Financial Market Analyst

Role overview

Capital.com is looking for a Financial Market Analyst based in Kenya to turn market activity into sharp, timely insights for traders, media audiences, and internal teams. The role combines market research, content production, media-facing commentary, and collaboration with marketing and PR functions.

Market analysis and research

• Build technical market views that present more than one possible outcome and clearly outline the risks, while keeping all communication analytical, educational, and compliant with regulatory expectations.
• Prepare daily updates covering major asset classes, including macroeconomic themes, company earnings, central bank actions, and links between different markets.
• Write forward-looking commentary and thematic research across a broad range of asset classes.
• Turn complex market movements into simple, practical insights for retail traders.

Content creation for marketing channels

• Draft market commentary for local websites and social channels, choosing angles that connect to real market triggers and measurable audience impact.
• Support campaign content that aligns with marketing goals and performance targets.
• Help produce educational and product-focused material by contributing specialist market analysis, including approaches for short-term trading and long-term investing.
• Join video content, webinars, and short educational media when needed.

Media and PR engagement

• Deliver daily written commentary for journalists and clients, covering both immediate reactions and forward-looking perspectives.
• Act as a spokesperson for interviews, TV and radio appearances, podcasts, webinars, and live market commentary.
• Respond quickly and accurately to media questions about breaking news.
• Develop strong working relationships with financial journalists and media organisations.
• Support proactive PR efforts through data-backed stories and market analysis.

Internal collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, PR, and Business teams so that market messaging supports wider company objectives.
• Provide localised market insights to regional teams when required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in financial markets, such as brokerage, asset management, financial media, or research.
• Proven ability to create market commentary for external audiences.
• Strong knowledge of macroeconomics and multi-asset markets.
• Hands-on experience dealing with media or speaking as a public spokesperson.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English.
• Ability to react quickly to market-moving events with clear and accurate analysis.
• Strong analytical ability and a data-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Work-life balance focused environment.
• Annual leave for rest and recharge.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Health coverage and pension support, along with location-specific benefits.
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world for 30 additional days each year, subject to certain restrictions.
• Two paid volunteer days every year to support community causes.

Additional information

This is a remote full-time role based in Kenya. The position includes a generous leave policy, health and pension benefits, referral rewards, and an extra work-from-anywhere allowance of 30 days per year, subject to restrictions. Two paid volunteer days are also provided annually.