Abubakar Gada
Whitehaven
Summary
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Crime Compliance Advisory
First City Monument Bank
10.2012 - 07.2024
- Communicated with review stakeholders throughout the review to prevent surprises on review close-out.
- Delivered an effective enterprise wide strategy to prevent revenue losses from criminal attacks to HMRC repayment systems.
- Prevented non-compliance across all main HMRC repayments regime.
- Delivered customer service level commitments to ensure timely repayments to legitimate customers.
- Created,implemented and maintained comprehensive compliance policies and procedures that aligned with latest regulatory requirements.
- Established and oversaw mechanisms to monitor employee behaviour to ensure compliance with ethical standards and internal policie,including codes of conduct and conflict of interest policies.
- Developed and delivered training programs to edu employees on compliance policies,regulatory requirements and ethical behaviour,fostered a culture of integrity,probity and accountability .
- Conducted regular compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential compliance gaps and recommended corrective actions.
- Provided guida and support to business units on complianc-related matters,including trade monitoring,anti-money laundering (AML) and market conduct.
- Prepared and presented compliance reports to senior management and the board of directors,ensured transparency in compliance activities and employee behaviour.
- Investigated compliance breaches and incidents,recommended appropriate actio and ensured documentation of findings and resolutions.
- Liaised with external regulators and industry bodies as necessary,maintained positive relationships and ensured timely compliance with reporting obligations.
Head of Customer Operations.
FinBank Plc
12.2010 - 10.2012
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of business operations.
- Established performance metrics, improving team accountability and effectiveness.
- Developed a comprehensive risk management framework for maximising business efficiency.
- Implemented strategic risk mitigation plans, improving overall operational stability.
- Mitigated financial loss by implementing proactive risk management tactics.
- Led treasury front office operations and ensured optimal cash and liquidity management.
- Implemented and drove treasury process improvements, developed scalable solutions to promote operational efficiency.
- Oversaw cash flow forecasting and provided timely, accurate and objective financial reporting.
- Supported the rationalisation of banking structures,ensured streamlined and effective account management.
- Managed risk mitigation strategies related to FX and interest rate exposures.
- Collaborated with credit rating agencies to maintain and enhance the organisation’s credit rating.
- Balanced responsibilities between project management and front office operations.
- Supported monthly management reporting,stress testing and planning.
- Worked with business partners to identify and implement operational efficiencies for both FTP led changes and inbound changes.
- Maintained controls and documentation for FTP processes.
- Supported senior partners and balance sheet optimisation activities.
- Drove forward the development of FTP models and operational FTP processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supported inbound change impacting FTP processes and reporting.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Master of Treasury Management - Treasury Management
Bayero University,Kano
Diploma of Higher Education - Accounting and Finance
Bayero University,Kano.
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Bayero University,Kano
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Bayero University,Kano.
Skills
- Process improvement strategies
- Data analysis proficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Process automation understanding
- Cross-Functional leadership
- Change management
- Meeting deadlines consistently
- Strong verbal communication
- Cost reduction strategy
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Understanding of kyc procedures
Certification
- Certified Customer Service Specialist
- Certification on Strategy and Execution
- Certification on Fraud Prevention and Detection
- Certification on Sales Management Skills
- Certification on Leadership,Mentorship and Emotional Intelligence
- Certification on Business Communication and Development
- Certified Operations Risk Manager
- Certification on Customer Relationship Management
- Certified DevOps Engineer
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Specialist
Accomplishments
- Distinction on Entry Level Aptitude Test
- Consistency on Top Notch Appraisals
- Consecutive Best Performing Zone
Timeline
Financial Crime Compliance Advisory
First City Monument Bank
10.2012 - 07.2024
Head of Customer Operations.
FinBank Plc
12.2010 - 10.2012
Diploma of Higher Education - Accounting and Finance
Bayero University,Kano.
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Bayero University,Kano
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Bayero University,Kano.
Master of Treasury Management - Treasury Management
Bayero University,Kano
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