207 Lead Financial Risk Analyst jobs in Nairobi
Lead Financial Risk Analyst
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Lead Financial Risk Analyst to join their expanding team. This is a fully remote position, providing a flexible work environment. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization. The Lead Financial Risk Analyst will play a crucial role in developing and implementing risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard the company's financial health. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, risk modeling, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or CFA/FRM certification is highly preferred. You should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in financial risk management, with a strong focus on quantitative analysis and modeling. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with statistical software, is essential. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required. Experience in managing remote teams or working effectively in a remote setting is a significant advantage. The ability to translate complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable recommendations is crucial. This remote role offers a fantastic opportunity to influence financial strategy for our client, impacting operations that were traditionally managed from **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining sophisticated financial risk models (e.g., credit risk, market risk, operational risk).
- Conducting quantitative analysis to assess the potential impact of various risk scenarios on the company's financial performance.
- Identifying emerging financial risks and developing proactive mitigation strategies.
- Monitoring and analyzing financial market data and economic indicators for potential risk factors.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Collaborating with business units to understand their risk exposures and provide guidance on risk management.
- Preparing comprehensive risk reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Leading and mentoring junior risk analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures.
- Staying updated on best practices in financial risk management and quantitative analysis.
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or CFA/FRM certification is highly preferred. You should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in financial risk management, with a strong focus on quantitative analysis and modeling. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with statistical software, is essential. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required. Experience in managing remote teams or working effectively in a remote setting is a significant advantage. The ability to translate complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable recommendations is crucial. This remote role offers a fantastic opportunity to influence financial strategy for our client, impacting operations that were traditionally managed from **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**.
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Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client, a prestigious financial institution known for its commitment to integrity and innovation, is looking for a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Risk Management to join our fully remote team. This role is vital for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization. You will play a key part in developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure the company's financial stability and compliance with regulatory requirements. Your expertise will be crucial in evaluating market, credit, operational, and liquidity risks, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Primary responsibilities will include:
The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field, with professional certifications such as FRM or CFA being a strong asset. A minimum of 6 years of experience in financial analysis and risk management within the banking or financial services sector is required. Proven expertise in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment techniques is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and meticulous attention to detail are mandatory. This remote position offers the flexibility to contribute significantly to the financial health of our organization from anywhere, serving clients in Mombasa, Mombasa, KE .
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive risk assessment models and methodologies.
- Analyzing financial data to identify emerging risks and trends, and preparing detailed reports for management.
- Implementing and monitoring risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Ensuring compliance with banking regulations and internal policies related to risk management.
- Collaborating with various departments to integrate risk management principles into business operations.
- Conducting stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of adverse market conditions.
- Staying current with industry best practices and regulatory changes in financial risk management.
- Contributing to the development and execution of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Providing training and guidance to other teams on risk management best practices.
- Utilizing advanced financial modeling software and data analytics tools.
The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field, with professional certifications such as FRM or CFA being a strong asset. A minimum of 6 years of experience in financial analysis and risk management within the banking or financial services sector is required. Proven expertise in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment techniques is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and meticulous attention to detail are mandatory. This remote position offers the flexibility to contribute significantly to the financial health of our organization from anywhere, serving clients in Mombasa, Mombasa, KE .
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Remote Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 3 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Remote Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic risk management team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from any location while contributing to critical financial operations. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth financial analysis, developing risk assessment models, and providing strategic insights to support informed decision-making across the organization. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial statements, identifying potential financial risks and opportunities, forecasting future financial performance, and preparing comprehensive reports for senior management. You will also be involved in the development and implementation of financial controls and policies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial markets, banking operations, and risk management principles. Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations. Proficiency in financial modeling software, data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python), and familiarity with banking regulations are required. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field, along with relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM), is highly desirable. The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities effectively, and communicate financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders is crucial for success in this remote role. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned financial professional to leverage their expertise in risk management and contribute to the financial health of a leading institution.
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Senior Financial Analyst - Remote Risk Management
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to focus on risk management within their banking and finance operations. This is a fully remote position, offering a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in financial analysis and risk assessment from anywhere. You will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk. Your role will involve developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, models, and strategies. This includes conducting quantitative analysis, forecasting potential financial impacts, and providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial markets, regulatory requirements, and best practices in risk management. Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis tools, and relevant software (e.g., Excel, SQL, financial modeling platforms) is essential. You will collaborate closely with a distributed team of finance professionals, compliance officers, and business leaders. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required to effectively convey complex risk assessments and strategies. If you are a seasoned financial analyst with a passion for risk management and are seeking a challenging, fully remote career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial risks, including market, credit, operational, and liquidity risk.
