Uchenna Chukwu
Leeds
Summary
Experienced Risk Manager with a strong background in credit risk, insurance risk, and project risk within the financial industry. Skilled in implementing risk management frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and optimizing mitigation strategies to reduce exposure and ensure regulatory compliance. Expertise in fostering a positive risk culture, aligning risk management initiatives with business objectives, utilizing data-driven insights for informed decision-making, and continuously improving operational processes. Adept at leading projects and driving change using Agile and Scrum methodologies to enhance efficiency and consistently deliver results within tight deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Manager (Business/Project Risk)
Nerdzfactory Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Performed in-depth research and data analysis to uncover market trends and identify growth opportunities, directly contributing to strategic initiatives and driving a 15% increase in market share
- Developed and implemented advanced analytical solutions that optimized data-driven decision-making processes, leading to a 25% improvement in operational efficiency and more accurate business forecasting
- Designed and deployed analytical solutions that enhanced data-driven decision-making, resulting in a 30% increase in decision accuracy and significantly improving business performance outcomes.
Risk Manager (Risk Assessment/Claim Adjustment)
AIICO Insurance Plc
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Performed in-depth analyses of identified risk incidents and control deficiencies, leading to the implementation of targeted enhancements that reduced risk exposure by 40% and strengthened overall control measures
- Provided comprehensive risk management support across claims, underwriting and reinsurance units, resulting in a 25% reduction in risk incidents and improved alignment of risk mitigation strategies across the organization
- Enhanced business performance and operational efficiency by recommending tailored insurance policies and risk management strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue and strengthened client portfolio growth
- Collaborated with the Bancassurance and IT teams, as well as the partnering bank, to successfully develop and implement a seamless business process integration, resulting in improved operational efficiency and a 15% increase in cross-selling opportunities.
Risk Manager (Markert Research & Project Management)
Exquisite Global International Consult
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Produced and delivered approximately 15 strategy reports and 10 research reports monthly, leveraging advanced analytical tools to extract insights from data, which directly informed strategic decision-making and drove business growth initiatives
- Conducted cost-benefit analyses and provided senior management with strategic recommendations on key product trends and competitor insights, enabling more informed business decisions and enhancing market competitiveness.
Risk Manager (Credit Assurance & Product Management)
Access Bank Plc
06.2012 - 02.2016
- Managed and monitored the bank's credit portfolio for SME business lending, including credit cards and personal loans, resulting in a 25% improvement in portfolio quality by consistently assessing performance against defined risk metrics and benchmarks
- Performed credit checks across branches to ensure compliance with credit risk regulations, identified high-risk accounts, and implemented targeted mitigation strategies, achieving a 30% reduction in delinquency rates
- Collaborated with clients to understand their financial needs, utilizing a credit scorecard to analyze credit profiles, creditworthiness, and default likelihood, resulting in a 20% increase in loan approval rates and improved client satisfaction
- Organized and led SME partnership workshops to highlight the benefits of credit products and communicate the bank's key lending requirements, resulting in a significant boost in market engagement and securing funding opportunities for over 200 additional SME clients.
Education
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence And Data Analytics
University of Bradford
United Kingdom12-2023
Master of Science - Economics
University of Lagos
Nigeria01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Lagos
Nigeria11-2009
Skills
- Risk & Change Management: Financial services risk management, prudential risk, Risk Matrix
- Change Leadership: Leading large-scale transformation projects, strategic oversight of risks, issues, and dependencies
- Project Management: Agile & Scrum méthodologies, Jira, Gantt Chart
- Data & Reporting: Data governance, Python, Power BI, SQL, financial forecasting models
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and coordination across cross-functional teams
- Governance & Compliance: Data governance, GDPR, regulatory compliance reporting
- Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Capable of driving strategic initiatives and mentoring teams
Trainings and Certifications
- CFI Corporate Finance Foundations: LinkedIn 2024
- Market Research: Udemy 2024
- Financial Modelling (Corporate Finance): LinkedIn 2024
- Data Analysis for Business Professionals: LinkedIn 2024
- Agile Foundation: LinkedIn 2024
- Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria: CILRM 2018
- Risk Managers’ Society of Nigeria: RIMSON 2019
- Chartered Institute of Insurance of Nigeria: CIIN 2022
- Cloud Foundation (Amazon Web Services): AWS 2023
Timeline
Risk Manager (Business/Project Risk)
Nerdzfactory Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Risk Manager (Risk Assessment/Claim Adjustment)
AIICO Insurance Plc
08.2018 - 12.2022
Risk Manager (Markert Research & Project Management)
Exquisite Global International Consult
03.2016 - 07.2018
Risk Manager (Credit Assurance & Product Management)
Access Bank Plc
06.2012 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence And Data Analytics
University of Bradford
Master of Science - Economics
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Lagos
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