Simbarake Chimutanda is an experienced financial professional currently serving as a Senior Analyst and Financial Modeler specializing in Structured Finance and Syndications at the Industrial Development Corporation since August 2022. Prior to this role, Simbarake worked as a Senior Bank Analyst at GCR Ratings from February 2017 to August 2022, focusing on a diverse portfolio of financial institutions across Africa. Simbarake's earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at Winston Kurtis, where project investment appraisal and financial reporting were key responsibilities, and as the Manager of Advisory Services at Global Village, providing audit and corporate finance advisory services. Simbarake holds a CFA credential from the CFA Institute and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University.