Financial Risk Management & Data:
- Working with the team to deliver engagements related to financial risk management (credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk and operational risk), enterprise risk management, data analytics, 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
- 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.
- Ability to deliver bespoke risk-related training programs to clients
Client relations:
- Manage client relationships, including attending 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:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Financial engineering, Business, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or related relevant degree course.
- Must have 4 - 6 years of experience working in Financial Risk Management with a focus on Credit Risk.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience working with a consultancy for clients in the financial services sector.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing and/ or developing financial and credit risk models (IFRS 9 models, credit scorecards, stress testing models, ICAAP / ILAAP, operational models, etc.)
- Good understanding of banking regulations across East Africa with a keen focus on regulatory capital regimes, capital and liquidity assessment programs, Basel guidelines, etc.
- Must have a relevant professional qualification such as FRM, ERM, ACCA, CFA, CPA.
- Certifications in Stress Testing, ESG and climate risk would be an added advantage
- Familiarity with data privacy and AML/CFT/PF regulations
- Proficiency in Excel with basic programming skills (R, Python)
The following personal qualities are preferred:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to think commercially, technically, and strategically
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Effective leadership, supervisory, and mentoring abilities
- Proactive and innovative mindset
- Strong business acumen and client-facing skills
- Responsible, accountable, and results-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time