William Wangombe
Financial Engineering Student - Quantitative Trader
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About
Analytical and results-oriented Financial Engineering student with a strong academic foundation in quantitative problem-solving and algorithmic modeling. Proven track record in building predictive machine learning models, conducting market analysis, and executing disciplined trading strategies across Forex and cryptocurrency markets. Adept at bridging advanced mathematical concepts with computational financial applications to mitigate credit and market risk.
Experience
Sacco Assurance Officer - CIC Insurance Group - Nairobi, Kenya
(2026-05)
- Managing insurance portfolios and assurance products tailored for SACCO clients, ensuring robust risk mitigation.
- Aligning institutional data and processing workflows to maximize client coverage and operational compliance.
- Collaborating with cross-functional financial and assurance teams to streamline risk management frameworks.
Quantitative Trader - Independent - Remote
(2023-01)
- Developed and deployed algorithmic and manual trading strategies by converting financial engineering theory into actionable market entry/exit signals.
- Utilized Python-based data pipelines to conduct real-time market analysis, identifying high-probability inefficiencies in volatile environments.
- Implemented strict risk management frameworks and portfolio discipline, optimizing drawdowns and capital preservation.
Attachment Student - Kenya Police DT Sacco - Nairobi, Kenya
(2025-05 - 2025-08)
- Contributed to rigorous credit risk assessments and loan processing workflows, ensuring data integrity across financial management systems.
- Managed customer accounts and supported financial data entry pipelines, enhancing operational efficiency within the SACCO.
- Collaborated with internal teams to handle customer service activities, maintaining strict professional compliance and confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Engineering - Kirinyaga University (2022-01 - 2026-12)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE - Utumishi Boys Academy (2018-01 - 2022-12)