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Raymond Baluku

Raymond Baluku

Kampala

Summary

Credit risk professional with a strong background in data management and regulatory reporting, and an associate of DAMA (Data Management Association). At Absa Bank Uganda, I led improvements in CRB regulatory reporting by enhancing data accuracy, governance, and compliance with risk standards. My expertise spans financial analysis, data quality, and risk data aggregation—aligned with DAMA-DMBOK principles. I leverage data visualization and analytics to inform credit risk decisions and portfolio monitoring.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Ag CRB Portfolio Manager

Absa Bank Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
04.2025 - Current
  • Data Oversight - Ensure Quality, accurate, and timely credit data submissions.
  • Stakeholder/client Management -Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and support their use of CRB services.
  • Reporting and analytics- Analyze data and generate credit performance reports.
  • Compliance- Ensure operations meet legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Product support-Provide input for improving CRB products based on client Needs.
  • Training- Educate clients/ business stakeholders on systems, data processes and credit risk tools.

Senior CRB Data Analyst

Absa Bank Uganda
Kampala
07.2023 - Current
  • Data Collection and Management: Gathering Data: Collect and aggregate data from various sources, including credit reports, financial statements, and transaction records.
  • Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Spearheading data privacy and protecting consumer rights.
  • Data Cleaning and Validation: Ensure data accuracy and completeness by identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies.
  • Supplying credit data to stakeholders. Send data to the bureaus and the regulator within deadlines.
  • Predictive Analytics:Forecasting: Use advanced analytical techniques to forecast future credit risk and financial performance based on historical data.
  • Collaboration and Consultation:Working with Teams: Collaborate with other departments, such as risk management, finance, and customer service, to align credit reporting risk strategies with overall business goals.
    Consulting: Provide expertise and advice on credit risk-related issues and contribute to strategic decision-making.
  • Technology and Tools:Software Utilization: Utilize various analytical tools and software, such as SQL, Excel, Python, to analyze and interpret credit data.
    System Improvements: Identify opportunities for improving data analysis processes and integrating new technologies.

Data Analyst

Absa Bank Uganda
Kampala
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Ensuring the quality and accuracy of the data. I achieve this through reference to the Data submission Manual (DSM) and Data validation Rules tool.
  • Processing, designing, and presenting the data in useful ways. Applying systematic
  • Dispute management. Engaging all Bureaus and other stakeholders to resolve internal and external customer disputes.
  • Interpreting and analyzing the data using statistical techniques.
  • Monitored data security protocols to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Products Assistant Attaché

Absa Bank Uganda
Kampala
02.2022 - 07.2022

1.Policy Underwriting

  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate applications for insurance coverage by assessing risks and determining the terms and conditions of policies.
  • Decision Making: Decide whether to approve or reject insurance applications based on risk analysis and company guidelines.

2. Client Interaction

  • Customer Service: Assist clients with inquiries, provide information about insurance products, and explain policy terms and conditions.
  • Consultation: Advise clients on suitable insurance options based on their needs and circumstances.

3. Policy Management

  • Issuance: Process and issue insurance policies once they have been approved.
  • Renewals: Handle policy renewals, ensuring that terms are updated as necessary and that clients are notified of any changes.
  • Modifications: Make changes to existing policies, such as updating coverage or adjusting premiums.

4. Claims Processing

  • Claims Assessment: Review and investigate insurance claims to determine validity and the amount of compensation.
  • Coordination: Work with claimants, adjusters, and other stakeholders to facilitate the claims process.

5. Regulatory Compliance

  • Adherence: Ensure that all insurance practices comply with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation for auditing and compliance purposes.

6. Market Research and Analysis

  • Product Development: Assist in developing new insurance products by analyzing market trends and customer needs.
  • Competitive Analysis: Monitor competitor offerings and industry trends to ensure the company's products remain competitive.

7. Sales and Marketing

  • Promotion: Promote insurance products to potential clients through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and digital marketing.

Contact Centre Representative

Absa Bank Uganda
Kampala
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Managing social media, professionally responding to customers on social media at response rate of 99% and response time of 4 minutes.
  • Proactively monitoring ATM and payment dashboards generating daily reports that are shared with management for smooth business operation.
  • Receiving and resolving customer complaints received through calls, emails, social media and other platforms in a timely and professional manner.
  • Negotiated resolutions in challenging situations, balancing customer satisfaction with company policies.
  • Fostered positive customer relationships through attentive listening and clear, respectful communication.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance metrics and set goals for improvement.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and company policies to provide accurate information.
  • Managing social media, professionally responding to customers on social media
  • Managing customers’ expectations by providing timely solutions to their complaints and queries using the backbone of Africanacity and escalating where necessary.
  • Identifying potential customer/leads from existing and non-existing base and offering them alternative products they may be interested.
  • Logging and Resolving all Customer complaints and queries received through the various platforms.
  • Sending emailers, sms notifications/alerts to customers advising them of updates and resolution status of their complaints/queries.
  • Updating customer information on account such as change of mobile contact, email and/or address.
  • Proactively monitoring ATM and payment dashboards generating daily reports that are shared with management for smooth business operation.

Data Processor

National Identification & Registration Authority
Kampala
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Conducting a medium and low risk review on applicants.
  • Identify information gaps as per minimum National Identification standards.
  • Contacted applicants notifying of information gaps so as to obtain missing information.
  • Update information obtained in the National data system.

Education

Certificate - Data Governance And Fundamentals

Udemy
South Africa
2024

Certificate - Data Analytics

ICDL AFRICA
South Africa
2023

Certificate - Project Management

Uganda Management Institute
Kampala
2022

Bachelor Of procurement and Logistics Management - Procurement and Logistics management

Nkumba University
Uganda
2014

A-Levels - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

St Edwards Bukuumi
Uganda
2010

UCE - UCE

St John's Seminary Kiburara
Uganda
2008

Skills

  • Credit Risk Assessment
  • Data Management
  • Database querying
  • Account reconciliation
  • Data validation
  • Financial analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Finance management
  • Data Visualization
  • Data mapping
  • Data mining
  • Business analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • People Management

References

REFERENCES-

Ms. Gloria Lamon

Contact Centre Manager Absa Bank Uganda

E: Gloria.Lamon@Absa.Africa

Tel: +256753084400

Mr. Tony Malcolm Bato

Compliance & Testing Manager

E Tony.Malcolmbato@absa.africa

M +256 (0) 704743501

Diana Nankunda

Manager CRB Portfolio

Absa Bank Uganda

M +256 772964794/ 707669164

E diana.nankunda@absa.africa

Education

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Hobbies and interests

  • Exercise and fitness training.
  • Cooking.
  • Listening to Music.
  • Volley ball playing.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Ag CRB Portfolio Manager

Absa Bank Uganda
04.2025 - Current

Senior CRB Data Analyst

Absa Bank Uganda
07.2023 - Current

Data Analyst

Absa Bank Uganda
10.2022 - 07.2023

Products Assistant Attaché

Absa Bank Uganda
02.2022 - 07.2022

Contact Centre Representative

Absa Bank Uganda
09.2019 - 02.2022

Data Processor

National Identification & Registration Authority
01.2018 - 06.2019

Certificate - Data Governance And Fundamentals

Udemy

Certificate - Data Analytics

ICDL AFRICA

Certificate - Project Management

Uganda Management Institute

Bachelor Of procurement and Logistics Management - Procurement and Logistics management

Nkumba University

A-Levels - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

St Edwards Bukuumi

UCE - UCE

St John's Seminary Kiburara
Raymond Baluku