Jimmy Chweya
About Jimmy Chweya
Jimmy Chweya is a Regional Sales Specialist in Fixed Income and FX with extensive experience in banking systems change, particularly with T24/Globus. He has held various significant roles in the banking sector across East Africa and the UK, and he is also involved in training new graduates in Treasury functions.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Jimmy Chweya has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2014, serving as a Regional Sales Specialist for Fixed Income and Foreign Exchange (Fx). In this role, he focuses on sales strategies and client relationships across the financial sector. His expertise in banking systems and financial products contributes to the company's offerings in the fixed income and Fx markets.
Previous Experience at Standard Chartered Bank
From 2007 to 2012, Jimmy Chweya worked at Standard Chartered Bank in London, England, as the Regional Head of Rates and Credit Trading for East Africa. During his five-year tenure, he managed trading operations and developed strategies that influenced the bank's performance in the East African market.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Chweya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Moi University, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. He is also pursuing a Master of Laws in International Business at De Montfort University in Leicester. His educational background supports his extensive experience in banking and finance, particularly in treasury functions and trading.
Background in Banking and Trading
Prior to his role at Thomson Reuters, Jimmy Chweya spent 12 years at Cfc Bank Ltd as the Head of Money Markets and Bonds Trading from 1995 to 2007. His extensive experience in banking systems change, particularly with T24/Globus, has equipped him with a deep understanding of financial markets and trading mechanisms.
Current Role at Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd
Since 2015, Jimmy Chweya has also worked as a Training Consultant in Treasury at Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd. In this capacity, he grooms new graduate trainees in all aspects of the Treasury function across East Africa, including countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. His role emphasizes the development of future talent in the financial sector.