Joshua Adesanya

• Developed and implemented 30+ tailored investment strategies aligned with client goals and market conditions.
• Analysed market data to anticipate trends and build scalable client portfolios, contributing to 15% average portfolio growth YoY.
• Communicated complex financial data to 50+ clients and stakeholders weekly, improving satisfaction and retention.
• Advised clients on risk-aligned investment approaches, increasing long-term engagement by 20%.
• Conducted market research and financial modelling to support data-driven decisions.
• Built stakeholder trust through regular performance reviews and transparent reporting, reducing churn by 10%.
• Shaped investment solutions based on customer insights and market analysis, reflecting product discovery and delivery phases.

• Managed budgets exceeding £500K and conducted financial forecasting to support strategic decision-making across public sector initiatives.
• Coordinated with up to 10 departments on cross-functional projects, improving interdepartmental collaboration and accelerating project timelines by 15%.
• Delivered cost efficiencies through process improvement, ensuring full compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Spearheaded budgeting, forecasting, and departmental alignment on high-impact public programs, improving resource allocation and financial accountability.
• Introduced operational enhancements that contributed to the success of strategic initiatives and informed key policy developments.
• Contributed to high-level, cross-departmental initiatives, developing skills in stakeholder mapping, KPI tracking, and benefits realisation—key elements in successful project and product delivery.

Finance & Investment Experience Enhancing PM & Product Skills:
Gained comprehensive, cross-functional expertise through roles in finance and investment, including:

Financial analysis: Enabled data-driven decision-making and risk assessment.

Strategic planning: Supported long-term business growth and product development roadmaps.

Stakeholder engagement: Built strong communication channels across business units.

Investment consultancy: Advised on asset performance and market opportunities, sharpening commercial awareness and business acumen.

• Delivered IT and digital transformation projects end-to-end using Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies, managing budgets exceeding £100K.
  
• Led cross-functional teams of up to 12 members to define requirements, optimise delivery pipelines, and monitor progress.
  
• Controlled resource allocation and costs while mitigating risks and ensuring consistent stakeholder engagement.
  
• Enhanced roadmap alignment and iterative delivery capabilities under pressure, in a fast-paced contract environment.

• Delivered cross-functional administrative and operational support, ensuring smooth coordination of business processes and departmental projects.
  
• Managed and maintained project documentation and data systems, enhancing record accuracy and workflow efficiency by 15%.
  
• Supported project scheduling and stakeholder communications, contributing to timely task execution and improved service delivery.
  
• Streamlined internal procedures and service workflows, reducing response times and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Completed structured training in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Contributed to the development of project charters, risk registers, and stakeholder reports, improving team alignment and project visibility.
• Assisted in gathering and documenting project requirements, ensuring clarity and traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developed working knowledge of user stories, sprint cycles, and cross-functional team coordination to support efficient product delivery.
• Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
• Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
• Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.