- Develop, implement, and monitor risk management strategies and policies.
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to assess risk exposure and potential impact.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of concern.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations on risk assessments and mitigation strategies for senior management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk management across the organization.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in financial risk management.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on risk-related matters.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management processes and tools.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, with a specialization in risk management.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and banking regulations.
- Expertise in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools.
- Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and financial modeling software.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
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Lead Actuarial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a prominent player in the insurance sector, is seeking a dedicated and analytical Lead Actuarial Analyst to enhance their risk management capabilities. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise from any location within Kenya. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing sophisticated actuarial models to assess and manage insurance-related risks. Your responsibilities will include pricing new insurance products, evaluating existing product profitability, and conducting reserve calculations. You will analyze large datasets to identify trends, assess financial implications, and provide strategic recommendations to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in actuarial science, with significant progress towards or completion of actuarial examinations. Proven experience with statistical modeling software, such as R, Python, or SAS, is essential. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. This role requires excellent quantitative and analytical skills, combined with strong communication and presentation abilities. You will collaborate closely with underwriting, claims, and finance departments to ensure a holistic approach to risk management. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can provide insightful analysis and drive informed decision-making. The ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a remote environment is crucial. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial health and strategic direction of an insurance leader, all while enjoying the benefits of a remote work arrangement in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**.
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Lead Quantitative Analyst, Risk Management
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a prestigious financial institution, is searching for a Lead Quantitative Analyst to join their remote risk management team. This is a unique opportunity to work from anywhere in Kenya and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing sophisticated risk models. You will be at the forefront of quantitative finance, contributing to the stability and strategic direction of our client's operations.
Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and validating quantitative models for credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. You will analyze large datasets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management. This role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, derivative pricing, and statistical modeling techniques. Collaboration with business units, IT, and compliance teams will be essential to ensure the effective deployment and monitoring of models. You will also be responsible for staying abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices in quantitative risk management. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical prowess, advanced programming skills (e.g., Python, R, C++), and a deep understanding of financial instruments and risk metrics. Experience with risk management software and data visualization tools is a plus. As a lead, you will mentor junior analysts, oversee model development projects, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. This position demands a high degree of autonomy, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to producing accurate and reliable results in a remote setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital for effective virtual collaboration. If you are a highly motivated quantitative professional seeking a challenging and rewarding remote career in banking and finance, we encourage you to apply. The **job location** is remote, and while this position is associated with our operations, no physical relocation to Mombasa, Mombasa, KE is necessary.
Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and validating quantitative models for credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. You will analyze large datasets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management. This role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, derivative pricing, and statistical modeling techniques. Collaboration with business units, IT, and compliance teams will be essential to ensure the effective deployment and monitoring of models. You will also be responsible for staying abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices in quantitative risk management. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical prowess, advanced programming skills (e.g., Python, R, C++), and a deep understanding of financial instruments and risk metrics. Experience with risk management software and data visualization tools is a plus. As a lead, you will mentor junior analysts, oversee model development projects, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. This position demands a high degree of autonomy, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to producing accurate and reliable results in a remote setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital for effective virtual collaboration. If you are a highly motivated quantitative professional seeking a challenging and rewarding remote career in banking and finance, we encourage you to apply. The **job location** is remote, and while this position is associated with our operations, no physical relocation to Mombasa, Mombasa, KE is necessary.
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client, a distinguished financial institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their fully remote team, focusing on sophisticated risk management strategies. This role is critical in developing and implementing advanced mathematical models to assess and mitigate financial risks across the organization. You will be instrumental in creating predictive models for market risk, credit risk, and operational risk, ensuring the firm's financial stability and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include designing and validating complex algorithms, performing stress testing and scenario analysis, and providing expert insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Econometrics, coupled with extensive experience in financial modeling and risk management. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or C++ is essential, along with a deep understanding of financial instruments and markets. You will collaborate with trading desks, portfolio managers, and compliance officers to provide robust risk assessments and develop effective hedging strategies. As a remote employee, you must be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to influence key strategic decisions within a leading financial services firm, working entirely from your chosen location. We are looking for a problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills and a passion for financial markets and quantitative finance. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding the firm's assets and ensuring its long-term success. The role is conceptually tied to Mombasa, Mombasa, KE , but is performed entirely remotely, enabling access to top talent globally.
