611 Senior Financial Analyst Risk Management jobs in Kenya
Lead Financial Analyst, Risk Management
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a leading financial institution, is looking for a highly analytical and strategic Lead Financial Analyst specializing in Risk Management to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring sophisticated risk assessment frameworks and strategies to safeguard the company's assets and ensure financial stability. You will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential financial risks across various business units. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth financial modeling, scenario analysis, and stress testing to predict market fluctuations and their impact. You will also play a key role in regulatory compliance, ensuring all financial activities adhere to national and international banking standards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior management, treasury, and operations teams to provide actionable insights and recommendations for risk mitigation. This position demands a strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, credit risk, and operational risk. Exceptional quantitative skills, proficiency in advanced analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R), and experience with financial reporting software are essential. The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise reports and presentations for diverse audiences is critical. As a fully remote role, you must possess excellent self-management skills, be highly organized, and maintain effective communication through digital channels. The geographical base for this role is conceptually linked to Machakos, Machakos, KE , but the position is entirely remote. We seek a proactive problem-solver with a proven track record in financial analysis and risk management. A strong understanding of Kenya's banking sector and its regulatory landscape is advantageous. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial health of our organization from the comfort of your home office, contributing to strategic decision-making at the highest levels.
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Senior Financial Analyst (Risk Management)
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Risk Management for a fully remote position. This role is critical in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization. You will play a key part in ensuring the company's financial health and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement robust financial risk assessment frameworks and methodologies.
- Analyze financial data to identify potential risks, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and report on emerging risk trends.
- Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of adverse market conditions.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of risk models and control processes.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory bodies on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with various departments to understand their risk profiles and provide guidance on risk management best practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and industry standards.
- Stay updated on best practices in financial risk management and evolving regulatory landscapes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans and policies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls and recommend improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial analysis, risk management, or a related role within the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
- Proven experience with quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python/R).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and take initiative in a remote work environment.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, IFRS 9, or similar.
- Experience in report writing and presenting findings to executive-level stakeholders.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential financial risks.
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Remote Financial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a leading institution in the banking and finance sector, is seeking a highly analytical and meticulous Remote Financial Analyst specializing in Risk Management. This fully remote position is critical for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks that could impact the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a strong quantitative background, deep knowledge of financial markets, and expertise in risk modeling and analysis. You will be responsible for developing risk management strategies, monitoring compliance, and providing insights to senior management to ensure the financial health and stability of the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, assess, and monitor various financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.
- Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Create and maintain financial models to analyze potential risks and their impact on the organization.
- Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the resilience of the company's financial position.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk policies.
- Prepare detailed risk assessment reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant committees.
- Collaborate with different departments to understand their risk exposures and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in the financial sector.
- Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends and anomalies that may indicate potential risks.
- Assist in the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, risk management, or a related role within the banking or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of financial instruments, markets, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords).
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment techniques.
- Expertise in using data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R, Tableau).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex financial concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are highly desirable.
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Remote Lead Financial Analyst (Risk Management)
Posted 2 days ago
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Our client, a distinguished financial institution, is seeking an experienced Lead Financial Analyst specializing in Risk Management to join their fully remote team. This senior position requires a proactive and analytical individual to oversee and enhance the institution's risk assessment frameworks, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance. You will play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating financial risks, ensuring the stability and profitability of the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in finance, risk management, and quantitative analysis, with a proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior analysts in a virtual environment.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and refine financial risk management strategies and policies across the organization.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data to identify, assess, and quantify various financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk.
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to forecast potential risk scenarios, stress test portfolios, and evaluate the impact of economic changes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., central bank guidelines).
- Prepare comprehensive risk assessment reports, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to senior management and the board.
- Oversee the process of risk mitigation, working with relevant departments to implement control measures and contingency plans.
- Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, providing guidance on analytical methodologies, project management, and professional development.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors, regulators, and stakeholders to address risk-related inquiries and findings.
- Stay abreast of global financial market trends, economic indicators, and emerging risks, assessing their potential impact on the institution.
- Contribute to the strategic financial planning process by providing risk-based insights and recommendations.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, risk management, or a related area within the banking or financial services sector.
- Proven expertise in quantitative financial modeling, risk assessment techniques, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong understanding of financial instruments, capital markets, and economic principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in financial modeling software, statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python), and database management.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a remote team.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of critical financial risk initiatives.
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Senior Financial Analyst & Risk Manager (Remote)
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly growing financial services institution, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst & Risk Manager to join their dynamic team on a fully remote basis. This critical role will involve in-depth financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and the development and implementation of robust risk management frameworks. You will play a key part in informing strategic decision-making by providing insightful financial reports, identifying potential financial risks, and recommending mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial markets, regulatory requirements, and quantitative analysis techniques. You will collaborate with various departments, including treasury, accounting, and operations, to ensure financial health and compliance. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to managing financial exposures.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and profitability studies.
- Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
- Identify, assess, and monitor financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
- Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and controls.
- Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to drive business performance.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and conduct due diligence.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors on financial and risk-related matters.
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting and risk management.
- Stay abreast of economic trends and their potential impact on the company's financial position.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
- Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CPA are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or risk management within the financial services industry.
- Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Strong knowledge of risk management principles, techniques, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency in financial analysis software, ERP systems, and data visualization tools.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
- Experience with data analysis and business intelligence tools is a plus.
