Vanessa Mugwelo
@vanessamugwelo
Detail-oriented data analyst with expertise in actuarial science.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a strong academic foundation in actuarial science and expertise in data analytics, modeling, and financial reporting. I graduated with High Distinction from the University of Essex, where I specialized in stochastic modeling, financial derivatives, and contingencies. My academic journey has equipped me with the skills necessary to extract meaningful insights from data, solve complex problems, and drive business decisions.
Currently, I serve as a Pricing Actuary at MIC Global, where I build and monitor pricing models for data-driven decision-making. My role involves developing and implementing data strategies in collaboration with business teams, performing testing and validation of datasets, and presenting complex pricing decisions to non-technical stakeholders. I have also gained valuable experience as an Actuarial Graduate Trainee at AIG Insurance Kenya, where I conducted pricing and quoting for new insurance business policies, and as a Business Banking Intern at Commercial Bank of Africa, where I analyzed financial data for client loan underwriting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pricing Actuary
MIC Global
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
As a Pricing Actuary, I built and monitored pricing models for data-driven decision-making. I developed and implemented data strategies in collaboration with business teams, performed testing and validation of datasets, and presented complex pricing decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
Actuarial Graduate Trainee
AIG Insurance Kenya
Jul 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 6 months)
In my role as an Actuarial Graduate Trainee, I conducted pricing and quoting for new insurance business policies, engaged with clients and agents for policy issuance, and supported business development through interactions with prospective clients.
Business Banking Intern
Commercial Bank of Africa
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)
During my internship, I analyzed financial data for client loan underwriting, prepared financial reports, and managed daily account turnovers, exceeding monthly quotas for onboarding new business clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Essex
Master of Science, Actuarial Science
2019 - 2020
Grade: High Distinction
Specialized in stochastic modeling, financial derivatives, and contingencies. Graduated with High Distinction.
Strathmore University
Bachelor of Business Science, Actuarial Science
2015 - 2018
Focused on actuarial science with a research paper proposing a mortality table model for the Tanzanian population.
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