NASIRU OZOVEHE BELLO
Kano
Summary
A dedicated, diligent graduate and professional with 20 years of exceptional track record in business management, sales, marketing,Banking Operations, competencies in portfolio management and relationship personnel management, seeking any challenging position with a dynamic organisation to apply and utilise accrued skills and training by making tangible contributions to the overall financial bottom-line.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Head, Retail Banking -Abuja
Access Bank Plc.
01.2019 - Current
Regional Head, Commercial Banking –Abuja
Access Bank Plc.
01.2016 - 01.2019
Group Head, Retail Banking -North
Access Bank Plc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supervise Branches, developing business strategy to grow and sustain profitability across the Northern region
- Marketing of financial sales and services on a daily basis
- Identify key opportunities to follow up and cross sell financial products and services with excellent standards of service to secure new business
- Inform and sell to customers’ additional products which posed as a valuable and serviceable benefit
- Exposure of deposits through quality assets to commercial and large corporates that increase the profitability of the region
- Develop and present banking products that suits our operating environment
- Handle complaints, address queries and issues in a professional and efficient manner across the region
- Keep abreast of latest developments in the financial sector and inform customers about market fluctuations/economic scenarios
- Product Initiator and Manager of NYSC/ Access Bank Strategic partnership
Deputy Manager
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Prepared investment analyses for clients, including several with more than N2B Naira total assets under management
- Team Lead responsible for creating a wealth management unit to offer investment, advisory, financial planning to high net worth individuals with the goal of sustaining and growing long term wealth
- Overall marketing and cross selling of the Banks Treasury products such as Federal Government Bonds, Treasury Bills, Commercial Papers, and Bankers’ Acceptance etc
- Identifying new markets and implementing strategies to increase clientele base
- Render advice on clients’ investments in money market instruments
- Preparing client appraisals including industry review, company operations, risk assessment and presentation of findings to aid management decision
- Monitoring the team’s treasury portfolio and generating liabilities to fund asset creation
Assistant Branch Head
Intercontinental Bank Plc
02.2004 - 01.2005
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication among team members and providing ongoing support.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements that led to increased efficiency in daily operations.
- Optimized branch profitability by effectively managing budgets, expenses, and resources.
Cashier Assistant
Bank of the North Limited
01.2000 - 02.2004
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Handled cash drawer responsibly, accurately counting change and ensuring daily balances were correct.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
Education
Masters in Developmental Studies -
Bayero University Kano
01.2007
MBA -
Bayero University Kano
01.2003
B.Sc. - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Nigeria
01.1998
Federal Government College -
Federal Government College Kano
01.1991
BUK Staff Primary School -
BUK Staff Primary School
01.1985
Skills
- Financial advisory
- Effective Customer Relationship Management
- Sales Oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Re-branding
- Investment Management
- Portfolio Management
- Market Research
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Motivation Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Ability to Work under Pressure
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving Skills
- MS Office Applications
- Internet Usage
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Microsoft office
- Flexible and adaptable
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Customer relations
Accomplishments
- Compliance Officer in the branch I worked (ability to keep organisational ethics, branch activities and staff in check)
Languages
Fluent in English
Ebira
Yoruba
Hausa
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Kogi
- Date of Birth: 12/07/74
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
Other Trainings And Certifications
- Member Nigerian Institute of Management
- Member Chartered Institute of Bankers in Nigeria
- Customer Service/Sale Orientation for Relationship Managers (2008)
- Effective Communication and Presentation Skills (2009)
- Workshop on MS Excel & Power Point Training for Bankers (2007)
- Service Excellence for Marketing Staff (2007)
- Credit/Debit Card Programme (2010)
- Credit Course for Relationship Managers (2006)
- Visa: Launching a Card Programme & Debit Seminar (2012)
- Selling and Negotiating Skills (2008)
- Effective Relationship Management (2007)
- Effective Branch Management Leadership (2014)
- Intermediate Credit Analysis Course (2014)
- Performance Thinking Workshop (2017)
Hobbies and Interests
- Meeting people
- Reading
- Volunteering
- Travelling
- Sporting
Timeline
Group Head, Retail Banking -Abuja
Access Bank Plc.
01.2019 - Current
Regional Head, Commercial Banking –Abuja
Access Bank Plc.
01.2016 - 01.2019
Group Head, Retail Banking -North
Access Bank Plc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
Deputy Manager
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
01.2005 - 01.2015
Assistant Branch Head
Intercontinental Bank Plc
02.2004 - 01.2005
Cashier Assistant
Bank of the North Limited
01.2000 - 02.2004
Masters in Developmental Studies -
Bayero University Kano
MBA -
Bayero University Kano
B.Sc. - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Nigeria
Federal Government College -
Federal Government College Kano
BUK Staff Primary School -
BUK Staff Primary School
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