Risk, Credit & Financial Analyst with over 6 years experience covering different industries including Oil & Gas

Accomplished, innovative and strategy-driven risk management professional with over 6 years of frontline experience seeking to successfully orchestrating key changes in current paradigms of organisations to create tested financial/risk models.

RENAISSANCE CAPITAL (GROUP), Lagos, Nigeria • July 2010 – Present
Risk Manager – Sub Saharan Africa: Managed the risk function of the firm across 6 offices in Africa. Co-ordinate and manage risk across all products traded across over 18 markets in Africa, including North Africa. Play a leadership role in the development and implementation of the firm’s risk dashboard across the African market. Successfully conduct full counterparty analysis and relevant industry research of counterparties. Oversaw major risk management projects and key risk indicators and led the analysis of risks associated with new products / markets.

VETIVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED, Lagos, Nigeria • October 2008 – June 2010
Risk Management Analyst / Head of Internal Control: Initially hired to manage the risk function of the firm and quickly progressed to become Head of Internal Control due to outstanding performance. Designed and implemented various risk strategy projects, working closely with the investment banking and asset management desks. Developed financial and risk models for credit and market risk measurement. Revamped the investment management procedure in line with industry best practice with by ensuring all market factors are considered.

KPMG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, Lagos, Nigeria • November 2007 – October 2008
Experienced Associate, Risk Advisory Services: Consulted for a number of clients on a few projects to deliver exceptional financial risk management solutions. Served as a major contributor in the design & diagnostic review of a robust risk management framework for some clients in the energy sector. Supported business unit managers in identification, analysis & assessment of operational risks. Developed and implemented finance policies & risk/internal control procedures according to best practice and regulatory standards.

ZENITH BANK PLC, Lagos, Nigeria • April 2006 – November 2007
Executive Assistant, Internal Control & Audit: Participated actively in Credit Risk Analysis and Cash/Treasury Management. Oversaw continuous review of processes to ensure they meet regulatory and internal requirements of the non-core banking business lines. Regularly monitored business line control environments and involved in the integration of financial and technology audit. Review of IT-user related procedures/policies for improvement/sign-off.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Second Class Upper (2005)

Associate Chartered Accountant - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (2004)

Licensed International Financial Analyst (2006)

Writing Reports • Presentation Skills • Financial Markets Fundamentals • Time Management • Energy Finance • Financial Risk Management School • AML/CFT • Communication Awareness • Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Proficient in MS-Office • MS-Visio • MS-Project • SAS • VBasic • Terminus T24 • Basic SAP