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Elom Tettey Kwamin, FRM
Structured Finance Analyst
Kiel
Summary
Quantitative Structured Finance Analyst with a background in Economics, specializing in the valuation and risk analysis of securitized products (ABS, RMBS, NPL ABS). Leverages programming expertise in Python and VBA to develop robust financial models, automate analytical processes, and drive data-driven decisions and validation protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Analyst
Scope Ratings GmbH
05.2025 - Current
- Led the annual surveillance and rating reassessment for a portfolio of European NPL ABS and Consumer ABS transactions as the designated lead analyst.
- Pioneered the automation of key analytical processes using Python and VBA, enhancing monitoring efficiency.
- Contibuted to the development and enhancement of the agency's structured finance rating methodologies, ensuring robust and forward-looking criteria.
Analyst
Scope Ratings GmbH
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Conducted in-depth annual reviews and upheld the ratings on a designated portfolio of NPL ABS and Consumer ABS transactions as lead analyst.
- Engineered automated solutions for data collection and analysis, streamlining the surveillance process and improving analytical rigor.
- Contributed to the development and refinement of the firm's structured finance rating methodologies, incorporating market best practices.
Associate Analyst - Structured Finance Analyst
Scope Ratings GmbH
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed comprehensive credit analysis across diverse structured finance asset classes (Consumer ABS, SME ABS, MBS, NPL ABS), including asset pool review, structural evaluation, and cash flow modeling.
- Provided critical research and analytical support to lead analysts on European SF transactions, encompassing counterparty risk assessment and legal documentation review.
- Contributed to the development of the agency's structured finance rating methodologies.
- Fostered key issuer relationships through participation in operational reviews and regular meetings with arrangers and originators.
Trainee - Structured Finance Analyst
Scope Ratings GmbH
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Supported the credit analysis of European securitizations (Consumer ABS, SME ABS, MBS, NPL ABS) through cash flow modeling, data analysis, and documentation review.
- Researched and monitored European structured finance market developments, contributing to the publication of timely and insightful topical research reports.
- Developed foundational expertise in the key drivers of credit quality within securitization transactions.
Quantitative Analyst
Smarttra.de
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed and refactored core Java libraries for pricing financial instruments, optimizing code for performance and scalability.
- Generated and validated daily mark-to-market prices for a global universe of bonds and OTC derivatives, ensuring data integrity for clients.
- Managed the end-to-end onboarding process for new structured products, including model implementation, coverage checks, and production setup.
- Resolved complex, analytic-related client inquiries, providing expert technical support.
Quantitative Analyst Intern
Smarttra.de
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Automated key daily pricing and data validation processes using Java and Python, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.
- Contributed to the development of the firm's quantitative pricing library by refactoring and optimizing Java code for clarity and performance.
- Supported the production team by setting up new client-requested products and ensuring accurate daily data ingestion from market feeds.
- Generated and validated model prices for fixed income and derivative products.
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Led weekly tutorials on regression analysis and statistical methods for undergraduate students, reinforcing core course concepts.
- Evaluated and graded mid-semester examinations, providing constructive feedback to support student development.
Education
Master of Science - Quantitative Economics
Christian-Albrechts Universität Zu Kiel
Kiel, Germany07.2017
Master of Science - Quantitative Finance
Christian-Albrechts Universität Zu Kiel
Kiel, Germany10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2012
Senior High School Certificate -
St. Peter’s Senior High
Ghana06.2007
Skills
Structured finance analysis
Python for financial data analysis
VBA for Excel automation
Interests
Personal: International travel, technology trends
Affiliations
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
Certification
GARP - Financial Risk Manager
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Scope Ratings GmbH
05.2025 - Current
GARP - Financial Risk Manager
03-2025
Analyst
Scope Ratings GmbH
06.2021 - 04.2025
Associate Analyst - Structured Finance Analyst
Scope Ratings GmbH
12.2020 - 05.2021
Trainee - Structured Finance Analyst
Scope Ratings GmbH
12.2019 - 11.2020
Quantitative Analyst
Smarttra.de
10.2018 - 04.2019
Quantitative Analyst Intern
Smarttra.de
03.2018 - 09.2018
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Quantitative Economics
Christian-Albrechts Universität Zu Kiel
Master of Science - Quantitative Finance
Christian-Albrechts Universität Zu Kiel
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Senior High School Certificate -
St. Peter’s Senior High