Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Awards, Accomplishments, and Honours
Timeline
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Ele Amodu

Abuja

Summary

A dynamic and results-driven seasoned banker with a proven track record of leading and driving profitable business growth in the banking industry. I am seeking a challenging role in a reputable bank where I can leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the organization's success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Development Manager

Wema Bank
05.2025 - 11.2025

Key Achievements
• Managed a diversified Corporate & Public Sector portfolio with ₦26.5 billion in deposits.
• Generated approximately ₦320 million annual fee income through transaction volumes, digital channel usage, trade finance and treasury solutions.
• Onboarded and actively managed 7 institutional accounts, improving wallet share and account stability.
• Expanded portfolio footprint across Abuja, Niger & Plateau (North-Central Region).
• Increased product penetration through cross-sell of trade, treasury & digital banking solutions, contributing to uplift in revenue and service utilization.
• Achieved performance KPIs in line with management expectations.

Head, Sales and Business Development

Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Leadership and Management:
  • Team Leadership: Leading and managing a team of senior managers and department heads within the mortgage division.
  • Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategic goals for the mortgage division in alignment with the overall bank's objectives.
  • Performance Management: Setting performance targets, monitoring achievements, and ensuring the team meets or exceeds business objectives.
  • 2. Business Development:
  • Market Expansion: Identifying and exploring new markets, partnerships, and opportunities for growth in the mortgage sector.
  • Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, developers, real estate agents, and other stakeholders.
  • Product Development: Leading the creation and enhancement of mortgage products and services to meet market demands and customer needs.
  • 3. Financial Management:
  • Budgeting and Financial Planning: Overseeing the budget, financial planning, and resource allocation for the mortgage division.
  • Risk Management: Implementing risk management strategies to minimize the bank's exposure to defaults and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Profitability: Ensuring the profitability of the mortgage business through careful management of interest margins, fees, and other revenue streams.

Senior Associate

GoldenBridge Asset Management Company Limited
08.2021 - 03.2024

Achievement
• Achieved monthly fund-mobilization targets (NGN 105M) by acquiring and onboarding HNI, retail, and corporate investors, contributing directly to AUM growth and liquidity strength.
• Expanded the firm’s investor pipeline by identifying and engaging new market segments, resulting in increased product adoption and repeat investor participation.
• Converted prospective investors through pitches, proposals, presentations and strategic follow-ups, improving conversion rates and shortening sales cycles.
• Accelerated product sales growth by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns and business development strategies across multiple investment channels.
• Enhanced investor engagement and retention through consistent relationship management, proactive communication and tailored investment solutions.
• Strengthened sales strategy by researching competitor activities, pricing benchmarks and market dynamics, enabling informed decision-making for leadership.
• Increased qualified leads by implementing market intelligence systems and feedback mechanisms that supported product positioning and new-product considerations.
• Improved organizational visibility through participation in conferences, investment forums and stakeholder events, elevating brand awareness and credibility with key decision-makers.
• Supported long-term revenue planning by aligning sales initiatives with the firm’s strategic objectives and contributing input into product and market direction.
• Achieved performance incentive payouts (PIP) tied to quarterly targets through consistent sales execution and disciplined pipeline management.

EXPERIENCE CENTER MANAGER

HERITAGE BANK PLC
03.2015 - 07.2021
  • Analyzed market conditions, competitor activities, and potential business risks to develop mitigation and improvement strategies
  • Deepened relationships acquired new clients, and improved service delivery to drive portfolio growth
  • Built branch partnerships, planned new marketing strategies, and shuffled teams to achieve branch targets
  • Determined credit risk for new and existing clients to mitigate fraud and losses
  • Reviewed customers' financials to approve loans and credit lines
  • Prepared detailed sales plans and set competitive team goals to meet business targets
  • Served as first point of contact for clients and displayed positive first impressions through friendly and expert customer service
  • Generated and tracked leads, built connections, and converted prospects into customers with high success rates
  • Developed targeted acquisition plans to guide week-to-week activities for branch staff
  • Assessed risks inherent in different business relationships to determine best business relationships to pursue
  • Prepared presentations and reports for management to aid in key financial planning and decision-making
  • Evaluated applications for loans and lines of credit to determine whether customers were suitable candidates for the desired product.

