Ikenna Okeke
***** **** **** ***** ● Columbia, MD 21044 ● 410-***-**** ● **************@*****.***
PROFILE
I am a young highly-motivated business/financial/project analyst professional with a diverse educational background in monitoring variances, identifying trends and recommending appropriate actions. Team player who has a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with managers and coworkers.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Able to create and maintain strong client relationship/business by providing top notch services.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Team player, always willing to help those in need.
Well-versed in analyzing current and past financial data and performances
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple request
Special courses in identifying trends in financial performances, aimed at providing recommendations for improvement
Able to develop financial models by employing strategic thinking and analytic skills
SKILLS
Technical Skills and Competencies: Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Data Collection, Excellent Problem Solving Skills, Communication, Planning and Reporting, and Customer Service
Technical Skills/ Software Languages: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, Bloomberg Terminal, SDLC
Operating Systems: Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Apple Mac OSX
EDUCATION
University of Maryland - Baltimore County, MD August 2014 - May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Related Coursework
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Analysis
Cost Benefits Analysis
Antitrust and Regulation
Applied Statistics for Business and Economics
International Banking
Household Economics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Morgan Stanley September 2017 – present
Fixed Income Analyst
Responsible for investigating and resolving issues with onboarding clients, allocating trades, and opening/maintaining accounts
Assist institutional clients with fixed income products by working with the sales and trading executives to rectify trade discrepancies, ensure timely trade settlement and maintain exceptional client relationships
Maintain current industry knowledge and financial regulations
Work in teams to generate ideas that are further shared with IT, clients and front office, to enhance work efficiency
Multitasking in a fast paced environment and provide results by strict deadlines.
Gemex International LTD May 2017 – September 2017
Entry Level Project Coordinator and Consultant
Assigned tasks to internal teams and assisted with schedule management
Maintained project documentations, planning and reports
Analyzed risks and opportunities
Monitored construction progress, including worker productivity
Reported developments to Project Manager using spreadsheet reports
Resolved issues and disputes involving all employees and reported to HR manager
Gave regular updates to the clients and explained the project’s development at the various stages of construction
Ensured standards and requirements were met through conducting quality assurance tests
Renacs Engineering LTD April 2016 – September 2016
Entry Level Financial/Business Analyst
Performed a key role in project planning, documentation, budgeting and identification of resources needed
Prepared and led meetings between departments
Analyzed risk and opportunities
Inspected the construction sites and ensured project documents were complete
Resolved problems that arise or other issues that may cause delays
Negotiated contracts with architects and other workers
Created business processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the business regulations under the supervision of the General Manager.