Mark Kagotho
About Mark Kagotho
Mark Kagotho is a Senior Financial Analyst at FINRA, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting, having held positions at Kaiser Permanente, Charter Communications, and Time Warner Cable.
Work at FINRA
Mark Kagotho has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a Senior Financial Analyst since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for analyzing financial data and providing insights that support regulatory functions. His work contributes to the oversight of brokerage firms and the protection of investors in the financial markets. He operates from Rockville, Maryland, where he applies his extensive financial expertise to enhance FINRA's analytical capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Mark Kagotho holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Finance from the University of Central Oklahoma. Additionally, he has a Master’s Degree in Financial Economics from Ohio University. Mark has completed two of the three levels required for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential, further solidifying his expertise in financial analysis and investment management.
Professional Background
Mark Kagotho has a diverse professional background in financial analysis and accounting. He worked at Time Warner Cable in various capacities, including Senior Financial Analyst and Senior Accountant, from 2011 to 2020. His responsibilities included supporting the Network Operations Group and reviewing commercial deals at Charter Communications. Prior to these roles, he served as a Fund Accountant at Spectrum Global Fund Administration and as a Staff Accountant at Time Warner Cable Media Sales.
Achievements in Financial Analysis
Throughout his career, Mark Kagotho has handled complex financial models to calculate after-tax free cash flows, particularly during his tenure at Charter Communications. He supported the sales team by ensuring the economic profitability of commercial deals using financial techniques such as Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). His analytical skills have been instrumental in driving financial decision-making across various organizations.