Charity Mokwena
Graduate Risk Analyst
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a detail-oriented and analytical Graduate Risk Analyst with practical experience in sustainability risk, data validation, and quantitative analysis. I support various business units across the bank by resolving data quality issues, enhancing the accuracy of risk reporting, and strengthening analytical processes. I am skilled in Python, Excel, Power BI, and SAS which I use to analyze large datasets, create interactive dashboards, and deliver actionable insights.
My work involves automating validation processes, improving data pipelines, and integrating environmental and social risk metrics into reporting frameworks. With a background in Computational and Applied Mathematics and current MSc studies in e-Science, I combine strong analytical thinking with technical precision. I have excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills and am committed to upholding data integrity, advancing sustainability initiatives, and supporting data-driven decision-making in the financial sector.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Graduate Risk Analyst -Group ESG Risk
ABSA
02.2024 - Current
- Supports various Business Units (BUs) across the bank to address data quality issues, enhance the integrity of risk reporting, and strengthen the analytical processes that inform strategic decision-making.
- Responsible for validating Critical Data Elements submitted by various Business Units to ensure accurate reporting for climate-sensitive and high-emitting sectors. This supports Absa’s quarterly risk indicators and contributes to the preparation of the annual report.
- Create insightful reports and interactive dashboards that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for different stakeholders.
- Support the improvement of data processes, ensuring our analysis is both accurate and efficient.
- Work closely with other teams to support sustainability initiatives and enhance risk management strategies.
Applied Mathematics Tutor
University of the Witwatersrand
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Tutoring Computational and Applied Mathematics for the first years
- Assisting students with their weekly tutorials and labs.
- Invigilating and marking assessments.
- Capturing marks for the assessments written
Quantitative Analyst Intern
FirstRand
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Data cleaning using Excel as the programming tool.
- Conducted Credit risk analysis project using Excel as a programming tool.
Quantitative Analyst Intern
South African Graduate Employers Association
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Cleaning data using Excel and jupyter notebook in Python.
- Building a sentiment analysis and payment holiday model, which required data cleaning.
- Building a Linear Regression Model using both Excel and Python as a programming tool
Education
Master of Science - Coursework and Research report in eScience
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computational And Applied Mathematics (BSc Hons)
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 05.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics of Finance
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 05.2020 - 11.2022
ST Paul's High School
Limpopo 04.2001 - 12.2019
Skills
Python programming
- MATLAB
- C
- Mathematica
- Stata
- Latex
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem-solving skills
SAS
Teamwork and collaboration
Analytical skills
Certification
Absa Gen A Graduate Programme: Intrapreneurship
Timeline
Master of Science - Coursework and Research report in eScience
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2024 - Current
Absa Gen A Graduate Programme: Intrapreneurship
03-2024
Graduate Risk Analyst -Group ESG Risk
ABSA
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computational And Applied Mathematics (BSc Hons)
University of The Witwatersrand
05.2023 - 11.2023
Quantitative Analyst Intern
FirstRand
01.2023 - 01.2023
Applied Mathematics Tutor
University of the Witwatersrand
03.2022 - 11.2024
Quantitative Analyst Intern
South African Graduate Employers Association
01.2022 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics of Finance
University of The Witwatersrand
05.2020 - 11.2022
ST Paul's High School
04.2001 - 12.2019
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