Monday Ossai
Investment Manker
Lagos
Summary
Financial professional with history of strategically managing investment strategies for funds with more than N10 billion assets. Researches emerging market trends, stays current on regulatory changes and evaluates economic indicators. Analyzes and mitigates potential impacts to keep funds performance at optimal levels.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Investment and Wealth Creation
Sovereign Finance Limited
Lagos
03.2020 - Current
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Business Development Manager
Primera Africa Finance Group
Lagos
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support project rollout.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
- Uncovered and qualified prospects and sales opportunities in targeted markets using external resources.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Scheduled and implemented product promotions in accordance with available inventory and staff resources.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Performed research to uncover potential target areas, markets and industries.
- Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
Sales Executive Manager
Skye Bank Plc
Lagos
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Developed SWOT analysis and executed targeted sales strategies accordingly using data-driven decision-making.
- Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans.
- Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.
Investment Fund Manager Assistance
Radix Capital Partners Limited
Lagos
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Renewed contracts promptly to maintain high-value client bases.
- Researched financial products thoroughly to provide thorough, reliable client guidance.
- Evaluated investment performance, recommending adaptations to maximise profit.
- Checked investment viability to limit client risk.
- Negotiated with suppliers and lenders to achieve optimal client prices.
- Assessed clients' financial requirements to devise bespoke investment plans.
- Supported clients in setting clear financial goals with plans to achieve them.
- Performed thorough risk assessments to minimise investment issues.
- Built and carefully managed loyal, profitable client bases.
- Advised clients on relevant insurance for maximised investment security.
- Promoted new financial products for enhanced investment scope.
- Translated financial jargon for complete client understanding.
Education
Master of Science - Marketing And Sales
Rome Business School
Rome, Italy 10.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Joseph Ayo Babalola University
Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State 02.2011 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Yaba College of Technology
Yaba, Lagos 01.2009 - 09.2009
Professional Program For Managers - Manager As Couch
Lagos Business School
Lagos, Nigeria 02.2022 - 03.2022
Timeline
Professional Program For Managers - Manager As Couch
Lagos Business School
02.2022 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Marketing And Sales
Rome Business School
10.2021 - 10.2021
Head Investment and Wealth Creation
Sovereign Finance Limited
03.2020 - Current
Business Development Manager
Primera Africa Finance Group
09.2017 - 03.2020
Sales Executive Manager
Skye Bank Plc
08.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Joseph Ayo Babalola University
02.2011 - 08.2015
Investment Fund Manager Assistance
Radix Capital Partners Limited
10.2009 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Yaba College of Technology
01.2009 - 09.2009