Hybrid Financial Markets Consultant

at Allied Talent Partners

• Job title: Financial Markets Consultant
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya

About the role

• Financial Markets Consultant providing analytical, project management support in financial markets for sustainable development initiatives. Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance evidence-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of projects and programmes, including preparation of approval documents and drafting of terms of reference.
• Track implementation milestones and support project coordination to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Collect, analyse, and update portfolio and project data.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks, including development impact reporting and risk analysis.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and inform programme refinement.
• Synthesize research findings and project outcomes into knowledge products, including briefing notes, blogs, newsletters, and opinion pieces.
• Support preparation of technical content for events and contribute to post-event follow-up and monitoring.
• Support financial and resource planning, including budget tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
• Assist project leads in tracking programme implementation against workplans and budgets.
• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and market stakeholders to support collaboration and partnership management.
• Undertake market research and maintain data flows to inform strategy execution.
• Support knowledge management initiatives that strengthen the team's evidence base and thought leadership.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience in finance, investments, capital markets, or a related field, including experience in an analytical or support role.
• Prior experience in the financial sector (e.g. banking, asset management, DFIs, or consulting).
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder and multicultural environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, investments, actuarial science, or international development.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, investment products, and emerging trends, including responsible investing, impact finance, and blended finance.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including Excel-based analysis and preparation of high-quality presentations.
• Ability to support monitoring, evaluation, and results tracking processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination capabilities.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.