Results-oriented Certified Professional Banker (CCBI) and Finance leader with 10+ years of experience across financial services, fintech, SaaS, and business start-up space. Proven success in delivering end-to-end solutions, especially in B2B and B2C environments as an administrative abstract problem solver. Experienced Credit and Financial Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry, in Kenya and serving the East Africa region and Mauritius. Presently working towards obtaining FP&A certification to bolster my hands-on experience. Also expanding my IT knowledge and competence in Python and SQL. My purpose is to use my experience in Banking, Financial Management and Operations to promote thoughtful, cost-effective, and informed decision-making.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $120,000
Hourly rate: $65
Nationality: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Residency: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Experience
Finance and Operations Executive
Chebu Healthcare (MediTech Start-up) 2016 - 2019
C-suite leadership position collaborating closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that shape business strategy and support key operational initiatives. Created data-driven dashboards to track KPIs and optimize product performance. Managed and led the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function, budgeting and forecasting providing financial direction for the business to stakeholders. Led the HR function and, prospecting and managing partners and relationships. Managed remote cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project execution and operational growth.
Manager, Relationship Credit Support
Imperial Bank 2014 - 2015
Lead a team of credit analysts to achieve portfolio growth and compliance with regulatory standards. Streamlined credit risk processes, reducing turnaround times by 30%. Ensured adherence to AML, KYC, and Basel standards for robust compliance. Pioneered the bank’s mobile banking product, expanding digital access for clients. Delivered significant process efficiency improvements and enhanced customer experiences.
Head of Finance and Operations (Co-Founder)
Guild Investments 2012 - 2019
Led the Financial Planning & Analysis function, providing analysis and models for executive decision-making and capital allocation. Built and managed the company's finance function, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management.
Senior Credit Analyst
Imperial Bank 2011 - 2013
Supported assigned relationship managers to manage corporate and SME Credit Portfolio. Conducted in-depth credit risk analysis in asset and project financing, Financial statement analysis. Managed the loan origination process through to approval.
Relationship Support Officer
Imperial Bank 2009 - 2010
Successfully took on and broke into the role of financial analyst. Responsible for creating analytics content and data visualizations, outlining problems, opportunities and solutions for businesses within an assigned portfolio.
Customer Service Representative, Retail Banking
NCBA Bank 2007 - 2008
Demonstrated excellent communication skills by providing consistent and professional customer service. Maintained high standards in telephone and email etiquette maintaining a 24-hour target turn around time. Successfully implemented the banks’ internet banking solution and launch of the banks retail product dubbed 'MOVE Account'.
Graduate Clerk
Barclays Bank 2007 - 2007
Assisted in developing a merchant information database for Barclaycard Kenya within 3 months. Successfully completed a merchant database clean up and detail upload to the local computer network which could hold a capacity of over 2,000.
Skills
account-manager
analyst
business-development
customer-success
finance
fintech
operations
quantitative-analyst
strategy
kyc
