533 Benefits Management jobs in Kenya

Company Description

Silicon Valley Global PH Inc. is an AI-driven, tech-focused financial engineering firm that specializes in advanced investment management and project funding solutions. Our goal is to help businesses achieve sustainable growth by creating transformative financial strategies through technology.

Role Description

This is a contract remote role for a Trade Finance Consultant will play a crucial role in facilitating international trade by providing financial solutions and managing client relationships. The Trade Finance Consultant will be responsible for managing trade finance transactions, develop strategies and utilize analytical skills for finance and trading activities, and overseeing trade finance operations.

Key Roles:

1. Client Relationship Management:

2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their trade finance needs.

3. Advise and structure bank instruments such as Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), and Bank Guarantees.

4. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

5. Leadership:

6. Set performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and provide feedback to ensure targets are met.

7. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.

8. Financial Solution Structuring:

9. Assess clients' trade finance requirements and structure appropriate financial solutions.

10. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery of services.

11. Stay updated on trade finance regulations and compliance requirements.

12. Business Development:

13. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the trade finance sector.

14. Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain clients.

15. Network with industry stakeholders and participate in relevant trade finance events.

16. Risk Management:

17. Evaluate and manage the risks associated with trade finance transactions.

18. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

19. Implement risk mitigation strategies to protect the interests of both the client and the financial institution.

20. Market Analysis and Strategy:

21. Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth.

22. Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance the trade finance offering.

23. Report on market conditions and provide insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Letters of Credit management and Trade Finance
• Strong Analytical Skills for finance and trading activities
• Knowledge of Finance principles
• Ability to manage trade finance operations effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field,
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business, or related field is a plus

What we Offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

How to Apply

• Send your CV and cover letter to with the Subject line "Trade Finance Manager"

Company Description
At Elevate Credit Africa, we are committed to advancing you financially through a range of unique and tailored products to meet your exact needs. Our mission is to provide exceptional financial services that empower our clients and enhance their financial well-being.

Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Trade Finance Super Specialist located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Trade Finance Super Specialist will be responsible for managing trade finance operations, developing and maintaining client relationships, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Daily tasks include preparing trade finance reports, coordinating with other departments, ensuring smooth processing of transactions, and providing expert advice on trade finance products and services.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of trade finance operations, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in client relationship management and coordination with different departments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in preparing trade finance reports and providing expert advice on trade finance products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry is a plus

Position:
Senior Business Analyst (Finance/ERP Focus)

Location:
Remote from EMEA

Contract Type:
Full-time vendor

Time Zone Alignment:
IST GMT+1

About

In All Media is a nearshore managed service provider focused on team augmentation and digital product delivery. We assemble senior, LATAM-based squads from our vetted Coderfull community (500+ engineers) that integrate seamlessly with client teams to deliver software, data, cloud, and AI initiatives with speed and rigor. Our model is community-driven, remote-first, and outcomes-oriented, with long-term partnerships across multiple industries. All contracts are directly with In All Media.

Project Overview

Join a critical transformation initiative for a major global enterprise focusing on optimizing and modernizing core
Finance and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
systems. You will be embedded within the PMO and Product team, acting as the crucial bridge between key business stakeholders (including C-level and regional leads) and the technical development/integration squads. The primary challenge involves streamlining complex financial processes, standardizing data definitions across international business units, and ensuring seamless adoption of an enterprise-grade ERP solution. This role is pivotal in driving the discovery, requirements definition, and quality assurance phases to ensure high-impact delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deep Process Analysis: Gain in-depth knowledge of current Finance and business practices through shadowing, interviewing, and maintaining a thorough understanding of the supported departments.
• Requirements Management: Analyze, draft, validate, and finalize comprehensive business and technical requirements (user stories, functional specifications) for ERP integration and process enhancement.
• Quality Assurance & UAT: Develop the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy, create detailed test cases, drive UAT completion, and manage defect resolution proactively.
• Change Impact & Prioritization: Proactively examine the change impact of process adjustments on people, strategy, and systems, informing Program Managers on priority of needs.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Engage with PMO leadership to align efforts with the business area's vision, goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Data & Reporting Support: Fulfill ad hoc and recurring reporting requests, identifying reliable data sources, and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) teams.
• Post-Implementation Review: Monitor and measure the effectiveness of processes post-implementation to ensure continued positive impact and appropriateness for the business.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Business Analyst in an Agile work environment.
• Finance Domain Expertise: Proven experience working with core financial processes (GL, AP, AR, Budgeting, Reporting, etc.).
• ERP Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience working with or implementing major ERP systems (e.g., Workday (preferred), PeopleSoft, SAP, Microsoft D365).
• Core BA Competencies: Skilled in business process modeling/lifecycle management, developing business cases, creating user stories, functional requirements, and data mapping/modeling.
• Fluent English for all daily written and verbal communication, as you will interact with senior leaders globally.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Strong knowledge of SQL, dashboard design, KPI tracking, and advanced reporting as a data Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Experience with workflow and project management tools like Jira, Slack, and Asana.
• Familiarity with system migrations or large-scale transformation projects.
• Recognized for independent judgment and developing diplomatic solutions to complex stakeholder issues.

