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Abisola Ogundeji

Abisola Ogundeji

Wolverhampton

Summary

Dedicated legal professional with a proven track record in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and client-centric problem-solving. Seeking to leverage my comprehensive legal background to excel in a dynamic customer service advisory role. With a robust legal background in corporate governance, a commitment to ethical practices, and a passion for providing exceptional customer service, I am eager to transition into a customer service advisory role. My communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills position me to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Corporate Governance/Legal Advisor

First Pension Custodian Nigerian Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided effective and compliant legal guidance and assistance to customer-facing teams, ensuring optimal accuracy in all interactions.
  • Provided adequate client support by establishing facts and advising clients accordingly
  • Effectively handled all stakeholder issues
  • Collaborated with management and operations teams to implement policies for clients and stakeholders.
  • Offered comprehensive executive assistance to the board, management, and all other stakeholders.
  • Liaising and communicating with clients, regulators and stakeholders
  • Assisted with data protection and freedom of information compliance
  • Effectively maintained records and data of the Board members, management and external stakeholders
  • Facilitated training for newly and existing members of the board and management
  • Draft & review of contractual agreements


Corporate Governance/Legal Advisor

AIICO Pension Managers Limited
Lagos
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Performed risk assessments to accurately identify and evaluate exposure to legal, ethics and compliance issues
  • Managed disputes and negotiated settlements with consistently positive outcomes
  • Trained and mentored junior staff to consistently meet and exceed settlements and issuing targets
  • Reviewed legal documentation and contractual agreements to translate and simplify for ease of understanding for clients and other stakeholders
  • Effectively maintained corporate records and statutory filings
  • Facilitated stakeholders engagement and liaised with industry regulators
  • drafted and reviewed contractual agreements

Legal Officer

Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc.
Lagos
10.2010 - 10.2018
  • Supervised and managed the due diligence unit of the legal services department to ensure an adequate due diligence process.
  • Provided legal advisory services to the bank, its subsidiaries, departments & other stakeholders.
  • Managed the vaulting process to manage clients collateral and security documents effectively.
  • Records keeping and drafted correspondence to corporate/individual clients.
  • Liaised & engaged with the branch managers & external solicitors across the country ensuring effective due dilligence & secured customer service processes


Education

Masters in Business Administration -

University of Essex
Colchester
01.2023 -

Bachelor of laws -

Olabisi Onabanjo University
03.2004 - 03.2009

ACIS - Governance

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administra.
06.2016 - 06.2018

Barrister at law -

Nigerian law school
08.2009 - 12.2010

Skills

  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to ensure stakeholders comprehend easily and make informed decisions
  • Analytical acumen, which enables me to analyse and identify business problems & identification of appropriate solutions tailored to specific stakeholders needs
  • Empathetic & active listening approach to understanding & providing customer-focused solutions
  • Experience in tackling complex legal issues has empowered me to address stakeholders' inquiries & challenges with practical solutions, ensuring positive stakeholder's experience
  • Strong understanding and adherence to ethical standards that ensures stakeholders receive information that aligns with all stakeholder's best interest
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment; learning quickly about new products, services and industry trends to offer up-to-date guidance & advice to stakeholders
  • Strong organisational, interpersonal and administrative skills
  • Ability to work effectively in teams
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders has empowered me in the management of workload and effective time management

ACHEIVEMENTS

  • Spearheaded a team focused on redefining customer experience at AIICO pension, which resulted in improved customer service & ratings from clients
  • Oversaw the execution of a crucial operational platform, resulting in the successful management of the company's due diligence portfolio and excellent customer service delivery
  • Established the legal and company secretariat department at AIICO pension
  • Successfully oversaw the hiring process of external solicitors at a national level to ensure ease of access to legal representation for the organisation
  • Established the legal and company secretariat department at AIICO pension
  • Enhanced the pension benefit payment system at AIICO pension by implementing a verification process to mitigate the risk of fraudulent payment

REFERENCE

Available on request

Timeline

Masters in Business Administration -

University of Essex
01.2023 -

Corporate Governance/Legal Advisor

First Pension Custodian Nigerian Limited
03.2022 - 10.2022

Corporate Governance/Legal Advisor

AIICO Pension Managers Limited
02.2019 - 03.2022

ACIS - Governance

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administra.
06.2016 - 06.2018

Legal Officer

Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc.
10.2010 - 10.2018

Barrister at law -

Nigerian law school
08.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelor of laws -

Olabisi Onabanjo University
03.2004 - 03.2009

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