Fixed Income Back Office Associate

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Reporting Line: Head of Fixed Income

Introduction to Standard Investment Bank

Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB) is a leading financial services firm in Kenya founded in 1995. The firm offers individual and institutional clients a single point of entry for Asset Management, Securities Trading, Market Research, Investment Management and Corporate Finance.

SIB is a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as an Investment Bank and the Retirement Benefits Authority as a Pensions Fund Manager.

SIB is also licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to operate Special Collective Investment Schemes (CISs), in line with the provisions of the Capital Markets Act and the Capital Markets (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2023.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and settle fixed income trades (bonds, T-bills, repos) across multiple markets
• Reconcile trades, invoices, and cash flows with custodians and counterparties
• Monitor and resolve trade discrepancies and breaks
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with traders, middle office, and custodians to ensure timely and accurate processing

Knowledge & Experience Required

•  2+ years’ experience in operations or back office (fixed income preferred)
•  Strong understanding of fixed income products and settlement cycles
•  Proficient in MS Excel and financial systems (e.g. Bloomberg, Refinitive; Broker Back Office is a plus)
•  Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
•  A team player with strong communication skills

Why Join Us?

We offer a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact processes at the heart of capital markets.