Tosin Adebukunola
Summary
Dedicated product management professional with nearly a decade of cross-functional experience in product, project, strategy, and business performance management. End-to-end product leader, successfully bringing products from inception to deployment with efficiency and speed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head, Product Management
Multigate Payment Limited
08.2020 - Current
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, balancing resource allocation while maintaining focus on key business priorities.
- Conceptualized long-range product roadmaps and strategically designed according to market data and research.
- Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
- Streamlined product management processes for enhanced efficiency and team productivity.
- Identified productivity bottlenecks and devised innovative solutions while remaining conservative with resources.
- Worked collaboratively with developers, senior-level stakeholders and partners to collect data on deficiencies and provide solutions to long-standing issues.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or functionality.
- Built consensus among internal teams by facilitating open communication channels between all project stakeholders.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies for new products or updates.
- Improved user experience by working closely with UX/UI designers to develop intuitive interfaces and features.
- Coached junior team members on best practices in product management methodology and techniques.
- Achieved product development milestones by closely collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strategy and Business Performance Management
VFD Group Plc.
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed the digital bank launch project.
- Managed budgets effectively while ensuring optimal resource allocation across the holding company and its subsidiaries.
- Managed the monthly and quarterly performance measurement and reporting process for all subsidiaries and the holding company
- Developed, tracked and analyzed variance of key performance measurements.
- Streamlined processes to increase workflow efficiency, resulting in reduced turnaround times for key projects.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that significantly reduced inefficiencies within the organization''s operations.
- Managed an investment project from start (commencement fundraising, business set-up and operations) to finish (profit taking, settlement of all shareholders, dissolution and winding up)
- Implemented change management strategies to successfully guide teams through organizational transformations.
- Collaborated with cross-departmental leadership teams on strategic planning efforts aimed at maximizing organizational effectiveness.
- Enhanced business performance by developing and implementing strategic plans focused on continuous improvement.
- New Business Establishment – Due diligence and analysis of new businesses being considered for investment by the Group, set-up and support of approved businesses
- Optimized operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement, analyzing data, and recommending solutions.
Career Break
09.2015 - 11.2016
Investment and Financial Advisor
RegCharles Finance and Capital Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Researched current economic trends and investment opportunities to stay abreast of financial markets.
- Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
- Created financial models to analyze and evaluate investment strategies.
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized investment portfolios.
- Researched and evaluated potential investment products for clients.
Treasury Marketing and Funds Management Officer
RegCharles Finance and Capital Ltd
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Constructed efficient investment portfolios for treasury clients as well as the firm with a view to meeting agreed returns objectives
- Managed the organization's treasury operations
- Managed the Investments Register for both money and capital markets transactions
- Relationship management of all treasury clients
- Monthly preparation of investment schedules in agreement with investment balances in General Ledger.
Relationship Officer, Private Banking
Access Bank Plc.
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Managed existing and new relationships/accounts
- Opened accounts for High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) and High-Income Persons (HIPs)
- Prepared Monthly Performance Reports (MPR)
- Prepared Risk Asset Reports (RAR).
Branch Services Head (Back-Up)
Access Bank Plc.
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Oversaw the branch’s daily operations
- Daily Proofing of General Ledgers
- Daily preparation of Automated Teller Machine Reconciliation report
- Supervised the bulk tellers, cash tellers and customer care officers
- Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and vault custodian
- Authorized customers' transactions above teller limits
- Ensuring the smooth running of the branch.
Graduate Trainee Program
Access Bank Plc.
02.2011 - 06.2011
National Youth Service Corps Program
Bayelsa State, Nigeria
11.2009 - 11.2010
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Stirling
Scotland11.2016
B. Eng. (Hons) - Information And Communication Technology
Covenant University
Nigeria06.2009
Skills
- Product Strategy
- Product requirements documentation
- Strategic Thinking
- Design thinking
- Pricing strategy
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Accomplishments
- Deployed a multi-bank connector solution to the largest oil and gas conglomerate in Nigeria.
- Developed an auto-reconciliation solution for one of the largest banks in Africa
Attributes
- Detail-oriented with excellent communication abilities
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work requirements
- Enthusiastic, result-oriented and self-motivated
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Solving Puzzles
- Travelling
Timeline
Head, Product Management
Multigate Payment Limited
08.2020 - Current
Strategy and Business Performance Management
VFD Group Plc.
03.2017 - 07.2020
Career Break
09.2015 - 11.2016
Investment and Financial Advisor
RegCharles Finance and Capital Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2015
Treasury Marketing and Funds Management Officer
RegCharles Finance and Capital Ltd
09.2012 - 06.2013
Relationship Officer, Private Banking
Access Bank Plc.
01.2012 - 09.2012
Branch Services Head (Back-Up)
Access Bank Plc.
07.2011 - 12.2011
Graduate Trainee Program
Access Bank Plc.
02.2011 - 06.2011
National Youth Service Corps Program
Bayelsa State, Nigeria
11.2009 - 11.2010
Master of Science - Finance
University of Stirling
B. Eng. (Hons) - Information And Communication Technology
Covenant University
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