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OLABISI BALOGUN PhD. FCA.

LAGOS
OLABISI BALOGUN PhD. FCA.

Summary

A seasoned professional with a career focus on strategic management and operational oversight. Capable of driving organizational growth and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative strategies and leadership. A highly dependable results-oriented professional who is self-motivated and detail-oriented with experience spanning over 25 years in the fields of regulatory compliance, financial accounting, investment management, and strategic relationship management with stakeholders to deliver outstanding results.

Currently the Head of Finance in a government owned agency with substantive experience in managing the Corporation's investment and compliance team to ensure the Corporation complies with laws and regulations that govern the public sector entities. Over the years I have developed my skillset including conducting policy-relevant research, presenting annual budget defense to legislators, and collaborating with key government agencies in Nigeria.


Overview

23
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work history

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation [NDIC]
Lagos

Assistant Director: Head, Finance Lagos
08.2024 - Current

Job overview


  • Manage the Corporation's N3 trillion investment portfolio of Deposit Insurance Funds.
  • Created a productive work environment by fostering positive team dynamics.
  • Coordinated with department heads, enabling clear communication flow.
  • Managed team schedules and deadlines for optimised productivity.
  • Fostered relationships with stakeholders for increased collaboration and support.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by refining standard operating procedures.
  • Responsible for managing the Float of over N 500 million for Lagos and Zones
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on investment instruments in line with the Corporation's Investment Policy
  • Prepare comprehensive reports to provide insights into organisational operations.
  • Analyse investment portfolio for Management Approval.
  • Manage team schedules and deadlines for optimized productivity.
  • Lead the development of strategic plans to drive business growth.
  • Maintain smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Assist in developing annual budgets whilst monitoring expenditure.


Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation [NDIC]
Abuja

Assistant Director: Head, Compliance
08.2015 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Contributed to policy formulation for improved governance.
  • Statutory reporting ensured regulatory compliance.
  • Monitored KPIs and implemented improvements to address underperforming areas.
  • Maintained meaningful network of professional and political connections.
  • Supported organisational objectives by developing and implementing departmental plans.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the Corporation complies with all relevant Laws and Acts guiding it
  • Fostering positive working relationships with the key government agencies and ensuring compliance with regulatory and country laws.
  • Collaborated and monitored other departments (e.g. Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc.) to adhere to guidelines and policies
  • Liaised with supervisory and regulatory bodies on behalf of the Corporation
  • Provided reports as requested by the external stakeholders (e.g. Legislators in the National Assembly)
  • Responsible for addressing queries and enquiries to internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintained meaningful network of professional and political connections.
  • Statutory reporting ensured regulatory compliance.
  • Fostered employee satisfaction and positive work culture with and empowering and receptive leadership strategy.
  • Fostered relationships with stakeholders for increased collaboration and support.
  • Coordinated with department heads, enabling clear communication flow.
  • Supervised staff training programs, enhancing professional development opportunities.
  • Mitigated risks by implementing robust compliance measures.

Alpha Morgan Capital Managers Limited
Lagos

Assistant Vice President Wealth Management
12.2013 - 07.2015

Job overview


  • Portfolio Management of International Fund Managers
  • Wealth Management of over N50billion in Assets Under Management
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive business development opportunities.
  • Prepared, marketed and managed mutual funds
  • Developed strategic operational plans by collaborating with senior management.
  • Enhanced communication flow for improved team efficiency by implementing regular team meetings.
  • Streamlined business processes to enhance overall productivity.
  • Managed and coordinated multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery.

Afrinvest West Africa Limited
Lagos

Head, Institutional Sales and Marketing
01.2011 - 11.2013

Job overview

  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Executed daily trades via the financial information exchange platform (FIX Protocol) and Bloomberg.
  • Generated new business revenues with trade volume between $100m -$200m under direct management such as JP Morgan, Investec &Citibank.
  • Strategically involved in major fund raising of over $20m
  • Involved in investment analysis for over 200 clients' portfolios
  • Developed new business products such as ethical and green funds.
  • Maintained existing business relationships, and created new relationships

Access Investment & Securities Limited
Lagos

Head, Sales and Marketing (Business Development)
04.2009 - 01.2011

Job overview


  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Executed sales and marketing strategies in line with the overall business goals
  • Partook in the successful launch of two oversubscribed mutual funds over a 9 month period.
  • Developed sales and investment templates that generated client traction and on-boarding of over 100 new High Net-Worth Individuals.
  • Implemented and monitored clients' risk management procedures.
  • Created new brokerage account categories (discretionary managed portfolios)
  • Supervised the sales of two dollar denominated products - the Eurobond and Global Depository Receipts(GDRs)
  • Liaised and managed relationships with the parent firm and negotiated deals.

Afrinvest West Africa Limited
Lagos

Head, Private Client Services
01.2006 - 04.2009

Job overview

  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Generated revenues in excess of $4.5m over a 12month period.
  • Grew sales turnover by over 300% within 24 months.
  • Created budget templates to track the department's financial growth.
  • Prepared quarterly portfolio reports for High Net worth Individuals in line with Asset Allocation Strategies set.
  • Supervised the execution of marketing activities.
  • Developed and executed sales and marketing strategy.
  • Responsible for investment and financial advisory services
  • Delivered professional advice to non-managed accounts investment objectives

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
Lagos

Banking Officer, Financial Institutions Unit
08.2001 - 08.2004

Job overview

  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing accurate and timely financial advice.
  • Pioneered the first margin lending for stock broking firms
  • Promoted bank's products for increased sales and customer retention.
  • Increased efficiency with proficient use of banking software programs.
  • Managed client accounts to maintain excellent relationships.
  • Prepared credit analysis, structuring and presentation
  • Prepared monthly performance and yearly target performance report.
  • Monitored Asset and Liability generation for the bank's balance sheet.

Education

Swiss School Of Management
Rome, Italy

Doctor of Philosophy from Business Administration (Leadership)
08.2021 - 11.2024

University overview

  • Dissertation in Crisis Leadership in Emerging Markets of Africa


University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom

Master of Business Administration from Business Administration
09.2004 - 09.2005

University overview

Olabisi Onabanjo University
,Ogun State.

Bachelor of Science from Accounting
02.1992 - 04.1997

University overview

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Regulatory requirements understanding
  • Policy implementation
  • Compliance knowledge
  • Investment Management
  • Portfolio Assessment, Advisory & Administration
  • Institutional and Private Client Relationship
  • Leadership skills
  • Business Planning and Development
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • People-oriented
  • Communication proficiency

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Jigsaw puzzles, bowling, networking

Certification

Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) -Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. 1999


ACCA Certificate in International Auditing (CertIA). 2018

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Assistant Director: Head, Finance Lagos
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation [NDIC]
08.2024 - Current
Swiss School Of Management
Doctor of Philosophy from Business Administration (Leadership)
08.2021 - 11.2024
Assistant Director: Head, Compliance
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation [NDIC]
08.2015 - 08.2024
Assistant Vice President Wealth Management
Alpha Morgan Capital Managers Limited
12.2013 - 07.2015
Head, Institutional Sales and Marketing
Afrinvest West Africa Limited
01.2011 - 11.2013
Head, Sales and Marketing (Business Development)
Access Investment & Securities Limited
04.2009 - 01.2011
Head, Private Client Services
Afrinvest West Africa Limited
01.2006 - 04.2009
University of Leicester
Master of Business Administration from Business Administration
09.2004 - 09.2005
Banking Officer, Financial Institutions Unit
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
08.2001 - 08.2004
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
02.1992 - 04.1997
OLABISI BALOGUN PhD. FCA.