Kimute Okens
About Kimute Okens
Kimute Okens is a Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience in process reengineering and digital transformation initiatives. Currently employed at Nationwide Building Society, he has a strong background in agile methodologies and regulatory compliance across various financial institutions.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Kimute Okens has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Senior Business Analyst since 2020. In this role, he focuses on building Target Operating Models (TOM) and implementing strategic and tactical models. His responsibilities include overseeing large-scale digital and business transformation initiatives, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and mentoring teams on Agile methodologies. His tenure at Nationwide Building Society reflects his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Prior to his current role, Kimute Okens held several positions in business analysis across various organizations. He worked at HSBC as a Lead Business Analyst from 2017 to 2020, where he contributed to multiple projects. He also served as a Senior Business Analyst at The Co-operative Bank plc from 2013 to 2014 and at Nationwide Building Society from 2015 to 2016. His experience includes a role at Nomura as a Business Analyst focusing on EMIR from 2011 to 2013 and at Centrica as a Business Analyst from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Kimute Okens earned a Master of Science degree in International Finance & Risk Management from Middlesex University Business School. His educational background supports his expertise in business analysis and financial regulations. He possesses advanced skills in tools such as MS Office, MS-SQL Server, Tableau, and JIRA, and has basic proficiency in Python. His knowledge in these areas enables him to effectively contribute to business transformation initiatives.
Achievements in Digital Transformation
Throughout his career, Kimute Okens has successfully implemented large-scale digital and business transformation initiatives. He has worked on various regulatory projects, utilizing agile frameworks such as SCRUM, Kanban, and SAFe. His contributions have included delivering necessary changes for compliance with multiple financial regulations, including CoRep, FinRep, EMIR, and GDPR. Additionally, he has managed API integration projects using platforms like MuleSoft and Apigee.
Mentorship and Agile Advocacy
In his professional roles, Kimute Okens has acted as an Agile evangelist, mentoring front-end users, business stakeholders, and project teams on Agile principles. His advocacy for Agile methodologies has helped organizations improve their project delivery and operational efficiency. By sharing his knowledge and experience, he has contributed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the teams he has worked with.