ANTHONY .C. OBIAGO

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CAREER OBJECTIVE.

To build a strong career in a reputable institution across the continent, where my practical and formal knowledge of project management, corporate finance, investment analysis and other skills gained as a professional can be deployed to effective use, to grow the business of the company and enable me to develop and actualize my highest professional potential.

EDUCATION.

MSc Finance and Investment Management (Commendation), University of Aberdeen, Scotland 2014 – 2015. Courses include: Quantitative Methods, Accounting, Economic Analysis, Issues in Corporate Finance, Portfolio Analysis, Empirical Methods in Finance and Financial Analysis and Markets. B.Sc. (Hons) Finance (2.1), University of Lagos, Nigeria 2006 – 2010. Core courses include: Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management and Finance and Comparative Financial Systems. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

Launched the Africa Infrastructure Development Association in 2016.

Created and implemented the Africa Finance Corporation’s (“AFC”) first CSR project themed “AFC Clean Water Campaign” in 2016.

I was awarded the “Rookie of the Year” at the Africa Finance Corporation’s annual award ceremony in 2016.

Developed the AFC’s portfolio monitoring reporting template in 2017.

Co-created the Corporations first sector focused monthly newsletter in 2017.

Successfully drove, launched and implemented the E-front software for the Institution in 2018.

Part of the team that closed AFC’s first Gold investment in 2018; Cote D’Ivoire based Bonikro Gold mine. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Portfolio Management – Africa Finance Corporation, Nigeria. January 2016 – December 2023. Company Profile: A multilateral development finance institution founded in 2007, with public and private institutions. The company is one of the highest rated financial institutions in Africa, with total assets of USD$7.4 billion dollars.

Preparation and collation of all portfolio monitoring reports for the Investment and Risk Departments.

Creation of the Investment Department’s portfolio monitoring dashboard.

Strategic evaluation of the Corporations’ portfolio to aid partial divestment and exit decisions

Investment appraisal and review of projects within the AFCs’ core sectors namely: Natural Resources, Power, Heavy Industries and Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics.

Preparation of Investment Papers, Presentations and Financial Models etc.

Preparation of project identification memos and provision of assistance in developing investment documents for investment committees and board approvals.

Supported in the financial analysis and risk assessment of prospective projects across sectors such as transport, oil and gas, power, heavy industries and telecommunications etc.

Aided with the application and presentation of a power project in FMO’s “Making Solar Bankable” competition in Amsterdam.

Project Manager, Eczellon Capital Limited, Nigeria. June 2013 – October 2015. Company Profile: Eczellon Capital is an investment bank that specializes in delivering tailored finance solutions to businesses and governments in West Africa. Primary focus sectors are energy (power and oil & gas) and infrastructure.

I offered financial Advisory services for clients across the core sectors of the company. Prepared investment analysis reports, Information memorandums and pitch books for corporate and state government mandates, with a cumulative value of over $1billion dollars.

I assisted with the conceptualization and documentation gathering process for multiple capital raising exercises. I was also part of the team that facilitated the acquisition of the company’s issuing housing license and co-wrote the company’s investment banking department manual. Market Risk Analyst, Standard Bank, Nigeria. August 2011 – June 2013. Company Profile: Standard Bank is the largest African bank by assets and earnings. Stanbic IBTC Bank offers robust financial services such as retail, corporate banking etc.

As a market risk analyst, I analysed the effect of rate moves on the banks’ Statement of Financial Position and currency positions. I also conducted independent price validations as well as VAR (Value at risk) analysis, exchange rate volatility computations and PV01 movement analysis. ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS. Report Writing: During the course of my post graduate program as well as my investment banking career, I authored multiple reports and academic papers, some of which are listed below:

An analysis of potential acquisition targets – Altice Plc and Liberty Global Group – for Vodafone Group Plc;

Investment Appraisal of Afren Plc (2013) etc.

Presentation and Communication Skills: Throughout the course of my financial career, I have been involved in the development and preparation of presentation documents such as: information memorandums, pitch books, proposals, client presentations etc. I also possess excellent communications skills, as the “client facing” nature of the investment banking profession has greatly impacted both my communication and peoples skills. Financial Modeling and Information Technology (I.T): Competent with all Microsoft Office Applications and Thomas Reuters Eikkon Data stream.

Professional Qualification(s): Institute of Certified Financial Analysts (CFA): Registered student member and a current Level 1 candidate and Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA): Student member – Intermediate Level.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES.

I enjoy reading financial editorials and the business press (such as Businessday, Financial Times, The Guardian and Washington Post), travelling, volunteering, meeting people and listening to music. REFEREES.

Referees available on request.

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