• Job Type: Internship
• Job Category: Audit
• Closing Date: April 1st, 2026
• Location: Nairobi

Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML) is a regulated Fund Manager by the Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority. The company is also a licensed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager under the Capital Markets Authority. Our objective is to offer superior risk-adjusted investment returns to our clients through investments in both the public and alternative investments markets. The fund manager provides Cytonn Money Market Fund (CMMF) (https://cytonn.com/asset-managers/money-market-fund), one of the high yielding money market funds in Kenya, which is fully automated for our retail investors.

CAML investors include global and local institutional investors, individual retail investors, and diaspora investors.

We are looking for dynamic and hardworking individuals with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills to join the Cytonn Young Leadership Program (CYLP) as Internal Audit Risk and Compliance Internship. At Cytonn, we are keen on recruitment as it offers us competitive advantage since our future success is primarily based on acquiring and training the most talented, motivated and capable graduates. 

Under the Cytonn Young Leaders Program, the successful candidates will undergo a rigorous 3 Months (12 week) training, aimed at equipping them with practical and competitive skills in the company’s various areas of operations, with possibility of employment offer thereafter. The candidates will be exposed to challenging yet fulfilling career options with an emphasis on leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills. 

Responsibilities

• Assist the audit team in carrying out comprehensive audits, risk and compliance tasks in accordance to the annual work plan.
• Assist in the evaluation of the internal control environment over compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Assist in review of adequacy of the company’s risks management process.
• Assist in performing independent, objective assurance and consulting engagements designed to add value and improve Cytonn’s operations
• Working with the risk and compliance to develop appropriate risk registers and compliance tracker and process to implement within the asset management business.
• Support the risk management process through periodic independent reviews of the risk management practices and procedures.
• Will be part of team to maintain organizational and professional ethical standards and work independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by management and board..

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum Upper second-class honors
• A Minimum of B+ in KCSE
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong numeracy, analytical and research skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Ready to learn and able to take up challenges as learning points.
• Keen interest in investments and market trends
• Good communication skills