Executive Business Partner

ADANNIA A. NNACHETTA

Over a decade of experience in executive support, corporate law, and risk management, specializing in streamlining operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing business processes. Proficient in contract negotiation, financial risk assessment, and strategic implementation. Profile

Skills

Work history

Executive Assistant/Management Secretary

Dredging International Services Nigeria Ltd (DEME), Lagos

March 2024 - October 2024

Credit Control Officer (Risk Management)

Keystone Bank Limited, Lagos, Nigeria April 2022 - March 2024 Legal Counsel

Fidelity Bank Plc, Lagos, Nigeria February 2016 - March 2022 LL.M, LL.B, B.L.

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Executive Scheduling & Task Coordination Legal Compliance & Corporate Governance Risk Assessment & Mitigation Advanced MS Office Suite Google Workspace AI & Automation Tools

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Coordinated and streamlined executive scheduling for over 30 high-priority meetings monthly, resulting in 100% alignment with strategic business objectives and enhancing time management efficiency by 25% Led project scheduling and logistics for corporate initiatives worth over $10M, improving delivery timelines by 30%

Enhanced executive decision-making by drafting and distributing 20+ reports, agendas, and meeting minutes quarterly, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate governance standards Handled confidential information and documents with discretion and maintain their proper organization Reduced executive travel expenses by 15% by negotiating vendor contracts and optimizing domestic and international travel arrangements

Conducted risk assessments for over $100 million in loan applications annually in compliance with bank policies and reducing financial exposure by 28%

Decreased default rates by 18% through in-depth credit risk analysis, borrower profiling, and due diligence. Generated and presented 50+ credit risk reports monthly to the Board of Directors, improving strategic decision-making.

Managed over 100 mortgage registration files monthly across all 36 states, ensuring compliance with federal Legal Counsel

Ajumogobia & Okeke, Lagos April 2013 - December 2013 Legal Counsel

George Etomi & Partners, Lagos February 2012 - November 2012 Executive Admin. Assistant

Etisalat Nigeria (now 9Mobile), Lagos April 2010 - December 2011 Education

Queen Mary, University of London (Paris Campus) at United Kingdom Master of Laws in International Business Law December 2015 Nigerian Law School at Abuja, Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws in Law December 2010

University of Wolverhampton at Wolverhampton, England Bachelor of Laws in Law July 2007

Loyola Jesuit College at Abuja, Nigeria

High School Diploma July 2003

regulations and enhancing processing speed by 30%

Collaborated with the Bank's Project Management team to upgrade the bank-wide digital portal, reducing processing time by 40% and improving document accessibility for 500+ legal cases annually Trained onboarding team members on securities documentation and regulatory compliance, increasing team efficiency by 25%

Provided strategic legal guidance to internal and external clients by researching and interpreting global laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.

Fostered strong client relationships through effective communication, facilitating mutually beneficial resolutions.

Represented interests of clients in negotiations with regulators, external counsel and public authorities. Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with <$5m in counterclaims. Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.

Managed corporate-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow, and logistical preparation for complex transactional closings.

Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters. Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes. Managed the Head of Strategy & Business Development's schedule, coordinating meetings and travel via Microsoft Outlook for maximum productivity.

Coordinated meeting, travel, accommodation, and fleet logistics for department members, enhancing operational efficiency.

Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence. Optimized departmental filing and office systems, maintaining organization and improving workflow through weekly reviews.

Conducted market research and analysis, delivering monthly and quarterly strategy reports that informed key business decisions

Certifications

Languages

Volunteer Work

Assistant Co-Ordinator at Smile Train, Nigeria from February 2012 to February 2013 Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Google, December 2025 (in view) Data Protection Training, Capacity for Africa - 2024 Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Law School - 2010 French Language Proficiency (Intermediate), Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne - 2015 English French

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