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Senior Actuarial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a leading insurance company, is seeking a highly qualified Senior Actuarial Analyst specializing in Risk Management to join their fully remote team. This critical role will involve the development and application of sophisticated actuarial models to assess and mitigate financial risks associated with insurance products. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth analyses of mortality, morbidity, and other relevant data to inform pricing, reserving, and capital management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in actuarial science, a deep understanding of risk management principles within the insurance sector, and proven experience in quantitative analysis. Key responsibilities include building predictive models, performing experience studies, and collaborating with underwriting and product development teams to ensure financial soundness. You will also be tasked with staying current on regulatory changes and industry best practices. This position requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency in actuarial software and statistical programming languages is essential. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial stability and strategic direction of a major insurance provider, working remotely from anywhere. The role is conceptually based in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**, offering a chance to impact financial health on a large scale.
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Financial Risk Management Lead
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KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Key roles and responsibilities
Manage Engagements.
- Supporting with the organization and execution of multiple financial risk management engagements (including projects relating to regulatory, credit risk management / modelling, market risk / valuations, etc.).
- Supporting with other strategic engagements to assist clients with enhancing their financial risk management capabilities.
- Developing a client account plan and engaging with a vast client-base within the financial services industry, including banks, development finance institutions, micro-lenders and retailers.
Business Development.
- Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers at key clients
- Contribute to proposal development efforts
- Manage engagement risk and project budget
- Report to Africa USAID account lead partner on key performance metrics – Pipeline & assignments
Team Development.
- Support the development of strong delivery teams, from recruitment, mentoring, on the job development and retention
- Day-to-day management of staff to deliver on assignments and project, as well as perform administrate task over the team management (such as planning, operational matters and budgeting)
- Mentor /coach senior staff with career growth.
Personal Development.
- Involvement in community and office initiatives
- Contribute to thought leadership via at least three activities e.g. articles and speaking at events
- National / local training instructor
- Ensure continuous learning through compliance to 40 Continuous Professional Development (CPA) hours
Risk Management
Ensure 100% compliance to Quality and Risk Management Policies, Standards and Procedures.
Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.
Lead- Financial Risk Management
Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:
- Must have a Master's degree in accounting, business, actuarial science, or related relevant degree course
- Must have a minimum 10 years of experience in a quantitative credit risk-based role.
- FRM (GARP) is an added advantage
- Coding experience is an added advantage.
Technical competencies & Personal attributes:
- Relevant experience within a quantitative credit risk-based role would be desired.
- Well versed in contemporary mathematical / statistical techniques and practices in financial risk management areas (e.g. credit risk modelling, etc.).
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively engage and consult with others across all levels.
- Must demonstrate strategic insights on client management and engagements.
- Experience of leading teams, coaching and mentoring staff.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Drive market opportunities and engage with clients.
- Strong business writing, report writing, presentation and research skills.
- A high aptitude for learning new approaches and innovation.
- Proven experience in formulating business strategy and growth.
- Diligent and committed to excellence.
- Excellent coordination and planning skills.
- Resilience and Tenacity: must be able to always sustain motivation and commitment and can contain and absorb stressful moments and issues.
- Willingness to travel within and outside the region on a need basis.
We offer:
- An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
- Continuous learning and development.
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
- Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
- Opportunity for international travel.
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity,
please use the link below to apply:
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply: Financial Risk Management Lead – Candidate's Summary. Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to quoting '
Financial Risk Management Lead'.
This position shall be shortlisted on a rolling basis.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Senior Financial Risk Manager
Posted 11 days ago
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Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Risk Manager to join their fully remote team. This critical role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive risk management strategies across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk, along with a strong analytical skillset and proven leadership capabilities. Working remotely, you will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to identify, assess, and mitigate potential financial risks, ensuring the stability and growth of the company. This is a remote-first opportunity, offering flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact from anywhere.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks and policies.
- Identify, assess, and quantify various financial risks, including market, credit, operational, and liquidity risks.
- Design and oversee stress testing and scenario analysis programs.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and ensure timely reporting to senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with business units to embed risk management principles into daily operations.
- Develop and maintain risk models and analytical tools.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and industry best practices.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on risk-related matters to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead and mentor a team of risk analysts in a remote environment.
- Stay abreast of emerging risks and market developments.
- Prepare comprehensive risk reports and present findings to executive leadership.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial risk management within the banking or financial services sector.
- In-depth knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel Accords).
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in risk management software and tools, as well as advanced Excel and statistical analysis packages.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders in a remote setting.
- Proven leadership experience and the ability to manage and develop a remote team.
- Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
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