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
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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
Abuja, Nigeria
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
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
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
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
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
Abuja, Nigeria
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
Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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
Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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
Mararaba, Nassarawa
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