Senior Market Analyst (Senior Business Analyst 2)

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking a Senior Market Analyst (Senior Business Analyst 2) to join the Financial Markets Department. This role supports domestic debt management intelligence through in-depth analysis and reporting on debt and capital markets, providing high-quality insights that strengthen policy formulation and informed decision-making.

Key Job Information

• Position: Senior Market Analyst (Senior Business Analyst 2)
• Organization: Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
• Department: Financial Markets Department
• Location: Kenya
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level
• Application Deadline: Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 5.00 p.m.

About the Central Bank of Kenya

The Central Bank of Kenya is mandated to promote price stability, foster a stable and efficient financial system, and support sustainable economic growth. Through its Financial Markets Department, the Bank plays a central role in overseeing domestic debt markets, supporting liquidity management, and enhancing transparency and efficiency across money and capital markets.

CBK continues to strengthen its analytical and market intelligence capabilities to respond effectively to evolving domestic, regional, and international financial market dynamics. Careers at the Central Bank of Kenya offer professionals an opportunity to contribute directly to national economic stability while working in a highly analytical, policy-driven environment.

Senior Market Analyst Job Description

The Senior Market Analyst is responsible for undertaking Domestic Debt Management Intelligence, focusing on analysis and reporting across debt and capital markets. The role involves monitoring market developments, managing market data, producing analytical reports, and providing timely advice to CBK Management, the Monetary Policy Committee, and other stakeholders.

This position plays a critical role in enhancing the quality, credibility, and availability of market intelligence used in policy decisions, public communication, and financial market surveillance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Contribute to divisional policies and strategies aimed at promoting growth, stability, and access within Kenya’s financial markets.
• Work collaboratively within the Financial Markets Department to deliver on Key Result Areas and demonstrate the competencies required of the role.

Technical and Operational Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial market data and prepare routine and ad hoc technical reports, policy briefs, speeches, and presentations for CBK Management and other users.
• Analyse developments in domestic, regional, and international financial markets to inform monetary and debt management policy decisions.
• Perform daily analysis of media reports and articles on capital market performance and provide informed recommendations.
• Capture, validate, and maintain market data within the Bank-wide Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW).
• Develop, maintain, and manage a comprehensive and credible debt market database covering all financial market segments.
• Prepare proposals and analytical recommendations to support Domestic Debt Management Intelligence initiatives.
• Conduct debt market surveillance, including monitoring pricing trends and identifying potential price manipulation.
• Continuously review and assess best-practice debt pricing models within the Central Securities Depository (CSD).
• Provide timely and accurate market data and analysis to internal and external users.
• Offer technical advice on debt and capital market developments and emerging issues.
• Support the work of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) by preparing analytical reports and presentations for MPC meetings.
• Participate in CBK Communication Committee activities and act as a liaison with the Communications Office on behalf of the Division.
• Update financial market data and content on the CBK website, ensuring accuracy, completeness, reliability, and timeliness.
• Draft responses to public and media enquiries related to financial market developments.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of departmental and institutional objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, banking, public relations, communication, marketing, information science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial markets, banking operations, and emerging financial sector issues.

Work Experience

• At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience in financial markets, debt management, market analysis, or a related field.

Technical Competencies

• Public financial management and domestic debt portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of treasury bills, bonds, and other financial market instruments.
• Portfolio management skills, including interest rate analysis, pricing, and valuation.
• Knowledge of money markets, capital markets, and derivatives.
• Ability to conduct market, fundamental, and technical analysis.
• Understanding of financial markets emerging issues and financial engineering concepts.
• Strong stakeholder management and investor awareness capabilities.
• Knowledge of banking laws, regulations, and central banking operations.

Behavioural and General Competencies

• Highly analytical mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions using quantitative evidence.
• Strong professional ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused approach, balancing internal and external stakeholder needs.
• Resilience and ability to maintain momentum under operational pressure.
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative working style.

How to Apply for Senior Market Analyst at Central Bank of Kenya

Interested candidates seeking careers at the Central Bank of Kenya are encouraged to apply through the CBK Careers Portal. Applicants should register or log in to the portal, complete the online application form, and upload all required supporting documents before the closing date.

Interested candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.

Incomplete applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.