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Ikemefula Ikwuagwu

Ikemefula Ikwuagwu

Gbagada,Lagos

Summary

Risk Operations & Business Analyst with 6+ years of experience across UK and international financial environments. Optimise risk assurance processes, perform financial data analysis, and close regulatory compliance gaps. Evaluate financial records and improve operational workflows to reduce operational and regulatory risk across cross-functional teams.

Overview

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1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Process Analyst

Tuge Height Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.01 - Current

• Gathered, analysed, and documented operational requirements across internal teams to streamline workflow transitions and ensure compliance alignment with regulatory standards.

• Conducted root-cause analysis on process bottlenecks to design targeted interventions that enhanced service quality and improved data consistency.

• Formulated and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflow flowcharts, reducing operational friction and improving process efficiency by 15%.

• Led change management initiatives and developed user documentation to facilitate seamless adoption of new risk and operational frameworks.

SAP BW FICO Business Analyst

Shell Petroleum Development Company
Lagos, Nigeria
2018.08 - 2020.11

• Designed and deployed a Daily Cost Tracker in SAP Business Warehouse to improve real-time financial oversight and data transparency.

• Conducted granular financial data analysis on pricing structures and supplier contracts, resulting in $140k cost savings.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Risk, Operations, Finance) to establish intra-company transfer pricing and financial reporting frameworks.

• Developed automated performance dashboards in Power-BI, providing stakeholders with actionable insights for informed decision-making.

Controls / Assurance Process Analyst

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2013.04 - 2018.08

• Analysed compliance gaps across supply chain operations and developed remediation plans, resulting in 95% compliance gap closure rate.

• Collaborated with risk and compliance stakeholders to design and implement risk mitigation frameworks, enhancing overall compliance posture.

• Executed in-depth audits, risk assessments, and Joint Venture contract evaluations, identifying potential fraud risks and yielding $5M in operational savings.

• Screened and evaluated third-party vendors and supplier performance metrics, improving post-award contract management KPIs by 15%.

Junior Database Marketing Analyst

Barnardo's,
London, United Kingdom
2013.01 - 2013.04

• Analysed donor database records, verifying complex customer entries to maintain data integrity and ensure regulatory adherence.

• Developed data-driven recommendations that enhanced operational performance by 18%.

Leveraged social media platforms to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.

Conducted thorough competitive analysis, providing actionable insights for strategy development.

Education

Master of Science - Data Mining & Analytics

University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom
2009.07 - 2011.09

Bachelor of Science - Business Computer Studies

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
2005.10 - 2008.09

Skills

Controls gap analysis

Financial statement analysis

SQL knowledge

Business intelligence tools

Risk analysis software

Data governance

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

  • Software debugging
  • Cloud computing
  • BPMN expertise
  • Quality assurance principles
  • Tableau proficiency
  • Knowledge of erp systems
  • Process mapping tools
  • SAP understanding
  • SWOT Analysis
  • User acceptance testing
  • Product knowledge
  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

• CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) Industry Training — Brainnest Germany (2020)

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Industry Training — MTN Nigeria (2024)

• NCFE Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Customer Service — UK (2012)

• Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals — Shell Nigeria (2020)

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Timeline

Business Process Analyst

Tuge Height Ltd
2021.01 - Current

SAP BW FICO Business Analyst

Shell Petroleum Development Company
2018.08 - 2020.11

Controls / Assurance Process Analyst

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
2013.04 - 2018.08

Junior Database Marketing Analyst

Barnardo's,
2013.01 - 2013.04

Master of Science - Data Mining & Analytics

University of Westminster
2009.07 - 2011.09

Bachelor of Science - Business Computer Studies

University of Wolverhampton
2005.10 - 2008.09
Ikemefula Ikwuagwu