Language

All interviews, documentation, and day-to-day collaboration will be conducted in
English
.

Job Summary

The Analyst, Early-Stage Finance is responsible for conducting market research and analysis on all aspects of Africa's early-stage financing ecosystem in support of pillar strategy, programming and communication. This will include research and analysis on early-stage financing demand, supply and enabling environment issues and trends and support to project monitoring, evaluation, and risk management. The Analyst will also develop content to communicate insights, research findings, and project outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders.

1. Market Research & Analysis

Support pillar strategy by conducting market research, managing pillar knowledge and ensuring the availability of high-quality data and information to inform decision-making.

2. Programme Development Support

Produce analyses to support the identification and design of pillar programming.

3. Programme Management Support

Provide support to the ESF team in monitoring, evaluating, and managing ESF projects to ensure successful outcomes.

4. Communications & Content Development

Develop content to communicate insights, research findings, and project outcomes both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject and 2 years of experience or Higher Diploma in relevant subject with 3 years of experience
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• At least 1 year of experience as an Analyst conducting market research and analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge in Africa's early-stage financing, including supply, demand and trends
• Track record of effective project management with experience of using relevant tools or trackers
• Solid understanding of good research practice with a track record of undertaking quality research, analysing and processing data effectively, evaluation and report production
• Excellent skills in both written and spoken English; demonstrating good attention to detail with grammar, spelling and writing style that will appeal to key stakeholders
• Good understanding of principles of effective communications with a track record of quality materials development, including in Word and PowerPoint
• Team player: ability to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation
• Knowledge and skill in relevant ICT programmes, including MS Office

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge of donor policies and procedures
• Previous experience of working in FCDO-funded projects
• Languages: French, local African languages

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are advised to apply via the application link by
Monday, 15th September 2025, 5:00 PM EAT
.

• Develop, implement, and validate sophisticated quantitative models for financial risk management, pricing, and trading strategies.
• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and build predictive models using advanced techniques and machine learning.
• Collaborate with trading desks, risk management, and business units to understand their needs and deliver quantitative solutions.
• Design and perform back-testing and stress-testing of financial models.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and model behavior to stakeholders through clear reports and presentations.
• Ensure model compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Mentor and guide junior quantitative analysts.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in quantitative finance, data science, and financial markets.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in quantitative finance, financial modeling, or risk management.
• Proven expertise in financial instruments, derivatives pricing, and risk management techniques.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.

Based in Nairobi, SEI Africa hosts a diverse team of multinational experts who combine scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships and influence policy for resilient development. Our work focuses on climate adaptation, mitigation and finance, water and natural resource management, and urban sustainability, supported by cross-cutting research on gender and social equity. SEI Africa currently operates in 16 countries, managing around 20 projects with varying completion periods.

*The role *
The Research Fellow will lead research, development and deployment of climate adaptation and mitigation projects, as well as finance approaches and mechanisms across Africa. Working in the Climate and Energy cluster, you will engage with national and sub-national policymakers, financial service providers, green technology providers, MSMEs, civil society organizations and climate-vulnerable communities.

Main focus areas:

• Researching, co-designing and co-developing climate-related projects, including financing components, tailored to local adaptation needs.
• Collaborate with finance experts, public and private investors, the financial community and green technology providers to design and implement innovative financial solutions.
• Advocate for the role of finance in enhancing adaptive capacity, building resilience and reducing vulnerabilities to climate impacts.

*Key duties and responsibilities *
:***

• Develop new project ideas and collaborate with SEI researchers globally.

• Conduct research on finance for sustainable development, focusing on:

• project- and business-level, including demand-side finance;

• the role of blended finance and risk mitigation;

• sustainable economic activities (e.g. renewable energy, transport, agriculture, adaptation, nature restoration, biodiversity).

• Lead and support fundraising activities with diverse funders.

