Astute Risk Manager with strong commercial decision-making and negotiation skills to support business growth. Devises and implements robust frameworks to limit exposure. Committed to staff development for increased quality and performance capabilities across risk activity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ERM Projects Team Lead
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
Driving bank recovery and resolution plans in line with domestic and global regulatory standards for systemically important financial institutions
Preparation of the Bank’s Risk Appetite dashboard
Performing stress testing and scenario analysis
Preparing the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)
Key Accomplishments: Implemented predictive and proactive risk management system (for managing risk exposures) within the bank’s upstream business
Produced risk dashboard which effectively monitors all portfolio parameters and indicators immediately
Developed comprehensive exposure report for Oil, Gas, Maritime and Power sectors showing exposure, maturity profile and next two settlement dates.
Chief Risk Officer
Moneda Investment Company
05.2021 - Current
Developed the Organization’s bespoke risk management strategy and architecture including but not limited to ERM Framework, Risk register, Risk rating templates and risk acceptance criteria
Implemented a framework in effective risk management through principles, policies and practices including policies, limit setting and mitigation strategies
Developed effective monitoring for risk performance and reporting
Implement corporate governance and compliance
Facilitated trainings and workshops to imbibe a risk management culture enterprise wide and build capacity
Oversee the research and intelligence team
Implement and monitor the health and safety of the work environment to comply with workplace safety regulations
Developed and emergency response plan
Maintain a zero NPL ratio.
Specialized Risk Management Team Lead
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
10.2017 - 04.2021
Performing proactive analysis and monitoring of loan portfolio (with oversight function for 40% of the bank’s loan book) aimed at mitigating risk and identifying credit migration
Monitoring changes in portfolio creditworthiness, and taking appropriate action as required
Monitoring legal and regulatory compliance, as well as adherence to loan approval policies and procedures
Reviewing credit write-ups for oil, gas, and maritime facilities prior to credit approval by management credit committee
Performing industry analysis and peer reviews (for identified specialised sector) to identify inherent risks as well as growth opportunities for the bank
Presenting portfolio performance reports to senior management and board of directors
Consulting with external auditors and regulators during periodic audits
Performing risk management specialist functions and making informed decisions through an understanding of each business relationship.
Loan Monitoring Officer and Supervisor (Enterprise-Wide Risk Management)
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
08.2012 - 10.2017
Performed enterprise-wide risk performance appraisal
Functioned as risk management secretariat and criticised asset committee
Conducted periodic risk review and monitoring, as well as project appraisal and visitation
Conducted performance review of bank’s loan book and classification in line with policy guide and CBN prudential guidelines
Prepared periodic criticised loans report and computation of NPL ratios
Conducted sectorial review and analysis, as well as product monitoring and reporting
Monitored risk assets to ensure compliance with approvals, credit policy guide, regulatory requirements, and best practice
Key Accomplishments: Designed and implemented automated reporting for non-performing loans
Authorised booking and liquidation of tenured risk assets and related pledged funds
Conducted risk assessment on existing loan facilities and new loan applications and made recommendations on customer credit line approval
Booked and documented approved guarantees and bonds
Prepared relevant comprehensive reports to guide management in decision making regarding facility review, director related credits, clean temporary facility, and government loans
Conducted credit request appraisals (on industry analysis, recommendation, and processes)
Conducted documentation review to ensure compliance (with requirements) per transaction
Conducted loan performance monitoring and review
Conducted periodic statutory and regulatory reporting
Conducted portfolio and relationship management functions
Prepared and presented periodic management reports.
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