Financial Market Analyst

Capital.com

Financial Market Analyst leading high-quality market analysis for a trading platform. Delivering insights across asset classes including equities, FX, and crypto while engaging with media.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeNairobi • 🇰🇪 KenyaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Frame technical outlooks with balanced discussion of alternative scenarios and risk considerations, ensuring communications remain analytical, educational and aligned with regulatory standards
Produce daily market updates across major asset classes, including macro narratives, corporate earnings, central bank decisions and cross-asset linkages
Develop forward-looking commentary and thematic research pieces across multiple asset classes
Translate complex market developments into clear, accessible insights for retail traders
Create written market commentary for local websites and social channels, with content angles tied to real market catalysts and measurable audience outcomes
Contribute to campaign-driven content aligned with marketing priorities and KPIs
Support educational and product-related content with expert market insights, addressing strategy frameworks for short-term trading and long-term investing
Participate in video content, webinars, and short-form educational media, where required
Provide daily written market commentary for journalists and clients, including reactive and forward-looking insights
Serve as a spokesperson for media interviews, TV/radio hits, podcasts, webinars, and live market commentary
Deliver timely, accurate written responses to media enquiries on breaking news
Build and maintain relationships with financial journalists and media outlets
Contribute to proactive PR strategies through data-led stories and market insights
Work closely with Marketing, PR, and Business teams to align market narratives with business objectives
Support regional teams with localised market insights when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in financial markets (brokerage, asset management, financial media, or research.
Proven experience producing market commentary for external audiences.
Strong understanding of macroeconomics and multi-asset markets
Demonstrated experience working with media or acting as a spokesperson.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond quickly to breaking market events with clear, accurate analysis.
Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset
Fluent English

Benefits

Comp & perks

**Competitive Salary:** We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
**Work-Life Harmony: ** Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
**Generous Time Off: ** Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
**Employee Referral Program: ** Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
**Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: ** From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
**Workation Wonderland: ** Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
**Volunteer Days: ** Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

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Hard Skills & Tools

market commentarymacroeconomicsmulti-asset marketsdata-driven analysisfinancial analysisthematic researchcontent creationeducational contentcampaign-driven contentstrategic frameworks

Soft Skills

analytical communicationwritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship buildingquick responsepublic speakingcollaborationeducational outreachmedia engagementadaptability