Brian Omwenga

Risk and compliance-focused analyst with experience in financial services, fraud risk management and internal controls. Skilled in risk assessment, compliance monitoring, audit support and data-driven decision-making within regulated environments. Proven ability to strengthen internal control systems, support audit processes, and deliver actionable insights that enhance accountability, transparency, and financial integrity.

Airtel Money Fraud and Risk Analyst at Airtel Kenya limited (2025-01 – Present)

Analyze high-volume mobile financial transactions and manage fraud risks in regulated financial environment

• Analyze high-volume mobile financial transactions (P2P, merchant, agent channels) to identify fraud risks, compliance gaps, and control weaknesses
• Conduct risk assessments for new financial products to ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Perform root-cause analysis of fraud and operational risks, recommending corrective actions to strengthen internal controls
• Support fraud prevention and compliance monitoring initiatives, improving system integrity and accountability
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Compliance teams to enhance internal control frameworks and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop dashboards and structured reports for risk tracking, KPI monitoring, and decision-making
• Contributed to reducing fraud false positives by 15% through SAS rule optimization

Data Analyst at Infotrace Analytics Limited (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Conducted financial data analysis and supported risk management and financial monitoring

• Conducted financial data analysis (including IFRS 9, NPL, and credit risk analytics) to support risk management and financial monitoring
• Supported compliance and regulatory reporting, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and integrity
• Developed dashboards and reports to support evidence-based decision-making and risk oversight
• Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver insights aligned with financial performance and regulatory requirements
• Assisted in identifying trends and anomalies to support risk identification and mitigation efforts

Finance Assistant at Jemco Business Solutions limited (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Supported financial reporting and strengthened internal control processes

• Supported financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation, improving accountability and compliance
• Strengthened internal control processes by identifying discrepancies and ensuring adherence to financial procedures
• Maintained accurate financial records in line with compliance and reporting standards

Data Analyst (Assistant) at Kenya national innovation Agency (2021-07 – 2021-09)

Supported analytics and reporting for innovation initiatives

• Supported analytics and reporting for Kenya Innovation Week, contributing to program planning and coordination
• Monitored engagement data and produced insights to support program effectiveness and reporting

Bachelor of Science in Statistics – Moi University (2017-09 – 2022-12)

CPA-K in Accounting – Strathmore University (2023-05 – 2024-08)

Certification in Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics – IBM Skills Build (2024-08 – 2024-09)

Secondary Education – Kisii High School (2013-01 – 2016-12)