Catherine Tarayia
About Catherine Tarayia
Catherine Tarayia is a Senior Associate in Program Administration at the Catalytic Finance Accelerator within the Clean Cooking Alliance. She has extensive experience in finance and consulting, having held various roles in organizations such as BD Wealth Management, 60 Decibels, and Bloomberg.
Work at United Nations Foundation
Catherine Tarayia serves as a Senior Associate in Program Administration for the Catalytic Finance Accelerator at the Clean Cooking Alliance, a role she has held since 2023. She operates remotely from Nairobi County, Kenya. In this position, she supports the initiative's goal of securing at least US$ 100 million in unearmarked commitments by 2026. Her work focuses on enhancing the risk-adjusted financial, environmental, and social returns from investments in clean cooking markets. She aims to increase both the willingness and ability of investors to expand their exposure in this sector.
Previous Experience in Wealth Management
Catherine Tarayia worked as a Wealth Management Consultant at BD Wealth Management from 2014 to 2015. This role provided her with experience in financial advisory services, focusing on client investment strategies and portfolio management. Prior to this, she was employed as an Equity Research Analyst at Bloomberg from 2010 to 2013, where she conducted in-depth analysis of financial markets and investment opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Tarayia has a strong educational background in finance and management. She earned an MSc in Management and Finance from the University of Bath in 2007. Additionally, she completed a Master’s level program in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in 2022. She holds various certifications, including Financial Modelling and Valuation, and has studied Wealth Management and Investments at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.
Background in Business Mentorship
Catherine has experience in business mentorship, having worked as a Business Mentor at Africa YES Centre from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she provided guidance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, helping them develop their business strategies. She also served as a Senior MSME Business Advisor at Her Hustle in 2021, where she supported micro, small, and medium enterprises in navigating business challenges.
Contributions to Clean Cooking Markets
In her current role at the Clean Cooking Alliance, Catherine Tarayia is involved in initiatives aimed at improving the financial, environmental, and social outcomes of investments in clean cooking markets. Her efforts contribute to the broader goal of promoting sustainable energy solutions and enhancing access to clean cooking technologies, which are essential for improving health and environmental conditions.