FUNMI ALABI

Mississauga, ON, L*M *X* 647-***-****

ac3efz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Accomplished professional with more than 10 years’ experience in business & data analysis, project management, and strategy

Analytical strategist with track record of successfully collecting business data, analyzing information, and developing improvement and enhancement solutions. Detail-oriented problem solver, effective at addressing and resolving diverse issues; capable of effectively switching between either large-scale or detail-oriented approaches to achieve success. Recipient of 2014 “Outstanding Contribution to a Humanitarian Cause” award from Fair-life Africa Foundation.

Professional Experience

"Interbank Settlement Systems (NIBSS),

Head, Enterprise Intelligence Division" September 2012 - May 2017

Served as project manager for a National Electronic Payments Incentive Scheme Program, championing digital and mobile payment systems in line with nation’s Vision 2020 objectives to create cashless economy. Earned 2013 Annual CEO Award for remarkable coordination of NIBSS 20th anniversary conference.

Managed a team conducting business analysis and data analytics on electronic payments trends; expanded wholesale product into retail market resulting in 60% volume contribution.

Implemented innovative strategies to design and operate industry-driven payment platforms, performed trend analysis, identify issues that may hinder or support government initiatives

Produced presentation materials on product performance, financial forecast and budget achievements for the monthly, quarterly & annual strategic planning review

Develop reporting templates, manage the circulation of standard and adhoc performance reports to regulators, managements and team members for effective decision making

Tracked and reported project action items, coordinate team meetings & tasks and updated project schedules to ensure all activities are executed in a timely manner

Performed business analysis planning, elicitation, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management toward successful implementation of digital and mobile payment systems.

Liaised with cross-functional teams to monitor operational work plans, manage productivity, process improvements to achieve service excellence to customers

Managed project deliverables, communications, documentation, and risks management to ensure compliance with quality standards and international best practices

"United Bank for Africa (UBA)

Strategy Analyst" May 2009 - September 2012

Served as project coordinator for Service Excellence Program, improving operational efficiency and customer rating. Program won 2010 CEO award for best project execution.

Managed profitability analysis of branches and recommended actions for cost management.

Conducted strategic analysis of cost leadership program to strengthen oversight and cost control.

Researched macro-economic and financial indices, developing presentations highlighting operational gaps and opportunities for Bank and 18 African subsidiaries.

Developed and circulated monthly Economic & Competitive Intelligence Report to all senior management

"Bank of Industry (BOI),

Credit Officer Large Enterprises" March 2006 - September 2007

Prepared credit appraisal reports, position papers, and other key reports for C-level executives.

Evaluated prospective projects, researching viability and risks involved.

Ensured quarterly targets and goals were met by monitoring departmental accounts; prepared weekly activity reports for Executive Management Committee meetings.

"EMC2 Corporation,

Commercial Inside Sales Associate" March 2005 - January 2006

Facilitated activities strengthening EMC's relationships with new and existing partners, participating in partner blitz campaign to drive incremental revenue. Earned Sales Associate award for end of quarter revenue generation in excel of $2M.

Conducted on-boarding training for new hires focused on sales strategies and EMC2 standards.

"Manulife Financial

Financial Analyst" June 2003 - December 2003

Participated in intensive six-month cooperative development program, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial annuity transactions.

Resolved policy and service issues through effective liaison with brokers and clients.

Minimized gain and loss exposure, ensuring minimum processing errors while servicing client accounts.

Prepared documentation, including materials communicating company policy and claims execution processes.

Education & Credentials

Master of Science, Management University of Bristol, Bristol, UK (2008)

Bachelor of Science, Finance Northeastern University, Boston, MA (2005)

Training & Development

MS SQL BI Suite Workshop (SSRS, SSAS), Microsoft, 2017

Certificate in Business Analytics, Edupristine, 2016

Managing Risk for Development, World Bank MOOC Course, Coursera, 2014

Certified Advanced Business Data Analysis, Innoverto Training Sessions, 2014

SAP Business Objects Certificate, FEES Limited – SAP Service Provider, 2013

IIBA Member & Business Analysis Certification, IIBA Endorsed Education Provider, 2012

IFRS Conversion High-level Training, KPMG, 2012

Technical & Software Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Advance Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Visio, Outlook) SAP Web Intelligence Reporting Tool Microsoft SQL Database & Business Intelligence Reporting tool Infographics

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