Associate, Policy and Regulations – Capital Markets
Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact. High-level Overview The client is seeking an Associate to provide technical, analytical, research, and project-coordination support across a portfolio of capital-markets development interventions. The role will help strengthen the design, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and reporting of work that supports more effective market ecosystems, improved regulatory frameworks, capital mobilization, and innovation in market infrastructure and products. Working alongside the Capital Markets team, the Associate will complement the Project Management function by focusing on technical content, analysis, delivery coordination, and knowledge management. The ideal candidate will bring strong research and writing capability, sound financial-markets judgment, and demonstrable experience turning analysis into clear project materials, workplans, reports, and stakeholder follow-up. Role & Responsibilities Role: Associate, Policy and Regulations – Capital Markets Reports to: Principal – Capital Markets Direct reports: Consultants engaged in projects Candidates required: 1 Deliverables
Provide technical, analytical, research, and coordination support across the Capital Markets portfolio, contributing to effective project design, implementation, monitoring, and development-impact reporting. Undertake market research, benchmarking, data gathering, and analysis to inform intervention design, implementation choices, and strategic decision-making. Prepare and review high-quality technical materials, including concept notes, proposals, project-approval documents, terms of reference, presentations, briefing notes, and related project documentation. Develop and refine project workplans, results frameworks, implementation approaches, and monitoring indicators, and track progress against agreed milestones and deliverables. Coordinate technical inputs from internal teams, consultants, service providers, and external stakeholders; support workshops, meetings, and consultations; and document outcomes and actions. Prepare draft project updates, implementation reports, development-impact reports, and knowledge-management outputs for review by project leads.
Requirements Experience Required
Four to six years of relevant experience in research, analysis, policy, development finance, capital markets, or a related financial-markets discipline. A demonstrated record of conducting and analyzing research and translating findings into clear written materials for diverse audiences. Experience supporting project design, implementation, monitoring, reporting, or stakeholder coordination in a complex portfolio environment. Experience in a financial-markets environment is preferred; experience on donor-funded projects and in multicultural teams is advantageous.
Technical Requirements
Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, public policy, development finance, capital markets, or a related field, with at least four years’ relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least five years’ relevant experience. Strong market-research, analytical, benchmarking, and data-gathering capability, with sound judgment in applying findings to project and policy questions. Excellent technical writing and presentation skills, including the ability to develop concept notes, proposals, terms of reference, project documentation, and reports. Ability to work with workplans, results frameworks, monitoring indicators, implementation trackers, and development-impact reporting requirements.
Language Requirements
English — professional written and spoken proficiency required. French and/or relevant African languages are advantageous.
Soft Skills
Organized and reliable in coordinating multiple technical inputs, deadlines, and stakeholder actions. Able to synthesize complex information clearly for technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative and effective in a multicultural environment with internal teams, consultants, and external partners. Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating across research, writing, coordination, and delivery support.
Working Arrangement Location: Remote Working model: Remote Travel requirements: Occasional Nairobi/Africa travel Terms of Agreement Required start date: TBC Contracting period: Six-month short-term consultancy Capacity allocation: 4-5 days a week (80 – 100%) <