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Sheilah Chepkirui

@sheilahchepkirui

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Dedicated Financial Consultant and Data Analyst with actuarial expertise.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth and innovation, where I can leverage my analytical skills to drive business success.

I am a dedicated Financial Consultant and Data Analyst with a strong foundation in actuarial science, risk assessment, and data-driven decision-making. My expertise lies in statistical modeling and machine learning fundamentals, which I leverage to optimize business insights and drive strategic growth. I am passionate about building new businesses and fostering customer loyalty through strong relationships with clients, team members, and executives.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to generate leads and close sales effectively. At Sanlam Life Insurance Company, I successfully promoted and sold insurance products, contributing to a 30% increase in total sales by leveraging the bank's customer base. My commitment to compliance and ethical standards has ensured that I maintain high-quality service while addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

With a BSc in Actuarial Science and ongoing education in Data Analytics and AI, I am continuously enhancing my skills to stay ahead of emerging trends. I am eager to apply my analytical skills and strategic thinking to new challenges in the financial sector, where I can contribute to data-driven decision-making and business development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Financial Advisor

Sanlam Life Insurance Company

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)

Promoted and sold Sanlam insurance products to bank customers, leveraging the bank's customer base to generate leads and close sales. Built and maintained strong relationships with bank staff, including branch managers and frontline personnel, to ensure cooperation and support for selling insurance products.

Sales Customer Relationship Management Lead Generation Cross Selling Compliance Financial Products Insurance Sales Customer Service Data Analysis Risk Management

Business Development Representative

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)

Promoted and sold a diverse range of banking and financial products, including savings accounts, loans, and investment products, to individual and corporate clients. Conducted thorough financial needs assessments, offering tailored financial solutions to meet clients' objectives.

Financial Products Sales Customer Relationship Management Cross Selling Banking Regulations Customer Service Data Analysis Risk Management

Treasury Assistant

National Treasury Board Kericho

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Assisted the Treasury team in various financial and investment activities. Contributed to the analysis of financial data and market trends to support informed decision-making.

Financial Analysis Data Analysis Financial Reporting Cash Flow Management Market Trends Risk Management Microsoft Office Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Kabianga

BSc. In Actuarial Science, Actuarial Science

Studied actuarial science, risk assessment, and data-driven decision-making. Gained skills in statistical modeling, machine learning fundamentals, and financial data interpretation.

ALX AFRICA

Certificate, Data Analytics

Completed a program focused on data analytics, including data cleaning, processing, and visualization. Gained proficiency in business intelligence tools like Power BI and Tableau, and programming languages such as SQL and R.