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Capital Markets Authority

Research and Market Development Officer

Capital Markets Authority

Location

Kampala

Category

Research

Job Type

On-site

Work Hours

Full Time

Deadline

16th March 2026

Job Description

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) hereby announces the role of Research and Market Development Officer. Support growth in Uganda capital markets by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Responsibilities include conducting gap analyses, undertaking research to promote market-based financing, identifying opportunities for new instruments, developing evidence-based papers to support regulatory reforms, monitoring global trends, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Conduct comprehensive gap analyses and surveys to identifybottlenecks in Uganda’s capital markets and propose data-drivenreforms;
  • Undertake action-based research to demonstrate the business case formarket-based financing among external stakeholders;
  • Research and identify opportunities for new capital markets instrumentsto deepen and diversify the Ugandan market;
  • Develop evidence-based research papers that directly support theevolution and reform of the existing regulatory framework;
  • Monitor global technological trends to ensure Uganda's capital marketsremain competitive and secure;
  • Communicate research findings to intermediaries, industry / tradeassociations and professional bodies on the existence and benefits ofmarket-based financing, and investing in capital markets; and
  • Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time totime.

Requirements, Qualifications and Competences

  • An upper second or first-class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution/university in Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business.
  • Administration (Finance) or any other related subject.
  • At least one (1) year’s relevant work experience preferably in the capital markets industry and with broad knowledge or interest in capital markets.
  • Good report writing skills
  • A high level of integrity and professionalism;
  • Ability to initiate projects and read extensively;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to manage effectively under pressure for meeting deadlines;
  • Self-motivated and results driven;
  • Works easily within and with teams;
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills;
  • Ability to interpret legislation and policy
  • Computer literacy i.e., proficiency in Microsoft Office - power point, excel, word.

About Capital Markets Authority

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory body, established in 1996 by the Capital Markets Authority Act (Cap 84) as amended, to promote, develop and regulate the capital markets industry. CMA is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

 

The CMA is mandated by law to:

Approve prospectuses and other offering documents under which securities are offered to the public.

Develop the capital markets through removal of impediments and the creation of incentives for longer
term investments in productive enterprises.

Create, maintain and regulate a market in which securities can be issued and traded in an orderly, fair
and efficient manner.

Cooperate with, any foreign regulatory authority in the performance of its duties;

Implement regional and international standards and best practice in securities markets, securities
regulation and supervision.

Protect investors

Operate an investor compensation fund.

The work of the CMA is also governed by the Securities Central Depositories Act, 2009 and the Collective
Investment Schemes Act, 2003.

How to Apply

Never pay money in any recruitment process. Legitimate employers never charge fees.

Interested candidates should send via email (in standard file types, namely Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat
(pdf) in a single attachment, and should not exceed 10MB) their applications together with a recent CV (with
3 references), copies of academic transcripts and/or certificates by Monday 16th March, BEFORE 5:00 PM.

Applications should be sent to : careers@cmauganda.co.ug
and addressed to:

The Director Human Resources & Administration
Capital Markets Authority,
8th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre
1 Baskerville Avenue Kololo
P. O. Box 24565
Kampala, Uganda

NOTE:


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Your application will only be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the above stated requirements, including submission of documents in standard file types. Zipped files, links and / or multiple attachments are not acceptable.

Send your application to:

Job Overview

Status Active
Category Research
Location Kampala
Job Type On-site

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