Eleanor Abdul

Work History

Ziba Premier Africa

Lagos

02.2021 - 08.2023

Pioneered a financial inclusion and capacity development company in association with financial service providers, cooperatives and international agencies across Nigeria.
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Facilitated project research, planning and execution in line with programme design
Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
Devised and implemented innovative marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for the organization.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's services offerings to suite varied clients.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Total Energies

Lagos

06.2017 - 08.2020

Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms on the low emissions revolutionary project.
Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones and proactive resolutions.
Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between client, vendors and government.
Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational cost by obtaining favorably pricing from qualified bidders and other potential vendors
Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.

Total Energies

Lagos

04.2012 - 05.2017

Negotiated and monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information and to protect company interest.
Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off and automated client correspondence, data and record tracking.
Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes and also assessed risks/potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
Reduced supply chain expenses by more than 20% by sourcing new vendors and negotiating key contracts.
Reduced supply chain expenses by more than [Number]% by sourcing new vendors and negotiating key contracts.
Implemented project management techniques to streamline processes, improve operations and increase team productivity.
Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.

Stanbic International Bank

Lagos

11.2009 - 02.2011

Advised international custodial clientele including, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and Bank of America, on enhancing asset service capability
Designed and executed effective solutions to monitor interest payments and created a portfolio of International Bank Clients, whilst enhancing the asset servicing capabilities of clients’ investing in Africa.
Enhanced high net worth clients experience and ensured investment philosophies were adequately aligned to meet client needs
Contacted potential clients to pursue sales and provided effective solutions to monitor interest payments on their Bonds, Treasury Bills, and other money market instruments
Represented the bank at events to establish strong ties, promote our service offerings and met with clients to generate new business and negotiate contracts.
Set risk management policies to mitigate bank losses.
Built and maintained productive relationships with internal and external C-level executives to facilitate business success.
Established key procedures for teams preparing documentation, models and presentations.

Morgan Stanley

London

08.2006 - 09.2009

Generated comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk assessment.
Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
Coordinated with financial advisors to develop long-term investment strategies.
Helped clients make optimal decisions on amounts and timing of capitalization.
Researched and evaluated macroeconomic, industry and company-specific data to inform investment decisions, whilst monitoring potential risks.
Monitored market trends and news to identify emerging opportunities and impacts on investment programs.
Orchestrated client-centered financial packages factoring in current market trends.
Conducted due diligence on potential investments and presented findings to investors.
Initiated the integration of updated digital tools to monitor and analyze corporate action event information, pricing and restrictions in the industry and the broader economy.