Waceke Mutuiri CMIRM

TransUnion has been in the business of enabling trust, as consumers and organisations increasingly transact with those they don't know, for over 50 years. Transunion has for decades stewarded and analyzed data to have a holistic understanding of consumer identity. Additionally, substantial investments in new data sources and technology have fueled expansion into new areas like fraud, marketing and customer-driven analytics.

The Solidaridad Network is an international civil society organisation founded in 1969. Its main objective is facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains. It operates through eight regional expertise centers in over 50 countries

YMSL is a microfinance institution that seeks to empower rural communities through access to innovative, affordable and sustainable financial solutions in a socially responsible manner It's been an absolute honour to serve as a director in this organisation. I believe that women economic empowerment is critical to eradication of so many social ills including poverty, gender based violence and child marriages. I continue to be a great advocate for the great work being done by Yehu and other similar organisations.

As the Head of Risk taking care of the General Insurance business, I'm responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive risk management program that effectively identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks across the organization. I work closely with executive leadership and business unit leaders to establish risk management priorities and develop risk mitigation strategies that align with our overall business strategy. Key Contributions: • Championed Risk & control assessments and implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize risks associated with the company's operations. • Developed and delivered compliance training programs for employees and leadership, resulting in increased awareness of compliance requirements and improved compliance culture. • Led the company's response to regulatory inquiries and audits, resulting in the resolution of regulatory issues within the required timeframe. • Ensured the company's adherence to regulatory requirements by maintaining close relationships with regulatory bodies.

As a Risk & Compliance Manager, my responsibility was to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies and that risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively. Key Contributions: • Developed and implemented processes to monitor compliance with grant requirements, resulting in improved compliance with donor regulations. • Collaborated with program managers to identify potential compliance risks in program activities and develop risk mitigation plans. • Managed relationships with regulatory agencies and external auditors, resulting in successful audits and minimal regulatory enforcement action. • Successfully implemented a comprehensive compliance program that met all regulatory requirements and aligned with the organization's mission and values.

Key Contributions: • Prepared and presented board reports to the Audit and Risk Committees and Audit and Risk Committees of our subsidiaries in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Kenya. • Assisted with the preparation of regulatory reports and filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission, and responded to regulatory inquiries and requests for information. • Provided guidance and training to employees on compliance requirements, policies, and procedures, fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization. • Collaborated with IT teams to implement solutions to automate compliance processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced compliance risk.

Key Contributions: • Worked collaboratively with clients to define business requirements, develop business cases, and recommend solutions to meet their strategic objectives. • Assisted in the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets, providing project management support to ensure the successful delivery of client projects. • Developed and maintained project documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and test plans, ensuring alignment with Deloitte and Touche's quality standards and best practices. • Provided training and mentorship to junior analysts and actively contributed to the development of best business analysis practices, sharing knowledge and best practices with the team.