Financial Analyst Data Analysis

Olukorede Balogun

Finance Analyst

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LinkedIn • Maryland, MD 21113

Accomplished and performance-driven financial analyst with over nine years of professional experience. Adept at identifying trends, forecasting, data visualization, database management, fraud prevention and statistical analysis with proficiency in SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau to extract, analyze, and transform complex data into actionable insights to drive strategic business decisions. I have proven history of using my skills to continuously improve organizational data driven decision-making strategies to gain competitive advantage for sustainable growth and profitability.

Areas of Expertise

● Financial Analysis

● Fraud Prevention & Compliance

● Risk Management

● Data Cleansing & Validation

● Data Analysis

● Transactional Data Analysis

● Data Migration & Reconciliation

● Reporting & Dashboards

● Digital Transformation

Professional Experience

RB Hedan Consulting LLC Oct 2022 – Present

Financial Analyst

Improve data accuracy and consistency by collecting, filtering, and cleansing data from various sources, including databases, applications, and external providers. Create and maintain actionable reports and dashboards, enabling stakeholders to make data-driven decisions. Conduct financial analysis, comparing income against expenses to assess the achievement of corporate profitability goals.

●Analyzed datasets from multiple sources using SQL and Python to identify actionable insight that improved customer retention rate by 15%.

●Increased operational efficiency by 25% by analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights, enabling informed business decisions.

●Improved product performance metrics by 15% through the definition and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives.

●Attained 98% data accuracy by implementing rigorous cleansing and validation processes, ensuring reliable and high-quality data across all sources.

●Reduced data processing time by 30% by streamlining management processes and implementing best practices, leading to faster decision-making and enhanced productivity.

Guaranty Trust Bank April 2015 – Sept 2022

Financial Analyst

Created visualizations that tracked sales and profitability performance, aligning with organizational KPIs to drive business strategy. Extracted and analyzed transactional data from multiple branches using SQL queries and stored procedures, supporting operational analysis and reconciliation tasks. Enhanced data quality by conducting daily reviews, addressing inconsistencies and gaps to ensure data accuracy. Maintained confidentiality and data integrity during data transfers, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.

●Led a team of data analysts, achieving 100% data cleaning and reconciliation for pre-migration ATM transaction data, ensuring the success of the migration project.

●Developed Tableau dashboards that drove a 7% growth in the balance sheet, directly influencing performance reviews and business strategies from 2015 to 2021.

●Increased operational efficiency by automating financial data processing with Excel macros, enhancing task accuracy and speed.

●Achieved 100% regulatory compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) adherence across multiple branches through comprehensive data analysis.

●Upheld high data quality standards through daily Quality Assurance and Quality Control checks, continuously improving data reliability.

●Headed digital transformation of cash deposit processes using USSD codes, improving service level agreements and increasing customer satisfaction by 20%.

●Delivered critical insights by utilizing Power BI's Calculated and Conditional Columns tools to produce accurate reports for stakeholders.

●Participated in multiple User Acceptance Tests (UATs) to ensure smooth deployment and integration of business applications.

●Conducted in-depth analysis of operational metrics and client service data, identifying areas for performance enhancement.

Education

MSIT. Data Management and Analytics Washington University of Science and Technology, Virginia

B.Sc. Economics University of Ilorin

Technical Skills

Microsoft SQL, Power BI, Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros), Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, Tableau, R- Studio, Draw.io, PowerPoint.

Training & Certification

Certified Management Specialist – London Graduate School

Strategic Business Leadership–Lagos Business School (LBS)

Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance Techniques & Solutions

Professional Association

●Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)

●Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants

●Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

●Student member, Association for Information System (AIS), United States

●Data Science Network (DSN)

●INFORMS (The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences)

●International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

Awards & Honors

●President’s List Award for achieving maximum GPA 4.0, Washington University of Science and Technology

●Exceptional Award, Institute of Chartered Economists

●Outstanding Performance Award, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc

●Overall Best Retreat Team Award, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc

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