Junior Risk Analyst

Deloitte has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Member Firm Internal Services – Quality, Independence, Risk & Reputation as a Junior Risk Analyst – Conflict Checks. The role will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.

About Deloitte

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens on which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T).

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.

About the Department

Member Firm Internal Services
Internal Services roles are as broad and varied as the clients we serve, from finance, to growth office, human resources, technology and more. These roles help to support our Deloitte teams as they deliver quality service to our clients.

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of conflict checks, effective management of related correspondence and queries, and proactive communication within the team. The role will support the firm’s risk management processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do

1. Quality of Conflict Checks Performed

• Ensure all conflict checks are completed accurately and thoroughly.
• Maintain high standards of layout and neatness in all documentation.
• Provide sufficient, relevant, and reliable information to support clear conclusions.
• Ensure all conflict checks are reviewed and validated prior to circulation.
• Track all correspondence and documentation related to each case.

2. Average Handling Time of Conflict Checks – Individual

• Complete all conflict checks within the target timeframe of 2 to 5 days.
• Proactively follow up on outstanding information to expedite case finalisation.

3. Average Handling Time of Conflict Checks – Team

• Support team members as required to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain ongoing follow-up on outstanding information for all team cases.
• Ensure the team collectively meets the 2-to-5-day completion target for conflict checks.

4. Communication with Team and Management

• Maintain regular communication with management, especially when issues or problem areas are identified.
• Seek guidance from team members or management when uncertainties arise.

5. Attending and Contributing to Additional Activities

• Assist with general and ad hoc tasks related to conflict checks as needed.
• Undertake additional delegated tasks efficiently, appropriately, and effectively.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

Wha you’ll need

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 1-2 years’ relevant work experience.
• Basic understanding of risk and independence aspects affecting the audit environment.
• Knowledge of Company Structures
• General knowledge of “conflict of interest”/” potential conflicts” from a business perspective
• Some knowledge of the regulatory bodies (IFAC(IESBA)/SEC/PCAOB etc.)
• Computer literacy- Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word.

Technical Competencies

• Basic technical knowledge in specific functional area.
• Basic financial knowledge.
• Basic research skills.
• Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Behavioural Skills

• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills; willingness to interface with senior management and staff locally and globally.
• Ability to work well in a team environment; team player able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good time management skills with a strong sense of urgency and prioritisation; knows when to seek guidance.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Client delivery focus.
• Adaptable and able to problem-solve.
• Basic business acumen.
• Critical and logical thinker with an analytical approach to evaluating business scenarios and resolving issues.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and excellent data entry skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable.
• Desire for self-development.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose – Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.

Influence – Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

Performance drive – Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.

Strategic direction – Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.

Talent development – Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters