Financial Risk Management and Data Analyst at Zamara Kenya

Financial Risk Management & Data:

• Working with the team to deliver on engagements related to data analytics, financial risk management and compliance.
• Adaptability in learning about various compliance and regulatory requirements in addition to global best practices.
• Ability to research and develop various processes and systems.
• Responsible for supporting a portfolio of clients under the supervision of a senior resource.
• Timely delivery of projects as per set deadlines.
• Undertaking data checks & analysis as well as preparing project reports.
• Help develop and implement processes and standards.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality output whilst working on a wide range of concurrent assignments.

Client relations:

• Accompany senior resource to client meetings and have greater involvement in terms of presentations and discussions.
• Initiate and support business development and client relations including working on proposals and tenders.

Billing and debt collection:

• Assist accounts with billing and collection of all pursued but uncollected debts.

Professional development:

• Develop expert knowledge of all the processes/procedures & systems used for Data & Banking projects.
• Develop technical knowledge through formal and on the job training.
• Initiate a project and work on it to completion.
• Take ownership on research initiatives and participate in R&D projects.

Experience and personal qualities

The following experience is preferred:

• Proven experience in a similar environment together with strong capabilities and ability to communicate with impact.
• Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Actuarial Science or related field.
• Knowledge and awareness of the financial services industry.
• MS Office with focus on Excel, Word, PowerPoint Power BI.
• Basic programming skills.
• 1-2 years experience at a financial services consultancy, bank or insurance company.