Phyllis Nduta
@phyllisnduta
I’m a senior credit risk and onboarding leader who strengthens compliance, models, and customer outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I’m a motivated, results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in credit risk management, client onboarding, compliance, and team leadership within the banking sector. At Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, I consistently delivered high performance, including a CEO Leadership Award, and helped maintain zero compliance violations by tightening adherence to KYC/CDD and regulatory requirements throughout onboarding.
I led daily onboarding operations for SME and corporate clients, streamlined client onboarding procedures to reduce turnaround times, and partnered cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to strengthen risk controls. I also developed and validated credit risk models—conducting stress testing and scenario analysis—and implemented new CDD systems as Team Leader, while coaching teams through training and awareness sessions. Outside banking, I founded and scaled Soteria Enterprises using digital marketing and built structured training programs as a training consultant, reflecting my commitment to disciplined execution, measurable outcomes, and people development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Events Entrepreneur
Soteria Enterprises
Aug 2017 - Present (8 years 10 months)
Founded and scaled Soteria Enterprises from the ground up, building digital marketing and sales strategies to grow the events client base. Established customer service standards and staff training programs, and managed social media strategy and day-to-day operations to sustain growth.
Training Consultant
Jubilee Christian Organization
Oct 2016 - Jul 2023 (6 years 9 months)
Developed discipleship manuals and structured leadership training programs, designing curricula and evaluating program effectiveness. Facilitated leadership training across multiple departments and supported organizational setup with administration office establishment and training documentation.
Manager, Client Onboarding
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
Jul 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years 1 month)
Managed SME and corporate client onboarding, ensuring strict compliance with KYC/CDD requirements and regulatory standards while leading daily operations to meet service-level targets. Streamlined onboarding procedures to reduce turnaround times and improve operational efficiency, maintaining zero compliance violations and improving data quality through validation controls.
Assistant Manager, Credit Risk
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
May 2010 - Jun 2014 (4 years 1 month)
Supervised credit risk exposure across the bank’s portfolio and transactions, supporting continuous review of the bank’s credit policy and alignment with lending principles and regulatory requirements. Developed and validated credit risk models with stress testing and scenario analysis, created credit scoring algorithms for digital credit products, and led implementation of a new CDD system as tea
Credit Risk Officer
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
Sep 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 7 months)
Evaluated creditworthiness for individuals, businesses, and institutions by reviewing financial statements, credit reports, and borrower data, while monitoring portfolio performance and emerging credit issues. Implemented risk mitigation through collateralization, guarantees, and loan covenants to minimize potential losses, ensuring compliance and supporting audit readiness for credit risk process
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Maseno University
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Institution Management
2002 - 2006
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Institution Management at Maseno University from 2002 to 2006. Graduated with Second Class Upper Division.
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