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Education
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EZINAH MOMANYI

Financial Engineer
Nairobi

Summary

Momanyi is a financial engineer and analyst with a proven track record both in client-facing and back office financial roles, including trade finance advisory, pension advisory, business analysis, and asset management. Expertise in building and managing client relationships, analyzing investment opportunities, and preparing detailed financial reports. Combines strong technical skills in data analysis and financial modeling with excellent interpersonal abilities to translate complex data into strategic insights and actionable solutions. A proactive leader dedicated to driving performance and fostering long-term client trust.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Retirement Benefits Advisor

CIC Insurance Group
01.2025 - Current

Business Development & Client Acquisition: Prospect and onboard new corporate and individual clients for retirement schemes (Pension, Provident Funds, Personal Plans), consistently exceeding quarterly sales targets.
Proposal Preparation & RFP Management: Develop detailed, compliant, and competitive retirement benefit proposals in response to formal RFPs and client requests. Coordinate with underwriting and legal teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with CIC’s offerings and RBA regulations.
Client Presentations & Advisory: Conduct compelling presentations and seminars for employers, trustees, and employee groups to explain CIC’s retirement solutions, driving engagement and scheme enrollments.
Financial Needs Analysis & Plan Design: Perform in-depth analyses of client financial goals and risk profiles to structure tailored retirement plans and investment portfolio recommendations.
Relationship & Account Management: Serve as the primary advisor for corporate schemes, ensuring high retention through regular service reviews, performance reporting, and proactive client communication.
Compliance & Administration: Ensure all scheme documentation and processes adhere to the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) guidelines and CIC’s internal compliance standards, facilitating smooth benefit claims and withdrawals.

Finance Associate

CIHEB-KENYA
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • As a Finance Associate at CIHEB-Kenya I performed budgeting management, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and I handled financial transactions efficiently.

Asset management and deal sourcing extern

Colton Alexander
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • As an asset management and deal sourcing extern at Colton Alexander, I gained hands-on experience in analyzing global companies' business, financial, and marketing models dedicated to combating climate change, gaining valuable skills such as research skills, analytical skills, improved presentation and communication abilities, strengthened time management, and self-motivation.

Business Performance Analyst Intern

Kenya Commercial Bank
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • My internship at Kenya Commercial Bank as a Business Analyst Intern I honed my skills in profitability analysis, variance analysis, budget management, data analysis, and financial statement analysis. This role required me to perform in-depth analysis and reporting, which enhanced my ability to monitor and evaluate financial performance effectively. Additionally, my experience as an accounts payable intern at Kenya Commercial Bank involved handling invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate and timely payments. This role developed my proficiency in managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records.

Trade finance executive

Euro Exim Bank
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • I helped clients access trade finance instruments such as letters of credit, bank guarantees, SBLC etc. I further performed, evaluation of trade transactions, managing financial risks, and ensuring accurate documentation. This position required a high level of financial oversight and attention to compliance with financial regulations, which enhanced my understanding of accounting practices and risk management.

Finance Intern

The Parliament of Kenya
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • As a finance intern, I performed the following roles: Mileage calculations, and Preparation of work plans. I also helped in budget preparation.

Education

Data analytics - Data Analytics

ALX
Kenya
09.2025

Rapid Tech Skills - Data science

JKUAT
NAIROBI
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Financial engineering

JKUAT
Nairobi, KENYA
06.2024

Financial Modeling And Valuation Analyst(FMVA)

Corporate Finance Institute
Canada
04.2001 -

Skills

accounts payable

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Financial forecasting

Quantitative skills

Business analysis

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Human resources expertise

Benefits analysis

Teamwork and collaboration

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Accomplishments

  • The female model of the year JKUSA awards | 2022 - 2024 I won the students' association awards by being nominated and voted as the female model of the year by students in all the university campuses.
  • Top 100 most influential students in JKUAT | 2022-2023 Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Students at JKUAT (2022-2023) for outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact within the university community.

Affiliations

  • President Jomo Kenyatta University of Association of Financial Engineers | 2023 - 2024 As the president of the association, I played key role in chairing meetings, representing financial engineers, oversee the activities going on the various departments of the association. Hosting seminars, meetings and competitions.
  • Vice Chairperson Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Breach Repairers | 2022 - 2024 As the vice chairperson spearheaded mental health campaigns, host meeting, compile reports from various departments and solve conflicts in case any arose.
  • Delegate Kenya Economics Students Association | 2023 - 2024 As a delegate I ensured partnership between the association and the Jomo Kenyatta University Association of Financial Engineers, as well as representing my school in this national association.
  • Member of the Children and Youth Major Group-UNEP | 2024 - present As a member of the CYMG, I volunteer in sustainable finance, policy coordination, plastic action, climate action and research.
  • Secretary JKUAT catholic community talents organizing committee ORGANIZING COMMITTEE | 2023 - 2023 I played key role in writing minutes, compiling reports and also model training.

References

  • Susan, Mwelu, Financial Engineering coordinator, Department of statistics and actuarial science, smwelu@jkuat.ac.ke, 254725512877, JKUAT
  • Moses, Muchiri Mwangi, Organizing and Legal Secretary, 254792523226, Economics Students Association of Kenya
  • Susan, Sindani, Researcher, PHED, sindanisusan@gmail.com, 254792432280

Timeline

Retirement Benefits Advisor

CIC Insurance Group
01.2025 - Current

Finance Associate

CIHEB-KENYA
10.2024 - 12.2024

Asset management and deal sourcing extern

Colton Alexander
06.2024 - 11.2024

Business Performance Analyst Intern

Kenya Commercial Bank
05.2024 - 08.2024

Trade finance executive

Euro Exim Bank
01.2023 - 04.2024

Finance Intern

The Parliament of Kenya
01.2023 - 04.2023

Financial Modeling And Valuation Analyst(FMVA)

Corporate Finance Institute
04.2001 -

Rapid Tech Skills - Data science

JKUAT

Data analytics - Data Analytics

ALX

Bachelor of Science - Financial engineering

JKUAT
EZINAH MOMANYIFinancial Engineer