ATIDI: Business Portfolio Analyst

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by ATIDI based in Nairobi, Kenya to recruit for this position. For more information on ATIDI please visit their website www.atidi.africa. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.

Reference Number: SRCE04

Purpose:

Under the supervision of and reporting to the Chief Risk Officer through the Senior Business Portfolio Officer, the Business Portfolio Analyst will support the Risk department in a range of key functions. These include data analysis, portfolio management, reporting, technical reserving, financial modelling, stress testing and departmental project-related duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Data Management and Reporting

1. Assist in managing and continuously updating a reliable and structured database of business portfolio data.
2. Gather, review, and analyse business data to support risk assessment and decision-making.
3. Prepare periodic and ad-hoc portfolio risk reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
4. Improve existing forecasting and budgeting methodologies and conduct periodic Actual vs Expected (AvE) analyses.

B. Risk Assessment and Portfolio Monitoring

1. Assist in managing portfolio exposures and capacity utilisation, including preparing and reviewing capacity tables.
2. Conduct periodic stress testing, scenario modelling, and capital adequacy assessments.
3. Monitor and evaluate key portfolio performance indicators to support business strategy alignment.
4. Ensure compliance with credit risk and underwriting frameworks, identifying deviations and proposing mitigation strategies.
5. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the insurance product portfolio, including premium income, loss ratios, and profitability metrics.
6. Conduct detailed analyses of portfolio data to identify trends, emerging risks, and areas for improvement.
7. Assist in developing and implementing portfolio optimisation strategies to enhance underwriting profitability and manage exposures effectively.

C. Technical Reserving and Financial Modelling

1. Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly technical reserves.
2. Support IFRS-17 reporting by preparing required inputs, assumptions, and data templates.
3. Improve and validate existing actuarial models for capital modelling and reserving accuracy.

D. Process Optimisation and Cross-Functional Collaboration

1. Assist in developing automation solutions to improve operational efficiency using relevant data analysis tools (Python, R, Power BI, Excel).
2. Maintain comprehensive documentation on departmental projects, processes, and operations.
3. Collaborate with project managers, finance, underwriting, and ICT teams to enhance risk monitoring capabilities.
4. Support initiatives for system improvements and digital transformation in the organisation.
5. Conduct regular market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning.
6. Identify new business opportunities and recommend product adjustments or enhancements to maintain market relevance and competitiveness.

E. Perform any other work that may be assigned to you by the Senior Business Portfolio Analyst as long as the work is within the scope of ATIDI’s business objectives.

Role Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Financial Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in actuarial analysis, risk modelling, data science, or a related field.
• Progress towards professional qualifications such as Actuarial (SOA, IFoA, ASSA), CFA, FRM, CQF, CERA, or equivalent risk/finance certifications is an added advantage.
• Progress towards a relevant Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies, stress testing, and portfolio management strategies.
• Knowledge of insurance portfolio risk analytics, including exposure monitoring and capacity utilisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to influence stakeholders and convey complex data insights.
• Self-driven and resourceful, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High level of professionalism.
• Exposure to a multi-cultural environment will be an added advantage.

Closing Date: 10th of March 2026

Please submit an Application Letter, Personal History Form, CV, plus details of your current remuneration package along with the details of three referees to [email protected]

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