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Senior Remote Financial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 1 day ago
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Our client, a reputable financial institution, is actively recruiting a Senior Remote Financial Analyst specializing in Risk Management. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health and stability of the organization by identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical background, a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, and a proven ability to develop and implement effective risk management strategies. You will be responsible for analyzing financial data, conducting stress tests, evaluating investment portfolios, and providing insightful recommendations to senior management. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding the company's assets. Collaboration with various departments, including treasury, compliance, and investment teams, will be a key aspect of this role. The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential. This remote role demands a high degree of autonomy, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills. We are seeking a candidate who is proactive, possesses strong ethical standards, and is dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of financial integrity. Experience with financial modeling software, risk assessment tools, and regulatory frameworks is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned financial professional to leverage their expertise in a flexible, remote setting, making a significant impact on the organization's financial resilience and long-term success. Your analysis and recommendations will directly influence strategic financial decisions and contribute to robust risk mitigation efforts.
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Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Management (Remote)
Posted 18 days ago
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Our client is looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst with a specialization in Risk Management to join their fully remote finance team. This critical role will involve assessing financial risks, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring the company's financial stability and compliance. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth financial modeling, scenario analysis, and stress testing to identify potential vulnerabilities. This position requires a thorough understanding of financial markets, investment principles, and regulatory frameworks. You will work closely with various departments to gather data, assess risks associated with new projects or investments, and provide actionable insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills and proficiency in financial software and analytical tools. As this is a remote-first role, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across different locations. You will be expected to produce clear and concise reports, present findings, and contribute to strategic financial planning. Key responsibilities include monitoring market trends, evaluating credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk, and recommending appropriate control measures. You will also play a part in developing and implementing internal financial policies and procedures. The ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy is paramount. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to make a significant impact within a leading organization, leveraging their expertise in risk management from a remote setting. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for financial integrity and risk mitigation, and you thrive in a flexible, remote work environment, we encourage you to apply. This role supports our client's financial operations, with the context of its activities relevant to Bungoma, Bungoma, KE , while being performed entirely remotely.
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Remote Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Risk Management to join their fully remote team. This critical role will involve assessing financial risks, developing mitigation strategies, and providing insights to support sound financial decision-making. You will be responsible for analyzing financial data, conducting risk assessments, modeling potential financial scenarios, and preparing comprehensive reports for senior management. The ideal candidate possesses a strong financial background, exceptional analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of risk management principles within the banking sector. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute significant value to a leading financial institution from a remote location.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting in-depth analysis of financial statements, market trends, and economic conditions to identify potential risks.
- Developing and implementing sophisticated financial models to assess credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of existing risk management policies and procedures and recommending enhancements.
- Preparing detailed risk assessment reports, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborating with various departments to understand their risk exposure and provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations.
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of risk management frameworks and tools.
- Providing strategic recommendations to optimize risk-return profiles.
- Staying current with industry best practices and emerging risks in financial services.
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Financial Risk Management
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a distinguished financial institution, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their remote-based risk management team. This pivotal role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining complex mathematical models to assess and manage financial risks across various portfolios. You will be instrumental in driving data-driven decision-making by providing in-depth analysis, insights, and risk metrics to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in finance, statistics, econometrics, and programming, with a proven ability to apply these skills to real-world financial challenges. This is a fully remote position, demanding excellent self-management, communication, and collaboration skills to thrive within a distributed team.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate, and implement quantitative models for risk assessment, pricing, and hedging of financial instruments (e.g., derivatives, credit, market risk).
- Conduct rigorous statistical analysis and back-testing of models to ensure their accuracy and effectiveness.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and potential risk exposures.
- Create clear and concise reports and visualizations summarizing risk assessments and model performance for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with front-office, trading, and compliance teams to understand business needs and translate them into quantitative solutions.
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices in financial risk management.
- Develop and maintain robust code for model implementation, testing, and production deployment using languages like Python, R, or C++.
- Contribute to the enhancement and optimization of existing risk management frameworks and methodologies.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the team's overall technical expertise.
- Effectively communicate complex quantitative concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences in a remote setting.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Physics.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, risk management, or financial modeling.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and risk management principles.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, econometrics, and time-series analysis.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in finance (e.g., Python, R, C++, SQL).
- Experience with risk management software and platforms is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
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Senior Financial Analyst - Credit Risk Management
Posted 8 days ago
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Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join their Credit Risk Management department. This role will be based in Garissa, Garissa, KE and will offer a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for assessing and managing credit risk across various portfolios, developing risk models, and providing strategic insights to senior management. Your expertise will be critical in safeguarding the financial health of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements and credit data to assess the creditworthiness of corporate clients and counterparties.
- Develop, validate, and implement credit risk models and scoring systems.
- Monitor and analyze credit portfolio performance, identifying trends, potential risks, and opportunities for mitigation.
- Prepare comprehensive credit reports, risk assessments, and recommendations for loan approvals and credit limit setting.
- Evaluate economic conditions and industry trends to forecast potential impacts on credit risk.
- Work closely with business units to ensure adherence to credit policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain documentation for credit risk models and methodologies.
- Assist in stress testing the credit portfolio and assessing capital adequacy.
- Stay informed about regulatory requirements and industry best practices in credit risk management.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts within the team.
- Contribute to the development of new risk management tools and strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., FRM, CFA) is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in credit analysis, risk management, or financial analysis within the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong understanding of financial modeling, statistical analysis, and credit risk modeling techniques.
- Proficiency in using financial software, databases, and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, R, Python).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Experience with hybrid work models and effective remote collaboration.
- Knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements related to credit risk.
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