1,848 Senior Business Analyst Financial Services jobs in Kenya

• Gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements from stakeholders across various departments.
• Translating business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specifications for technology solutions.
• Creating process flows, use cases, and user stories to clearly define system behavior and user interactions.
• Facilitating workshops and meetings with stakeholders to elicit requirements and validate proposed solutions.
• Collaborating closely with project managers, developers, QA testers, and designers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Performing gap analysis to identify areas where current systems or processes do not meet business objectives.
• Developing test cases and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure delivered solutions meet requirements.
• Providing subject matter expertise on business processes within the financial services domain.
• Contributing to the development of business cases and project proposals.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in financial services.

• Lead strategic consulting projects for clients in the banking, insurance, and investment management sectors.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and financial modeling to inform strategic recommendations.
• Develop and articulate strategic roadmaps for clients facing challenges such as digital disruption, regulatory changes, and evolving customer expectations.
• Advise senior executives on business model innovation, operational efficiency, and growth strategies.
• Facilitate executive workshops and strategic planning sessions.
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Develop proposals and contribute to business development efforts within the financial services practice.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies impacting financial services.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants within the financial services domain.

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, with a strong focus on the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategy consulting engagements for major financial institutions.
• Deep understanding of banking operations, capital markets, insurance, fintech, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, MiFID II).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic framework development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior clients.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams in a remote setting.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives in financial services is highly desirable.
• Strong business acumen and a client-centric approach.

• Identify, analyze, and quantify various types of financial risks across the institution's operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain risk models and methodologies.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and analyze trends to proactively identify potential issues.
• Assess the impact of market events, economic changes, and regulatory shifts on the institution's risk profile.
• Contribute to the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and presentations for senior management, board committees, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the institution's resilience.
• Collaborate with business units to embed risk management best practices into daily operations.
• Stay informed about emerging risks and industry best practices in risk management.
• Mentor junior risk analysts and provide guidance on complex risk issues.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, financial analysis, or a related role within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords).
• Proficiency in quantitative risk modeling techniques and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with risk management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, or CFA are highly desirable.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

• Develop and maintain robust risk management frameworks and policies.
• Identify, assess, and quantify financial risks (credit, market, operational, liquidity).
• Design and implement advanced quantitative risk models and analytical tools.
• Perform stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports for senior management and regulators.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with business units to embed risk management practices.
• Mentor and guide junior risk analysts.
• Propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the overall risk governance and strategy of the organization.

• Master's degree or PhD in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in risk management within the banking or financial services industry.
• Expertise in quantitative modeling, statistical analysis, and financial risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of financial products, markets, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III/IV, IFRS 9).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data analysis and modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience with risk reporting tools and platforms.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM) are highly desirable.

The Business Financial Analyst supports commercial and operational teams by providing data-driven financial insights that enhance business performance and profitability. The role partners closely with business leaders to analyze sales, margins, and cost drivers; evaluate the financial viability of new opportunities; and support strategic and tactical decision-making. By translating financial data into clear, actionable insights, the Business Financial Analyst helps ensure that business plans, pricing strategies, and operational activities align with financial objectives and deliver sustainable growth.

• Tracking daily sales vs target and forecast for the region.
• Prepare, review and distribute monthly sales performance reports by region, sector and corporate accounts.
• Tracking sales and gross margin performance vs target for each individual salesperson.
• Providing insight on customer and regional profitability by breaking down the cogs
• Collecting and consolidating the forecast from each region.
• Preparing the Sales Incentive Performance report on a quarterly basis to determine the payout per salesperson.
• Tracking the sales wins and loss monthly.
• Reviewing Revenue and cogs postings in SAP.
• Reviewing and updating the DOG mapping.
• Partnering with the District Managers to provide business insights but also to understand the business.
• Rebates Management and Tracking
• Direct and Indirect Sales Consolidation and Reporting
• Providing ad hoc sales and gross margin data based on business requirements.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in reporting, or financial analysis.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects and regions.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately critical.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

SAP knowledge is a requisite

COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional financial skills
• Good communication skills.
• Good presentation skills
• Highly-organized with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently as well as with managers and employees at all levels.
• Ability to take direction from, and support, multiple managers.
• Committed to standards of the highest professionalism and ethical behavior.

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
.

• Lead and manage client engagements within the financial services industry, focusing on areas such as strategy, digital transformation, risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct thorough market research, data analysis, and diagnostic assessments to identify client challenges and opportunities.
• Develop strategic recommendations and actionable implementation plans tailored to the unique needs of financial institutions.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and client meetings (virtually and/or in-person as needed) to gather insights and build consensus.
• Prepare high-quality deliverables, including reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering their professional development.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting the financial services sector.
• Contribute to the development of our client's intellectual capital and thought leadership.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting or within the financial services industry, with a strong consulting track record.
• Deep understanding of the financial services landscape, including banking, insurance, and capital markets.
• Proven expertise in areas such as strategy development, digital transformation, operational improvement, or risk and compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid capacity, demonstrating excellent self-discipline and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required by client engagements.

• Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects for financial services clients, from inception to completion.
• Develop and implement cutting-edge strategies to address client challenges in areas such as digital transformation, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and market entry.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to identify key trends and opportunities.
• Advise senior executives on strategic decision-making, change management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Build and nurture strong, trusted advisor relationships with C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor high-performing consulting teams, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Develop proposals and new business opportunities, contributing to the firm's growth objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to client leadership.
• Ensure the highest quality of deliverables and client satisfaction.

• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for financial services clients, including market entry, digital transformation, and operational efficiency.
• Provide expert advisory services to senior executives on critical business decisions, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary consulting projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Develop and present persuasive business cases and strategic recommendations to client leadership.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of the firm's financial services practice.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team.
• Stay abreast of evolving trends, regulations, and technologies impacting the financial services sector.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to leverage best practices and develop innovative solutions.
• Act as a thought leader, contributing to publications, industry conferences, and firm-wide initiatives.