Ayodeji Blessing Ganikale
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Seasoned Fixed Income Trader with extensive experience in treasury management, fixed income securities trading, portfolio optimization, and revenue growth. Demonstrated success in executing profitable trading strategies, managing liquidity positions, and leveraging market insights to maximize returns while maintaining prudent risk controls. Strong expertise in fixed income analytics, investment management and financial markets. Combines analytical rigor, strategic decision-making, and collaborative leadership to deliver superior financial outcomes in dynamic banking and capital market environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Fixed Income Trader
Globus Bank Limited
2023.06 - 2026.08
Team member, Currencies (FCY)
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
2020.11 - 2023.05
- Managed the bank's FX blotter
- Handled CBN-Member FX transactions and inter-member trades
- Maintained thorough market understanding of currency trends to manage the bank's FX position
- Communicated customers FX needs to the CBN via Auctions and other windows
- Complied with extant policies and CBN regulations on Foreign Currency liquidity and management
- Rendered regulatory returns timely and accurately
- Executed Member-Client Foreign currency dealings
Team member, Treasury Sales
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
2018.08 - 2020.11
- Consulted with customers on available treasury products tailored to desired investment goals
- Handled buy and sell transactions for financial instruments on behalf of private and business customers
- Reviewed, managed and optimised client portfolios for maximum returns
- Managed customers securities with custodian and provided timely reports
- Advised on investment decisions and business deal terms from financial perspective
- Analysed market trends and conditions to provide informed advice to customers
- Liaised with clients and range of financial professionals to secure desired results
Team member. Currencies (LCY) and ALM
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
2018.02 - 2018.08
- Efficiently managed the bank's liquidity- LCY
- Matched volume of Asset with volume of liability in different tenors to minimise or optimise liquidity risk, depending on projected interest rate path
- Provided rates of deposit of different deposit schemes
- Maintained regulatory limits
- Implement strategies formulated by Asset Liability management Committee for managing the bank's balance sheet
- Review deposit-pricing strategy and liquidity contingency plan for the bank
Relationship Officer
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
2017.08 - 2018.02
- Managed the bank's commercial Banking Customers relationship
- Kept detailed record of meetings with customers and conveyed their needs to the bank
- Communicated products designed to help customers achieve their business goals as desired
- Monitored financial markets to recommend suitable products to customers
- Provided the best deposit rates for customers investments
- Conveyed terms and conditions to applicants to inform about rates, repayment requirements and potential actions in case of defaults
Customer Service Executive
PEACH MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Lagos
2017.01 - 2017.08
- Improved company processes by analysing customer feedback and service trends
- Advised management of customer service trends, creating proactive strategies to maintain best practices
- Explained benefits and advantages of different product and service offerings to customers
- Resolved complaints with proactive problem-solving and analysis
- Updated account information after customer calls for well-maintained data accuracy
- Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance
- Provided professional and helpful support to new and existing clients
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA (Expected completion date: 2027)
University Of Cumbria
Strategic Management In Banking -
INSEAD
Certified Treasury Professional -
Association for Financial Professionals
ACI Diploma Certificate -
Financial Markets Association
ACI Dealing Certificate -
Financial Markets Association
Master of Science - Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management
University of Lagos
B.Sc - Animal and Environmental Biology
University of Benin
SSCE -
Dominion Science Academy
Skills
- Fixed Income Securities Trading
- Portfolio Management
- Fixed income analytics
- Fixed income product knowledge
- Trading strategy formulation
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- ACI Dealing certificate (FMA)
- ACI Diploma Certificate (FMA)
- Certified Treasury Professional (AFP)
- Strategic Management in Banking (INSEAD)
- Associate Member, Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fixed Income Trader
Globus Bank Limited
2023.06 - 2026.08
Team member, Currencies (FCY)
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
2020.11 - 2023.05
Team member, Treasury Sales
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
2018.08 - 2020.11
Team member. Currencies (LCY) and ALM
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
2018.02 - 2018.08
Relationship Officer
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
2017.08 - 2018.02
Customer Service Executive
PEACH MANUFACTURING COMPANY
2017.01 - 2017.08
Master of Business Administration - MBA (Expected completion date: 2027)
University Of Cumbria
Strategic Management In Banking -
INSEAD
Certified Treasury Professional -
Association for Financial Professionals
ACI Diploma Certificate -
Financial Markets Association
ACI Dealing Certificate -
Financial Markets Association
Master of Science - Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management
University of Lagos
B.Sc - Animal and Environmental Biology
University of Benin
SSCE -
Dominion Science Academy