DAHIRU USMAN
Abuja
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in financial Services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
DSU Capital Initiative Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Special Adviser- Capital Markets
Office of the Special Adviser to the President (Finance and Economy)
- 05.2023
- Lead - Capital Market master plan implementation as part of the 40 presidential Deliverables of the Ministry of Finance
- Monitor and analyze financial sector Development and Trends
- Research and make input into policy issues related to various sectors of the economy requiring the input from the Special Adviser to the President
- Prepare Various Speeches and presentations for National Engagements of The Special Adviser to the President
- Provide office support towards the actualization of The National Development plans NDP 2021- 2025 & Agenda 2050
- Facilitated closer engagement with Stakeholders (Securities and Exchange commission, Ministry of Finance, capital market trade groups and market infrastructure, towards achieving targets in the Nigerian Capital market master plan.
Executive Director
DSU Brokerage Services Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Set Long term strategic goals for the organization
- Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements
- Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability
- Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation
- Manage relationship with external partners (Pension fund Administrators, Custodians and Software Vendors)
- Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
- Ensure that the company runs in compliance with regulatory guidelines SEC and NSE and FIRS.
General Manager
DSU Brokerage Services Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Compliance
- Designing and Implementing the Company Compliance Program
- Interfacing with the Regulatory Bodies (Nigerian Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Program)
- Oversight on and sign off on daily, monthly, quarterly filing
- Making Recommendations on training and Requirement in line with regulatory guidelines
- Processing of staff applications and background checks on sponsored individuals
- Reviews of Operational Manuals and other Company guidelines in line with Board approval.
Chief Operating Officer
DSU Capital Initiative Limited
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Capital raising for Group Associated Companies
- Feasibility study Report on DSU Brokerage Services Ltd
- Application and filing for Stockbroking license
- Funds Management of Regulatory Capital for Stockbroking and Bureau De Change
- Preparing Budgets and Monitoring Execution
- Preparing Quarterly Accounts for Board Consideration.
Officer
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Sales and back-office Processing of purchase order form/Redemption
- Running end-to-day Net Asset Valuations for the IBTC Equity/ Ethical fund
- Processing of Valuation letters based on Request
- Preparing Quarterly reports on the Activities of the Mutual fund
- Interface with Trustees and company Registrars on client Certificates.
Credit Supervisor 1
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc.
10.2005 - 01.2006
- Credit Valuation Reports on Corporate loan Applications
- Processing of Margin loan facilities for Individuals and Corporates based on Request
- Posting of transactions for Subsidiary companies (IBTC Ventures and IBTC Asset Management Ltd
- Monitoring of International lines of credit to ensure utilization and meeting agreed draw down and repayment obligations.
Trainee Analyst (NYSC)
The Nigeria Stock Exchange
09.2004 - 07.2005
- Prepare valuation reports and make recommendation to the quotations and listing Committee on listing applications quarterly
- Prepare public company filing for publication on the trading engine
- Attend Company Annual general meeting and file Reports on Compliance with Nigerian Stock Exchange listing rules.
Education
MSc Financial Decisions Analysis -
University of Portsmouth
B.A (Hons) Business Economics -
University of Portsmouth
A Levels -
Cherwell Tutors Oxford, United Kingdom
WAEC -
Airforce Military School Jos Plateau State
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting -
National College of Accountancy Jos Plateau
01.2018
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Partnership Development
- Business Development
- Negotiation
Non Executive Director Roles
- ACT Financial Training Center limited
- Appmart integrated limited
Memberships And Certifications
- ASSOCIATE-CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF STOCKBROKERS (CIS), Member - CIS Programs Committee 2022- 2024
- ASSOCIATE-CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF STOCKBROKERS (CIS), Member – National workshop Committee -2022- 2024
- Chartered Institute of Securities and INVESTMENT (cisi UK), Member, 2019
- Certified National Accountant (CNa) -Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Member Private Sector Committee 2020-to 2023
- Certified National Accountant (CNa) -Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Member -ANAN Abuja Branch Education and Training Committee 2020 -2023
- Institute of Directors Nigeria (IODN), Fellow, 2013
- Institute of Directors Nigeria (IODN), National Council Member -Elected June 2023
- Institute of Directors Nigeria (IODN), IOD Risk Audit Committee member, 2020
- Institute of Directors Nigeria (IODN), Hon Secretary Abuja Zone, 2019, 2021
- Institute of Directors Nigeria (IODN), Hon Treasurer Abuja Zone, 2017, 2019
- Institute of Directors Nigeria (IODN), Assistant Secretary Abuja Zone, 2015, 2017
- Association of Enterprise Risk Management professional, Fellow, 2017
- Association of Enterprise Risk Management professional, Chairman Abuja Chapter, 02/2023
- Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals, Fellow, 2021
- Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals, Member – Northern outreach and Advocacy Committee, 03/2022
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/15/77
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Dr. Sarah Alade, Former Special Adviser, Finance and Economy to the President, omotundealade@gmail.com, 08037054661
- Josiah Akerewusi, Registrar, Chartered institute of Stockbrokers, Ikoyi Lagos, 08023212423
- Hamisu Idris, Managing Director, Norrenberger Pensions, 08037024275
Timeline
Managing Director
DSU Capital Initiative Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Executive Director
DSU Brokerage Services Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2021
General Manager
DSU Brokerage Services Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014
Chief Operating Officer
DSU Capital Initiative Limited
01.2008 - 03.2010
Officer
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd
01.2006 - 12.2007
Credit Supervisor 1
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc.
10.2005 - 01.2006
Trainee Analyst (NYSC)
The Nigeria Stock Exchange
09.2004 - 07.2005
Special Adviser- Capital Markets
Office of the Special Adviser to the President (Finance and Economy)
- 05.2023
MSc Financial Decisions Analysis -
University of Portsmouth
B.A (Hons) Business Economics -
University of Portsmouth
A Levels -
Cherwell Tutors Oxford, United Kingdom
WAEC -
Airforce Military School Jos Plateau State
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting -
National College of Accountancy Jos Plateau
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