Securities Trading: Focus on Derivatives and Structured Products
Organized by the Riara School of Business
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Room G15, Riara University
Riara University is pleased to announce an upcoming Guest Lecture hosted by the Riara School of Business, focusing on Securities Trading with an Emphasis on Derivatives and Structured Products.
This engaging session will be led by two distinguished professionals from Kenya’s capital markets ecosystem, Mr. Justus Ogalo and Dr. Faith Mwende Christopher, offering students and staff practical insights into the workings of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the evolving landscape of investment instruments in Kenya.
Lecture Highlights:
- Fundamentals of derivatives and structured financial products
- How the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) operates
- The role of innovation in developing Kenya’s derivatives market
- Trading strategies and tools for modern investors
- Career and business opportunities in the capital markets
Guest Speakers
Mr. Justus Ogalo
Business Development Lead – Derivatives & Structured Products, NSE
Justus brings nearly a decade of experience in the Kenyan capital markets, having worked as an equities and derivatives trader and later supporting the development of the NSE’s derivatives market. He currently leads the design and rollout of options trading at the NSE and plays a key role in educating the market on structured products.
Qualifications:
- BSc in Economics (Daystar University)
- MBA in Finance & Strategic Management (USIU – ongoing)
- Certified Climate Adaptation Finance Expert (Frankfurt School of Business)
- Associate Member – Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)
Dr. Faith Mwende Christopher
Capital Markets Expert & Researcher
Dr. Mwende has served in senior roles at both the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). She is widely published in the area of financial derivatives and is a member of the Regulatory Sandbox Review Committee, contributing expertise in fintech, innovation, and policy development.
Who Should Attend:
This lecture is open to all Riara students and staff, particularly those studying Finance, Economics, Business, or Entrepreneurship. Whether you’re planning a career in capital markets or simply interested in understanding how to participate in securities trading, this is a not-to-miss opportunity.
Join us as we explore the future of trading and investment in Kenya, right from the source.
