Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Core Competencies as the Branch Operations Manager
Key Achievements as the Branch Operations Manager
Professional Interest
Languages
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Halimat Omowumi Olatunji

Ilorin,Kwara State

Summary

Professional with strong analytical skills and strategic thinking, adept at navigating complex industry regulations. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and decision-making, ensuring ethical judgment in all actions. Focused on building effective customer relationships and enhancing communication strategies for career advancement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Team Lead – Branch Operations Manager

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank)
University of Ilorin & Ilorin Taiwo Branches
08.2021 - 01.2026

Assistant Team Lead – Transaction Service Supervisor

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank)
Offa, Kwarapoly & Ilorin Taiwo Branches
09.2014 - 08.2021
  • Supported the Branch Operations Manager in overseeing branch operations and daily transactions.
  • Acted as Branch Operations Manager when the Branch Operations Manager is absent.

Team Lead - Customer Information Service Officer

Offa, Ilorin & Port Harcourt Branches
03.2010 - 09.2014
  • I was responsible for account opening and maintenance, customer enquiries, proffering timely and accurate solutions to customers’ needs.

Regional Clearing Officer for Southwest branches

Unity Road Branch, Ilorin
01.2009 - 02.2010
  • I was responsible for the regional collation, settlement and transmission of clearing cheques, proffering timely and accurate solutions to customers issues.

Assistant Team Lead - Account Officer

Bachirawa Branch, Kano
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • I assessed clients’ financial situations to develop strategic solutions, pursued liabilities and create assets. I reviewed the branch daily income and financial reports for management review. Resolution of customer enquiries and issues.

Education

PGD - Human Resource Management

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management

BSc - Accounting

Bayero University Kano
Kano, Kano State

Skills

  • Knowledge of industry regulations
  • Microsoft office suite competency
  • Advanced analytical capabilities
  • Resilience and tenacity
  • Ethical judgement
  • Strategic thinking capabilities
  • Communication excellence
  • Decision-Making expertise
  • Customer relationship building

Certification

  • 2022. Certified Customer Service Professional (CCSP): Membership No: 32481890
  • 2020. Chartered Human Resource Consultant (Ch.HRC): Membership No: 82030
  • 2019. Chartered Human Resource Professional (CHRP): Membership No: 81477

Affiliations

  • Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management (ACICRM): Membership No: 32481889
  • Doctorate Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Global (FCIHRM). Membership No: 82029
  • Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria

Core Competencies as the Branch Operations Manager

  • Manage end-to-end branch operations, ensuring efficient transaction processing, strong internal controls, and operational excellence.
  • Oversee customer relationship and experience management, ensuring high service quality, prompt complaint resolution, and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Supervise cash handling, vault operations, and ATM administration, ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure strict compliance with CBN regulations, AML/CFT guidelines, audit requirements, and operational risk controls.
  • Lead staff supervision, coaching, and team development, improving competence, productivity, and performance discipline.
  • Drive process improvement, digitization, and workflow optimization to reduce bottlenecks, improve turnaround time, and enhance service delivery.
  • Utilize CRM systems and data-driven operational reports to monitor performance, support decision-making, and improve service outcomes.
  • Monitor service quality metrics and turnaround times, resolving operational issues and escalations to maintain excellent customer experience.
  • Conduct operational reviews, reconciliations, and exception management reports to prevent losses, reduce errors, and strengthen control environment.
  • Supervise the branch security unit and escalating administrative and asset-related issues to the Admin Officer to ensure proper asset usage, accurate records, and asset protection.

Key Achievements as the Branch Operations Manager

  • Maintained 99.8% accuracy in cash, vault, and ATM reconciliations, eliminating aged suspense items and strengthening financial control integrity.
  • Reduced teller errors, cash variances, and process-related losses by over 80% through improved controls, daily monitoring, and staff coaching.
  • Successfully passed CBN, internal, and external audit examinations with zero or minimal branch audit exceptions across multiple review cycles.
  • Proper monitoring of customer service unit resulting in improved customer transaction turnaround time, significantly reducing queues, complaints, and service escalations.
  • Strengthened fraud prevention and operational risk controls, resulting in zero recorded fraud losses during the period under review.
  • Built a high-performing operations team through structured training and mentoring, achieving 100% staff competence and improved productivity.
  • Reduced ATM downtime and service disruptions through proactive monitoring, vendor coordination, and faster incident resolution.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with AML/CFT, internal control policies, and regulatory requirements, improving the branch’s overall risk rating.
  • Supported business growth by enabling seamless service delivery and contributing to increased product uptake through cross-selling support for marketers.
  • Delivered timely, accurate daily, weekly, and monthly operational, reconciliation, and compliance reports, improving management visibility and decision-making.
  • Commendation from the University of Ilorin VC - Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN) for outstanding service and dedication while heading the branch at the University of Ilorin (August 2021 – December 2025)

Professional Interest

Operational excellence, customer-centric service management, leadership development, and continuous process improvement.

Languages

English
Fluent
yoruba
Native
hausa
Intermediate

Accomplishments

    University of Ilorin VC - Award for outstanding service and dedication - December 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Lead – Branch Operations Manager

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank)
08.2021 - 01.2026

Assistant Team Lead – Transaction Service Supervisor

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank)
09.2014 - 08.2021

Team Lead - Customer Information Service Officer

03.2010 - 09.2014

Regional Clearing Officer for Southwest branches

01.2009 - 02.2010

Assistant Team Lead - Account Officer

01.2008 - 01.2009

BSc - Accounting

Bayero University Kano

PGD - Human Resource Management

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management
Halimat Omowumi Olatunji