Senior Market Surveillance (Senior Business Analyst 2)

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking a qualified Senior Market Surveillance professional to join the Financial Markets Department. This role is ideal for professionals exploring job opportunities at CBK and careers at the Central Bank of Kenya, with a focus on monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on financial markets while contributing to the development of innovative market products and strategies.

Key Job Information

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

About the Central Bank of Kenya

The Central Bank of Kenya is the nation’s leading financial institution responsible for ensuring monetary and financial stability, promoting efficient financial markets, and supporting national economic policy. Financial markets jobs in Kenya at CBK offer unmatched opportunities to influence policy decisions, engage with cutting-edge market surveillance technologies, and participate in strategic initiatives that impact Kenya’s economic development.

CBK provides a collaborative work environment, emphasizing professional development, continuous learning, and exposure to regional and international financial best practices. Employees benefit from mentoring, structured career growth, and involvement in projects that drive innovation in domestic debt markets, derivatives, and emerging financial technologies.

Senior Market Surveillance Job Description

The Senior Market Surveillance officer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the domestic and regional financial markets to support informed decision-making by CBK management. This role contributes to the development and implementation of market products, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinates market intelligence and research initiatives.

The position plays a critical role in overseeing enterprise data warehouse activities, real-time market surveillance, emerging product research, fintech adoption such as blockchain and AI, and preparing technical reports and presentations for management and the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time surveillance of domestic and regional financial markets to identify trends, risks, and emerging issues.
• Support product development initiatives, including derivatives, asset-backed securities (ABS), global depository receipts (GDRs), and other innovative financial instruments.
• Research and analyze financial technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other fintech innovations to inform market strategy.
• Prepare management reports, including briefs, speeches, presentations, and speaking notes for CBK leadership and MPC meetings.
• Coordinate international and regional initiatives, including missions with IMF, World Bank, and other stakeholders.
• Manage market data, enterprise data warehouse activities, and website updates to ensure accurate and timely information dissemination.
• Coordinate strategy formulation and implementation across the Financial Markets Department.
• Ensure adherence to CBK policies, regulations, statutory guidelines, and governance standards.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on departmental activities, providing actionable insights for management decisions.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments and act as an active team player to achieve organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Banking, or related field from a recognized institution.

Work Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience for Senior Officer roles, preferably in market surveillance, financial analysis, or related areas.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of domestic debt management, treasury management, and central banking operations.
• Understanding of money markets, capital markets, derivatives, interest rates, and pricing mechanisms.
• Strong analytical skills for market analysis, fundamental and technical analysis, portfolio management, and pricing evaluation.
• Familiarity with investment policies, financial engineering, and accounting and taxation implications.
• Awareness of emerging financial markets issues and fintech innovations.

Behavioral and General Competencies

• Planning, organization, and project management skills to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all outputs.
• Strong communication and information-sharing skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and work ethic aligned with CBK values.
• Collaboration, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to maintain high-performing team dynamics.
• Customer focus, resilience, and the ability to adapt to operational and strategic challenges.

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

Professionals seeking CBK employment or exploring financial markets jobs in Kenya are encouraged to apply for the Senior Market Surveillance (Senior Business Analyst 2) position via the CBK Careers Portal. Interested candidates should register or log in, complete the online application form, and submit all relevant supporting documents before the application deadline.

Interested candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.