38 Risk Manager jobs in Nairobi

• Develop and implement advanced financial risk models and assessment methodologies.
• Analyze market, credit, and operational risks, providing clear and concise reports to management.
• Monitor and interpret financial market trends and economic indicators relevant to risk exposure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of adverse market conditions.
• Identify potential financial vulnerabilities and recommend strategies for mitigation and control.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to ensure robust risk management frameworks.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of risk management policies and procedures.
• Stay informed about new financial products, instruments, and emerging risk management techniques.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or PRM are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, with a specialization in risk management within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).
• Proficiency in financial risk assessment techniques, including VaR, Monte Carlo simulations, and credit scoring models.
• Knowledge of banking regulations (e.g., Basel III) and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superb communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.

• 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.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and hedging of financial instruments.
• Perform statistical analysis and data mining on large datasets to identify market trends and risks.
• Validate model performance and conduct back-testing to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9) through model governance and documentation.
• Collaborate with front-office and middle-office teams to provide analytical support and insights.
• Research and implement new modeling techniques and methodologies.
• Develop and automate reporting processes for model performance and risk metrics.
• Stay updated on market developments, regulatory changes, and advancements in quantitative finance.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the risk management function through advanced quantitative analysis.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quantitative analysis, risk management, or a related role within the financial services industry.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and programming (Python, R, C++, or MATLAB).
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, derivatives, and risk management frameworks.
• Experience with data manipulation and visualization tools.
• Proven ability to develop and implement complex algorithms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to finance is a plus.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in financial institutions is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support to senior staff members in the comprehensive credit risk analysis of financial institutions across assigned countries in Maghreb and Francophone Africa.
• Participate in on-and off-site due diligences of investment counterparties to identify and assess key credit risks.
• Analysis of financial statements and other financial and non-financial information available on potential and existing partner financial institutions.
• Draft/write concise and credible credit risk opinions to be reviewed by senior staff members and provided to decision makers. Such opinions should contain defined key risks, respective mitigants if identified, and overall risk evaluation from the credit perspective.
• Perform regular and ad hoc internal ratings for the assigned portfolio/financial institutions and outstanding exposures.
• Perform regular risk monitoring of the outstanding debt investments in financial institutions as well as assigned countries of operations, proactively identifying early warning signals and proposing credit mitigation strategies and actions.
• Analyze and understand regulatory and resolution regimes for financial institutions in different jurisdictions (e.g. instrument-specific risk analysis for banks' Tier-2 debt instruments).
• Stay updated on key market, industry, regulatory, and macroeconomic developments in assigned countries of operation.
• Support in preparing concise and comprehensive risk-related communications and presentations to management and other key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Support in development and update of risk management policies, procedures and tools/methodologies.

What we expect:

• University degree in economics, finance or business administration.
• Good understanding of core macroeconomic processes and indicators.
• Demonstrated skills in financial analysis and financial modelling. Good understanding of applicable accounting standards.
• Relevant professional experience (min. 2-3 years) in banking and finance, preferably in credit risk management.
• Knowledge/experience in Maghreb and/or Francophone African countries, understanding of macroeconomic, regulatory and political aspects is considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent English skills (working language) and professional working proficiency in French are mandatory.
• Good MS Office skills with excellent Excel skills.
• Self-starter with attention to detail, analytical mindset and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player, open and engaging communication style and refined inter-personal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to countries of Finance in Motion's operations in Maghreb and Francophone African countries as necessary.
• Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission.

What you can expect:

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with employees of 68 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit.
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture.
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results.
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees.
• A company that offers a flexible and amicable work environment, placing a high value on work-life balance.

We, a team of over 300 dedicated professionals across 16 regional offices worldwide, are committed to advancing sustainable development through pioneering finance solutions. If you relish tackling complex challenges hands-on and crave an adaptable and motivating work environment, we're eager to connect with you.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive risk management frameworks and policies across the organization.
• Conducting thorough risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Analyzing financial data to identify potential risks, including credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk.
• Performing stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the resilience of the institution under adverse conditions.
• Developing and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring compliance with all relevant banking regulations and guidelines.
• Preparing detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.
• Collaborating with business units to promote a strong risk culture and provide guidance on risk management best practices.
• Investigating and analyzing risk incidents, recommending corrective actions, and tracking their implementation.
• Staying abreast of emerging risks and industry trends in the financial services sector.