79 Financial Risk jobs in Kenya
Senior Financial Risk Analyst
00200 Njiru Village
KES300000 Annually
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Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join their fully remote team. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating various financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk. Your core duties will involve developing and implementing risk management models, conducting quantitative analysis, and monitoring risk exposures across the organization. You will prepare detailed risk reports and present findings to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for risk mitigation strategies. Proficiency in statistical software, financial modeling tools, and risk management platforms (e.g., SAS, R, Python, MATLAB) is essential. Experience with regulatory requirements and frameworks (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9) is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for effectively conveying complex risk concepts. You should have a proven track record of developing and implementing effective risk management strategies in a financial services environment. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a remote setting are paramount. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial stability and strategic decision-making of the institution, working from any location.
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Senior Financial Risk Analyst
01000 Makongeni
KES190000 Annually
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Our client, a prestigious financial institution, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join their remote-based risk management team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in identifying, assessing, and mitigating various financial risks that the organization faces. You will conduct comprehensive analysis of market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk to ensure the stability and profitability of the company. Developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures will be a key responsibility. You will utilize advanced statistical modeling and data analytics techniques to quantify risk exposures and forecast potential impacts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and regulatory requirements within the banking sector. Proficiency in risk management software, SQL, Python, or R is essential. You will be responsible for generating regular risk reports for senior management and regulatory bodies, highlighting key risk metrics and trends. Proactively identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies will be crucial. Collaboration with various departments, including trading, compliance, and operations, to embed risk awareness and best practices is vital. This fully remote position requires excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining financial risk models
- Conducting stress testing and scenario analysis
- Assessing counterparty credit risk
- Monitoring market volatility and liquidity positions
- Ensuring compliance with Basel III and other relevant regulations
- Preparing risk management reports for senior leadership
- Identifying and evaluating operational control deficiencies
- Contributing to the development of risk appetite statements
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Senior Financial Risk Manager
01001 Gathiruini
KES7500000 Annually
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Our client, a leading financial institution, is looking for a highly experienced Senior Financial Risk Manager to join their team. This is a critical fully remote role, allowing you to contribute significantly to the company's financial stability from anywhere. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust risk management frameworks across the organization. Your duties will include identifying, assessing, and mitigating various financial risks, such as credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk. You will play a key role in developing risk appetite statements, setting risk limits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This position requires a deep understanding of financial markets, sophisticated quantitative skills, and the ability to translate complex risk concepts into practical strategies. You will lead risk assessment projects, conduct stress testing and scenario analysis, and provide expert advice to senior management on risk-related matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of managing enterprise-wide risk in a financial services environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a challenging and impactful role within a reputable organization, contributing to sound financial decision-making in a flexible, remote setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial risk management strategies and policies.
- Identify, assess, and monitor various financial risks, including credit, market, operational, and liquidity risk.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Establish and manage risk limits and controls across the organization.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations to senior management on risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal audit and other departments to ensure the effectiveness of risk management processes.
- Develop and deliver training programs on risk management best practices.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial risk management within the banking or financial services sector.
- In-depth knowledge of risk modeling techniques, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords), and financial instruments.
- Proven ability to lead and manage risk management projects.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
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Senior Financial Risk Analyst
00901 Abothuguchi West
KES160000 Annually
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Our client, a prominent international bank, is actively seeking a highly competent Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. This critical role involves assessing and mitigating financial risks across various banking operations, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring sophisticated risk management models and frameworks. Key duties include conducting in-depth analysis of financial data to identify potential risk exposures, stress testing portfolios, and evaluating the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. You will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial markets, quantitative analysis techniques, and risk management principles. Proficiency in financial modeling software, statistical packages (e.g., R, Python), and database querying (SQL) is essential. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required to effectively present complex risk assessments to senior management and diverse stakeholders. Experience in developing risk reports and dashboards will be highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned risk professional to contribute to a secure and stable financial environment while enjoying the benefits of a remote work arrangement. If you are meticulous, possess a strong ethical compass, and excel in analyzing financial landscapes from a distance, we encourage you to apply. This role is associated with **Ruiru, Kiambu, KE**, but is a fully remote position.
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Senior Financial Risk Analyst
20100 Naivasha, Rift Valley
KES140000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join their esteemed banking operations. This is a fully remote position, offering a fantastic opportunity for seasoned finance professionals to contribute to robust risk management frameworks from their chosen location. You will be instrumental in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization.
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Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative models for assessing various financial risks, including credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk.
- Analyze financial data and market trends to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of adverse economic conditions.
- Prepare detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk policies.
- Collaborate with business units to understand their risk exposures and provide risk mitigation strategies.
- Design and implement risk management frameworks and control processes.
- Stay abreast of financial regulations, market developments, and best practices in risk management.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk management systems and tools.
- Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on risk assessment methodologies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing risk controls and recommend improvements.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial risk management, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
- Proven experience in developing and applying quantitative risk models.
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS) and financial modeling tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as Basel Accords is a strong plus.
- Professional certifications like FRM or CFA are highly advantageous.
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Senior Financial Risk Analyst
01000 Mumbuni
KES210000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join their fully remote finance team. This role is critical in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, conducting quantitative analysis of market, credit, and operational risks, and providing strategic insights to senior management. The ability to work independently and manage complex datasets in a virtual setting is paramount.