• Contribute to program communications and outreach.
• Build partnerships with research centres, institutions and financial actors.
• Engage with regional and international climate finance for development networks.
• Produce high-quality research outputs and publications.
• Strengthen SEI's presence by cultivating networks with partners and stakeholders.

*Who you are *
We are looking for a researcher with proven expertise in developing and deploying climate adaptation solutions and related finance instruments at the local scale, using inclusive, participatory approaches.

*Qualifications and experience: *

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g. economics, finance, business, public policy) with at least five years' relevant working experience, or Master's degree with at least eight years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in sustainable business, finance or international development (industry, consultancy, finance, international organizations or academia).
• Track record of co-designing inclusive, bankable adaptation solutions at the implementation scale.
• Strong understanding of adaptation economics.
• Proven record in developing financial solutions for locally led adaptation.
• Demonstrated fundraising success across varied sources (e.g. IKI, UKPACT, NORAD, SIDA, UN agencies, EU Horizon).
• Experience with mixed-methods research tools and methodologies.
• Publication record including academic and non-academic outputs.
• Experience in interdisciplinary projects.
• Excellent fluency in spoken and written English.

*Desirable: *

• Knowledge of international finance flows for adaptation/mitigation.
• Project management experience in a support to research context.
• Regional experience in Africa.
• Working knowledge of an African language; French is an asset.

Personal skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a client-focused environment.
• Positive influence on teams and individuals.
• Commitment to SEI's values, including respect, trust and high-quality work.
• Constructive approach to collaboration and feedback.

Our offer
At SEI Africa, we offer a stimulating position in an international environment. You will be part of a leading multinational, multidisciplinary and multilingual team of experts in an organization where the well-being and development of our employees is a high priority. We value diversity and creativity at the core of what we do. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our ambition is to provide a safe, professional, and creative workspace for all.

Employment at SEI Africa includes:

• Flexible working hours, 37.5-hour work week
• 30 days of vacation
• Monthly pension contribution of 10 % of the base salary
• Monthly housing allowance of 500 USD
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Being part of a world-leading organization that works to bridge science to policy to practice in the fields of the environment and development.

Additional Information
This is a two-year fixed-term employment with possibility of extension depending on funding availability and performance. It is a full-time position with placement at SEI Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya

We apply a standard three-month probation period. Start date is as soon as possible or by arrangement. The position is open to all applicants and SEI Africa will support the process of obtaining a work or residence permit.

SEI has a hybrd work environment, which allows employees to share their time between the SEI office and in-country home.

SEI is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all applicants on the basis of qualifications and competencies, regardless of and not limited to race, national origin, religious beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and/or marital status. We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our institute, and applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply
We are reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than
30 th September 2025
, 23:59 CEST.

We only accept applications through our recruitment system; please apply online using the button below and submit the following in English:

• Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience (two pages maximum)
• Curriculum vitae (three pages maximum)
• Publication list

Use the button below to submit your application. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Questions?
For inquiries about the position, please contact:

Anderson Kehbila, Research Fellow:

For inquiries about the recruitment process, please contact:

My Persson, Recruitment and Competence Specialist: .

About SEI
Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles environment and sustainable development challenges.

We empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are foundations of our work. Partnership is at the heart of our approach, leading to change that lasts.

Our work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity.

We are committed to transparency and full disclosure of our funding. The Government of Sweden is our largest funder, and we also receive funds from a range of public research funders, philanthropic foundations, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, governments, NGOs and other partners.

Through SEI's HQ and seven centres around the world, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all.

• Develop, test, and deploy sophisticated quantitative models for pricing derivatives, valuing complex financial instruments, and managing market risk.
• Perform rigorous statistical analysis on large datasets to identify market trends, predict asset behavior, and inform trading strategies.
• Validate existing models and methodologies to ensure accuracy, robustness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with front-office teams (traders, portfolio managers) to understand their needs and provide quantitative solutions.
• Work closely with risk management and compliance departments to ensure models meet regulatory standards (e.g., Basel, Dodd-Frank).
• Develop and maintain high-quality code in languages such as Python, R, or C++ for model implementation and data analysis.
• Communicate complex quantitative concepts and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the firm's research and development efforts in quantitative finance.
• Stay abreast of the latest academic research and industry best practices in quantitative finance.
• Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to the growth of the team's technical capabilities.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in quantitative finance, with a strong focus on model development and implementation.
• Expertise in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, R, C++) and familiarity with data manipulation libraries.
• Deep understanding of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and statistical modeling techniques.
• Experience with financial derivatives pricing, risk management, and portfolio optimization.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a remote team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts effectively.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing financial institutions.
• Experience with machine learning techniques applied to finance is a plus.