OLUSEYI OWOLABI
AGRIBUSINESS SPECIALIST, CREDIT ANALYST, CERTIFIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
KATAMPE DISTRICT
Summary
Agricultural finance specialist and Business analyst with over 9 years’ experience in credit analysis,project management, as well as agribusiness/SME financing. Dedicated to increasing team performance and improving customer satisfaction. Successful track record in challenging, dynamic environments. Gifted manager and leader with strong communication, interpersonal and planning abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates
Work History
HEAD,AGRIBUSINESS & STRUCTURED FINANCE
TAJ BANK LIMITED
ABUJA
05.2021 - Current
- Formulation of polices and bank-wide agribusiness strategy in line with risk acceptance criteria (RAC)
- Grew Agribusiness balance sheet from c.N6B in 2021 to N58B as at end of 2022 (Currently 19.5% of bank's entire lending portfolio)
- Conducts deal Structuring and Risk assessment/appraisal on new agribusiness transactions
- Mentored new team members on agribusiness financing. sales and product development
- Developed Product paper to drive commodity and fertilizer value chain financing
AGRIBUSINESS CREDIT ANALYST (COMMERCIAL BANKING)
STERLING BANK PLC
LAGOS
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Worked as assistant product manager for development of Sterling Women & Youth in Agric Finance (SWAY-AGFIN) loan product
- Helped to facilitate $20M in donor funding from Master Card Foundation (MCF) for lending to women and youths in agriculture
- Resolved problems, improved credit turn around time and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members in credit analysis .
TEAM MEMBER-AGRIBUSINESS (SOUTH)
UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC
PORTHARCOURT
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Contributed to team success by completing tasks quickly and accurately.
- Contributed to development of bespoke agribusiness products for financing of small holder farmers in region under coverage
- Grew risk asset volumes from c.N800M to N6Billion from 2014-2017
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained NPL ratio of less than 1%
- Trained relationships teams on agribusiness products, procedures and documentation requirements.
LOAN OFFICER
ACCION MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
LAGOS
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
- Grew loan portfolio by over 500% while maintaining Portfolio at Risk (PAR) of less than 1%
- Identification and analysis of potential loan markets , network development to locate prospects for loans
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
FARM MANAGER
MAKWADA FARMS LIMITED
JOS
07.2009 - 10.2011
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Conducted records keeping and inventory management
- Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
- Branched farm out into new areas by adding tours, special events, and customer activities.
- Scheduling maintenance and repairs of obsolete machinery
- Ensuring that all staff and personnel adhere to health and safety regulations as well as bio security
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Led team of 35 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Collaborating with relevant staff to prepare budget and financial reports
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso 01.2012 - 01.2014
B. Tech (Hons) - Agricultural Economics
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso 04.2002 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Olivet Baptist High School
Oyo,Oyo State 09.1994 - 07.2000
Skills
Sales and Product Developmentundefined
Accomplishments
- Trained 33 new hires on Agribusiness financing and strategy
- Promoted to Head-Agribusiness & Structured Finance after Six (Months).
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Affiliations
- Certified Member-Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Associate Member- Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN)
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMP)
04-2023
HEAD,AGRIBUSINESS & STRUCTURED FINANCE
TAJ BANK LIMITED
05.2021 - Current
Fundamentals of Anti-money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism
07-2020
Advanced Credit Mastery 1 & 2 (Moody’s Analytics )
06-2019
Agric Product Development & Designs (GIZ)
06-2019
Trade & Commodity Finance Dynamics (Moody’s Analytics )
03-2018
AGRIBUSINESS CREDIT ANALYST (COMMERCIAL BANKING)
STERLING BANK PLC
01.2018 - 05.2021
Legal Documentation Skills for Credit Managers
06-2016
Financial Statement Analysis (IBFC Alliance)
04-2016
Effective Business Writing Skills
03-2014
Credit Principles Training (IBFC Augusto )
12-2013
TEAM MEMBER-AGRIBUSINESS (SOUTH)
UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC
12.2013 - 12.2017
MBA - Human Resources
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
01.2012 - 01.2014
LOAN OFFICER
ACCION MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
11.2011 - 10.2013
FARM MANAGER
MAKWADA FARMS LIMITED
07.2009 - 10.2011
B. Tech (Hons) - Agricultural Economics
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
04.2002 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Olivet Baptist High School
09.1994 - 07.2000
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