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Kones Cherich

@konescherich

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Product-focused business analyst driving data-led financial solutions.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead product operations and analytics-driven financial product development, work cross-functionally, and drive automation and compliance in a growth-oriented, collaborative environment.

I am a product-focused business analyst and product operations manager with a track record of designing and implementing financial products, automating processes, and using analytics to drive growth. I have led product rollouts (Check-Off, SME, and Payday loans), integrated insurance financing systems to reduce manual processing by over 70%, and delivered new loan features that increased user engagement by 40% within six months.

I co-founded a data community, secured major partnerships to improve curriculum delivery, and developed training programs and SOPs that boosted team performance and onboarding efficiency. I combine regulatory compliance experience, credit and financial analysis, and cross-functional leadership to optimize product performance and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Product Operations Manager

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Mogo Auto Limited

Nov 2024 - Present (10 months)

Led product innovation and launches for Check-Off, SME and Payday loans, driving two new loan features that increased user engagement 40% in six months and automated Insurance Premium Financing, reducing manual processing time by over 70%.

Product Management Financial Products Process Automation & Compliance Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

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Co-founder & Community Coordinator

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Everything Data Africa

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Co-founded a data community, secured a major partnership with DataCamp increasing service delivery by 60%, led curriculum development and launched an alumni program to drive ongoing engagement and upskilling.

Partnership Management Curriculum Development Community Management Program Management Training Stakeholder Engagement

Sales Analyst

Mogo Auto Limited

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)

Performed sales performance analysis and implemented automation that boosted monthly sales from KES 180,000,000 to KES 225,000,000 and delivered a 100% timely commission remittance process eliminating agent complaints.

Sales Analytics Training Development Performance Analysis Excel KPI Tracking Process Improvement

Credit Analysis Consultant

Interest Rates Advisory Centre

Jan 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Advised on credit facilities and interest rate optimization, performed financial and interest recalculations to improve loan structuring and supported client-bank arbitration on credit disputes.

Credit Analysis Financial Analysis Data Analysis & Compliance Dispute Resolution

Business Analyst

Solar Rays Energy Sacco

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Developed financial forecasting models, implemented SOPs and oversaw system administration to improve data management and automate business processes for operational efficiency.