Oladipo Olaniyi
Eti-Osa,Lagos
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in bond markets, fixed income instruments, and derivative securities. Demonstrates strong negotiation capability and business development acumen, complemented by a deep understanding of commodities and equity trading. Proven track record in enhancing customer relations through effective communication proficiency and stock market knowledge. Committed to leveraging skills for strategic growth and market expansion.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Independent Consultant
Ficus Captial and Investment Limited
Ikoyi, Lagos
2025.01 - Current
Director
Dunn Edwards Nigeria Limited
Lagos Island , Lagos
2013.08 - Current
- Strengthened client relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention.
- Single point of contact for all quality, delivery, and production issues.
- Increased sales through acquisition of new clients and expansion of services to existing clients.
- Functioned as the primary professional resource to the Board of Directors and key committees, providing support in short- and long-range planning policy development, information gathering, and interpretation, and implementing Board decisions.
- Cultivated relationships and developed community, state, and national networks to further the company’s mission and achieve maximum community impact.
- Oversaw financial and business operations, managing annual campaign, operating budgets, collections, disbursements, and accounting for all funds and official records.
- Maintained administrative responsibility for public information programs both year-round and at campaign time, which involved interpreting the work and programs of agencies.
- Held the authority and responsibility for personnel functions, including hiring, firing, and performing annual evaluations.
Head, Asset & Fund Management
Spok Captial Limited
Ikoyi, Lagos
2024.01 - 2024.12
- Led trading and asset management desk execution across asset classes daily.
- Managed the firm’s securities portfolio and daily trading workflow.
- Coordinated brokerage and arbitrage activities for fixed income securities.
- Monitored and reviewed investment performance with periodic portfolio rebalancing.
- Conducted fixed-income research analysis and delivered transaction presentations.
- Identified opportunity areas and maximised returns through disciplined execution.
- Directed product development for corporate structured notes, addressing diverse client needs.
- Enhanced client relationships through proactive communication on opportunities.
- Engaged with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Retention across co-operative societies and corporate groups.
- Managed teams and facilitated regular group sessions for efficiency.
- Aligned corporate product strategies with market demands by overseeing business unit functions. for corporate product development.
Partner
Zock Capital Limited
GRA,, Ikeja
2019.08 - 2023.12
- Managed in-house investment portfolio, overseeing long-term and short-term strategies to align with company goals
- Managing portfolio, consistently achieving returns of 20% or more
- Identified potential buy opportunities and developed relative value swap ideas for investment strategies.
- Executed fixed-income trades in primary and secondary markets to optimise portfolio performance
- Detailed knowledge of Nigeria's fixed-income market
- Developed and maintained relationships with external and internal stakeholders to facilitate communication and collaboration
- Assessed the company’s goals, risk tolerance, and tax position.
- Working closely with the auditor, providing year-end financial reports and documents
Business partner
Cityflex Express Limited
Adeniyi Jones , Ikeja
2012.07 - 2014.11
- Delivered tailored business solutions for clients, enhancing satisfaction and engagement.
- Established excellent client relationships, including working directly with management and staff at all levels.
- Collaborated with business development manager, financial planning, and marketing department on product service launch activities.
- Support the Business Technical Team for product and service readiness.
- Assisted CEO with financial activities, including analysis and reporting to inform decision-making.
- Coordinated weekly leadership meetings, ensuring alignment on company initiatives.
- Worked in the planning department and assisted in the coordination of company-wide plans and programs
- Implementing and developing new air cargo activities (freight forwarding) for local and international firms
Securities Traders
Afribank Nigeria Plc
Board Street , Lagos Island
2007.08 - 2012.04
- Monitored market performance daily, adjusting strategies based on data.
- Analysed market trends to predict future trading opportunities.
- Evaluated market opportunities to refine and optimise trading strategies.
- Applied technical analysis methods to formulate profitable trading plans.
- Employed multiple trading techniques to maximise profits.
- Established the treasury bills trading platform
- Managed various securities and bonds
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimise trade execution strategies.
- Balanced buy-side and sell-side orders efficiently throughout the trading day.
- Handled large volumes of trades daily whilst maintaining superior attention to detail.
- Monitored economic indicators to inform trading decisions on securities prices.
- Developed comprehensive understanding of financial markets, enhancing strategic decision-making capabilities.
- Remained compliant with all regulatory requirements during trading activities.
- Advised clients on suitable investment options based on their risk tolerance levels.
- Cultivated client relationships to enhance communication and service quality.
- Built strong relationships with clients, ensuring retention and satisfaction.
- Performed research analysis and presentation of fixed-income transactions
- Specialised in business transactions with exclusive institutional investors
Senior Investment Officer
AIL Securities Limited
Board Street , Lagos Island
2002.10 - 2007.08
- Structured and executed Public Offers and Rights Issues for clients including Union Bank Plc and Trade Bank Plc, ensuring compliance and maximising investor interest
- Portfolio/fund Management
- Executing Clients' mandates/trades
- Cultivated ongoing client relationships, identifying and implementing improvements in communication to foster satisfaction and loyalty
- Conducted thorough research analysis to gather relevant data
- Built strong networks in the finance industry, facilitating access to key market information.
- Designed targeted marketing strategies for individual, corporate, and institutional clients, enhancing engagement and outreach
Education
Doctorate - Management
Swiss Management Center University
Switzerland 04/2019 - 06/2026
Master of Business Administration -
Lagos Business School
Ajah, Lagos 11/2014 - 08/2016
Master of Science - Economics
Univrsity of lagos
Yaba, Lagos 04/2008 - 11/2010
Post-Graduate Diploma - Manpower Development & Economics
University of Lagos
Yaba, Lagos 02/2003 - 10/2004
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Lagos
Yaba, Lagos 08/1995 - 11/2000
SSCE -
Airforce Senior Secondary School
Airforce Base, Ikeja /1989 - /1994
Skills
- Fixed income
- Bond market expertise
- Derivative securities
- Market trend analysis
- Risk management
- Financial analysis
- Business development
- Negotiation capability
- Customer relations
- Communication proficiency
- Stock market knowledge
Certification
- SEC Sponsored Individual (Fund/Portfolio Manager)
- IC- Agile Certified Professional (ICP-APM)- Agile Project & Professional Delivery Management
- Authorised Dealing Clerkship Certificate and Associate Member Commodity Brokers Association of Nigeria
- Certified Pension Institute of Nigeria
Affiliations
- Traveling and Networking
Accomplishments
Social Secretary EMBA 19 Lagos Business School 2021-2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Independent Consultant
Ficus Captial and Investment Limited
2025.01 - Current
Head, Asset & Fund Management
Spok Captial Limited
2024.01 - 2024.12
Partner
Zock Capital Limited
2019.08 - 2023.12
Director
Dunn Edwards Nigeria Limited
2013.08 - Current
Business partner
Cityflex Express Limited
2012.07 - 2014.11
Securities Traders
Afribank Nigeria Plc
2007.08 - 2012.04
Senior Investment Officer
AIL Securities Limited
2002.10 - 2007.08
SSCE -
Airforce Senior Secondary School
/1989 - /1994
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Lagos
08/1995 - 11/2000
Post-Graduate Diploma - Manpower Development & Economics
University of Lagos
02/2003 - 10/2004
Master of Science - Economics
Univrsity of lagos
04/2008 - 11/2010
Master of Business Administration -
Lagos Business School
11/2014 - 08/2016
Doctorate - Management
Swiss Management Center University
04/2019 - 06/2026