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The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial risk management. Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly advantageous. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and experience with risk management software are essential. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required to effectively convey complex risk information to diverse audiences in a remote setting. This is a 100% remote position, offering a significant opportunity to influence financial strategy and risk governance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive risk models and methodologies for financial risk assessment.
- Analyzing financial markets, economic trends, and regulatory changes to identify potential risks.
- Quantifying and assessing the impact of various risks on the company's financial performance and strategic objectives.
- Designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Monitoring and reporting on key risk indicators (KRIs) to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborating with business units to integrate risk management practices into daily operations.
- Conducting stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the resilience of the company's financial position.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Utilizing financial modeling software and data analysis tools to support risk assessments.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's risk management framework and processes.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial risk management. Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly advantageous. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and experience with risk management software are essential. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required to effectively convey complex risk information to diverse audiences in a remote setting. This is a 100% remote position, offering a significant opportunity to influence financial strategy and risk governance.
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Senior Financial Risk Analyst
20201 Naivasha, Rift Valley
KES200000 Annually
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Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join their growing team. This is a pivotal role, offered on a fully remote basis, requiring deep expertise in financial markets and risk management frameworks. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring various financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk, across the organization. Your duties will involve developing and implementing sophisticated risk models, conducting stress testing and scenario analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also play a key role in evaluating the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and proposing enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and a proven ability to analyze complex financial data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including trading, operations, and compliance, through various digital communication channels to ensure a comprehensive approach to risk management. This remote position demands exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior management. You will contribute to the development of risk policies and procedures, stay abreast of industry best practices, and mentor junior analysts. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, remote work environment is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your financial acumen and contribute significantly to the stability and growth of our client's operations from the convenience of your home office.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Identify, measure, and monitor key financial risks across the organization.
- Develop, implement, and validate quantitative risk models.
- Conduct regular stress testing and scenario analysis to assess portfolio resilience.
- Prepare comprehensive risk reports and present findings to senior management and committees.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to risk management frameworks and controls.
- Collaborate with business units to embed risk management practices.
- Monitor market trends and economic conditions impacting financial risks.
- Mentor and guide junior risk analysts in their development.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of risk appetite statements.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- At least 5 years of experience in financial risk management, preferably within banking or financial services.
- Strong knowledge of financial instruments, markets, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords).
- Proficiency in risk modeling techniques and software (e.g., SAS, R, Python, MATLAB).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a remote setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
- Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are highly desirable.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
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Senior Financial Risk Manager
70100 Embu, Eastern
KES155000 Annually
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Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Risk Manager to lead their risk management functions. This is a fully remote position, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere in Kenya. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating a wide range of financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and quantitative risk assessment methodologies. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding the company's financial health and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Identifying and assessing key financial risks across the organization, including market, credit, operational, and liquidity risks.
- Designing and utilizing quantitative models for risk measurement and capital adequacy assessments.
- Monitoring and analyzing risk exposures, key risk indicators (KRIs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g., Basel Accords).
- Preparing comprehensive risk reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborating with business units to embed a strong risk culture throughout the organization.
- Staying updated on emerging risk trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial risk management.
- Leading and mentoring a team of risk analysts and professionals.
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Senior Financial Risk Analyst
20100 Mwembe
KES1800000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join their esteemed banking division. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from any location. You will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing risk management frameworks, conducting stress testing, and analyzing market, credit, and operational risks. You will be proficient in using quantitative models and financial risk management software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field, with significant experience in risk management within the financial services industry. You should possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. A deep understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9) is essential. You will be responsible for preparing detailed risk reports and presenting findings to senior management and regulatory bodies. This role requires exceptional communication skills to articulate complex risk concepts clearly. You must be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a demanding remote environment. Responsibilities:
- Identify, assess, and monitor financial risks (market, credit, operational, liquidity).
- Develop and implement robust risk management policies and procedures.
- Conduct quantitative analysis and build financial models for risk assessment.
- Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio resilience.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
- Prepare comprehensive risk reports for senior management and regulatory authorities.
- Collaborate with business units to integrate risk management into decision-making processes.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and develop early warning systems.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging risk management techniques.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk management systems.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial risk management, preferably within a banking or financial institution.
- Proven experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
- In-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel Accords).
- Proficiency in financial software, data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R), and modeling techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a remote setting.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are a plus.
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Senior Financial Risk Manager
00204 Gathiruini
KES160000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Risk Manager to lead their risk management function from a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's enterprise-wide risk management framework, with a primary focus on financial risks including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk. You will be responsible for identifying potential risks, assessing their impact and likelihood, and developing mitigation strategies and controls to safeguard the organization's assets and profitability. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in financial services, a deep understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9), and a proven ability to manage complex risk portfolios. Strong quantitative and analytical skills are essential, including proficiency in statistical modeling, scenario analysis, and stress testing. Experience with risk management software and data analytics tools is highly valued. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including finance, treasury, operations, and compliance, to embed risk awareness and best practices throughout the organization. This position requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as you will be expected to articulate complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. The ability to influence stakeholders and drive change is crucial. As a remote position, exceptional organizational skills, self-discipline, and the capacity to work independently and as part of a distributed team are paramount. You will also be responsible for staying current with emerging risk trends and regulatory changes impacting the financial industry. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the stability and success of a growing financial institution. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial risk management and a desire to work remotely, we encourage you to apply.
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