Chimezie Udoka Nwabueze
Lincoln,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in portfolio and relationship management, credit risk assessment, and financial analysis. Demonstrates proficiency in loan monitoring, performance reporting, and contract documentation review, including letters of credit and bills for collection. Skilled in operational governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement through cross-functional collaboration. Adept at issue resolution and default risk mitigation while leveraging data analysis tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for comprehensive reporting. Committed to process improvement and digital adoption to enhance organisational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Work Coach
Department for Work and Pensions
06.2024 - 07.2026
- Manage caseloads, coordinate stakeholder support, and monitor progress against delivery outcomes.
- Identify barriers, escalate risks, and implement corrective actions to improve claimant progression.
- Maintain accurate records to support audit, compliance, and performance reporting.
- Ensure governance, safeguarding, and fraud prevention procedures are followed.
- Support digital inclusion by coordinating device allocation to improve claimant access to services.
Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking
Stanbic IBTC Bank
Lagos
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Managed a diverse portfolio of commercial clients and suppliers, ensuring strong financial stewardship, compliance, and delivery of lending and trade finance services.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with senior client stakeholders to support financial and operational objectives.
- Reviewed trade documentation including Letters of Credit and Bills for Collection, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, banking procedures, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
- Analysed financial activity, supplier performance, and transaction trends to identify risks and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Monitored commercial lending and trade arrangements, resolving issues proactively and driving actions through to completion.
- Achieved a 70% reduction in supplier-related loan default risk through targeted mitigation measures.
- Coordinated multiple client and supplier activities simultaneously, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely delivery of financial services and compliance activities.
- Collaborated across relationship management, trade operations, risk, and compliance teams to support shared objectives.
- Increased digital adoption across client and supplier ecosystems from 60% to 80%, improving efficiency and service delivery.
- Evaluated contracts and transaction requests to ensure compliance with agreed terms, mitigating financial, operational, and reputational risk.
Analyst – Commercial Banking
Stanbic IBTC Bank
Lagos
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Supported portfolio management, trade finance operations, and financial reporting.
- Processed commercial banking transactions and supported establishment and management of Letters of Credit and trade transactions.
- Monitored loan expiry dates to prevent penal rates and ensure compliance with lending terms.
- Built reporting tools to analyse portfolio performance and support management decision-making.
- Ensured adherence to banking procedures, operational policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Analysed operational improvements against KPIs and provided actionable recommendations.
Team Lead – Benefits & Compensation
Stanbic IBTC Holding
Lagos
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Led operational processes supporting employee benefits, payroll administration, and compliance.
- Delegated workloads, coordinated team activities, and supported staff development.
- Ensured HR processes complied with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Resolved complex customer enquiries and supported recruitment and onboarding.
Officer – Fund Management
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management
Lagos
03.2008 - 08.2013
- Conducted daily valuation processes for multiple mutual funds, ensuring financial accuracy.
- Supported launch of new investment products including money market and bond funds.
- Managed investor transactions and annual reconciliation activities.
- Trained new team members and supported AGM preparations.
Education
MSc - Logistics and Global Operations
University of Lincoln
MBA - Management
Nexford University
BSc - Economics
Abia State University
Skills
- Portfolio & Relationship Management
- Credit Risk Assessment & Financial Analysis
- Loan Monitoring & Performance Reporting
- Contract & Documentation Review (LCs, Bills for Collection)
- Operational Governance & Compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Issue Resolution & Default Risk Mitigation
- Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Process Improvement & Digital Adoption
Affiliations
- Affiliate Member – Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
- Associate Member – Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
Additional information
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in regulated, high-risk financial environments
Timeline
Work Coach
Department for Work and Pensions
06.2024 - 07.2026
Analyst – Commercial Banking
Stanbic IBTC Bank
06.2015 - 12.2019
Relationship Manager – Commercial Banking
Stanbic IBTC Bank
01.2015 - 01.2022
Team Lead – Benefits & Compensation
Stanbic IBTC Holding
09.2013 - 05.2015
Officer – Fund Management
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management
03.2008 - 08.2013
MBA - Management
Nexford University
BSc - Economics
Abia State University
MSc - Logistics and Global Operations
University of Lincoln