TEAM LEAD PUBLIC SECTOR

HERITAGE BANK
04.2013 - 02.2015
  • Deposit Mobilization
  • Identifying new business opportunities
  • Building strong customer relationships
  • Expanding the bank's client base
  • Identifying with top government officials and gathering relevant information to enhance business relationship & strategic initiatives/Understanding of the Nation's Annual Budget
  • Review of all public fund's portfolio, effective balance sheet management and making recommendation to Senior Management.

HEAD OF SALES AND MARKETING

APT PENSIONS LTD
09.2009
  • Pension Management
  • Securing public & private sectors' pension accounts
  • Making presentation to prospective customers
  • Suggesting business idea to the Regional Director
  • Processing of RSA PINs & customer service relationship
  • Recruitment of staff in assigned locations
  • Participated in seminars and additional training to expand knowledge and skills
  • Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
  • Required minimal oversight to complete job tasks, meeting all deadlines and goals
  • Assessed and delivered positive returns on investment for assigned accounts
  • Helped to integrate promotional and branding information into the company's print and digital footprints
  • Worked collaboratively with business managers to support new and existing locations in marketing efforts
  • Reported on organizational, employment, and compensation data through detailed reports and concise summaries for management review
  • Offered human resources and compensation expertise to help resolve disputes between employees and employers
  • Collected job-specific and general occupational data to assess employment trends
  • Developed strategies for successfully communicating benefits information to employees
  • Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
  • Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

FIRST GUARANTEE PENSION LTD
09.2006
  • Developed collaborative partnerships with customers and internal business partners to build successful solutions to diverse problems
  • Shared relevant tools with customers as necessary to reduce support call frequency
  • Directed phone calls to shorten service time and steer conversations towards targeted solutions
  • Connected with prospective, new, and established customers to assess and determine individual needs
  • Assisted with ongoing management of systems and processes to improve customer service ratings
  • Studied customer interactions and collected feedback to identify potential service improvements.

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE

KARU AREA PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AUTHOURITY
09.2005 - 08.2006
  • Generated new development deals for company specialized in acquiring multi-family residential projects and real estate market analysis
  • Managed services to fully document the available properties with high-quality images and virtual tours
  • Maintained an efficient office environment by skillfully routing incoming and outgoing mail
  • Followed established guidelines and procedures
  • Categorized leads according to client needs, timelines, and property searches
  • Counseled clients on current market status for land and residential markets
  • Documented payments and expenses to keep financial records current
  • Updated office calendar with new meetings, events and appointments to avoid overbooking.

Education

B.SC - POLITICAL SCIENCE: Political Science

Enugu State University of Science & Technology
Enugu, Enugu State
09.2003

SSCE - undefined

Oga Memorial Grammar School
Idah/Kogi

PRIMARY EDUCATION - undefined

Federal Polytechnic Staff School
Idah/Kogi
09.1991

Skills

  • 1 Financial Analysis: The ability to interpret financial statements, assess credit risk, and make informed decisions regarding loans, investments, and other financial products
  • 2 Leadership and Team Management: Experience in leading teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing day-to-day operations in a banking environment
  • 3 Sales and Business Development: Ability to identify new business opportunities, cross-sell products, and contribute to the bank's growth by acquiring and retaining clients
  • 4 Problem-Solving: Aptitude for resolving client issues, handling disputes, and making sound decisions under pressure
  • 5 Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of banking regulations, compliance requirements, and industry standards to ensure the bank operates within legal and ethical boundaries

Certification

Institute of Information and Strategy Management; IISM Fellow

Languages

English

Awards, Accomplishments, and Honours

EXCO COMMENDATION LETTER: Exceeded financial targets by 300%.

Timeline

Development Manager

Wema Bank
05.2025 - 11.2025

Head, Sales and Business Development

Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank
04.2024 - 04.2025

Senior Associate

GoldenBridge Asset Management Company Limited
08.2021 - 03.2024

EXPERIENCE CENTER MANAGER

HERITAGE BANK PLC
03.2015 - 07.2021

TEAM LEAD PUBLIC SECTOR

HERITAGE BANK
04.2013 - 02.2015

HEAD OF SALES AND MARKETING

APT PENSIONS LTD
09.2009

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

FIRST GUARANTEE PENSION LTD
09.2006

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE

KARU AREA PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AUTHOURITY
09.2005 - 08.2006

B.SC - POLITICAL SCIENCE: Political Science

Enugu State University of Science & Technology

SSCE - undefined

Oga Memorial Grammar School

PRIMARY EDUCATION - undefined

Federal Polytechnic Staff School
Ele Amodu