apply here: https://hrmis.cma.or.ke/Jobpostings/DetailsJobPosting/150
Deadline: March 23, 2026

Attachée – Market Supervision
Reference No: 728
Reports To: Senior Manager, Market Supervision
Job Purpose: Acquire practical experience in market supervision, financial reporting, and regulatory monitoring.
Responsibilities include compiling and updating departmental databases, collecting market news, providing administrative support, and supporting events and trainings.
Qualifications: Continuing student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Commerce, or related fields.
Apply here: https://hrmis.cma.or.ke/Jobpostings/DetailsJobPosting/149
Deadline: March 23, 2026

Attachée – Commodities
Reference No: 725
Reports To: Ag. Senior Manager, Commodities
Job Purpose: Gain exposure in shaping policies, regulations, and infrastructure for Kenya’s commodities markets.
Responsibilities include conducting surveys and desk studies, assessing commodity trading infrastructure, and supporting the development of legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks for the spot commodities market.
Qualifications: Continuing student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Finance, or related fields.
Apply here: https://hrmis.cma.or.ke/Jobpostings/DetailsJobPosting/148
Deadline: March 23, 2026

Attachée – Market Deepening
Reference No: 724
Reports To: Senior Manager, Market Deepening
Job Purpose: Develop skills in enhancing the adoption of financial products and services in the capital markets.
Responsibilities include implementing engagement programs with issuers and intermediaries, conducting demand assessments and product reviews, and developing business intelligence reports to support improved product uptake.
Qualifications: Continuing student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields.
Apply here: https://hrmis.cma.or.ke/Jobpostings/DetailsJobPosting/147
Deadline: March 23, 2026

These attachments offer a unique opportunity for students to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to Kenya’s capital markets. Applications are open to all eligible students and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The CMA does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.