Job Description:

About the Job

This position is within KPMG and involves managing financial risk management engagements, assisting clients in enhancing their capabilities, developing client relationships, and leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Support with organizing and executing multiple financial risk management engagements.
• Support with other strategic engagements to assist clients with enhancing their financial risk management capabilities.
• Develop a client account plan and engage with a vast client-base within the financial services industry.
• 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.
• Support the development of strong delivery teams (recruitment, mentoring, development, retention).
• Day-to-day management of staff to deliver on assignments and projects.
• Mentor/coach senior staff with career growth.
• Involvement in community and office initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership.
• National/local training instructor.
• Ensure continuous learning through compliance to CPD hours.
• Ensure 100% compliance to Quality and Risk Management Policies, Standards and Procedures.
• Any other assigned tasks.

Requirements

• 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.
• Relevant experience within a quantitative credit risk-based role.
• Well versed in contemporary mathematical/statistical techniques in financial risk management areas.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the region.