A visionary leader with expertise in leading cross functional teams and a proven track record of propelling organizations to top- tier levels of industry by capitalizing on opportunities to grow businesses, surpassing financial and service objectives, and increasing operational efficiencies. Equipped with strategic planning and leadership abilities, extensive knowledge in policy and process development, maintenance as well as evaluation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Market and Treasury Risk Manager
Absa Bank Botswana (Pty) Ltd
08.2023 - Current
Handled various claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
Informed financial decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions.
Assessed liquidity and market risk levels and applied risk-based approach to oversee financial activities.
Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
Built contingency plans to successfully handle financial emergencies.
Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities.
Management Consultant
Vunani Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2023
Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Helped develop proactive and successful business policies to meet changing demands.
Performed complex data analysis and achieved 90% recovery rate on funds not reconciled.
Helped develop proactive and successful business policies to meet changing demands.
Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
Head of Operations
Vunani Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd
09.2019 - 10.2021
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying Segregated mandate invoices and expense reports.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, and conducted day to day seamless transactions of assets managed of BWP 7.2 Billion.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Established measures, metrics, thresholds and targets to drive performance in alignment with security and other business strategies
Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Generate and present monthly reports detailing the:
i. Operations Performance Report
ii. Executive Committee ( EXCO) Report
iii. Non- Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority Reports.
Analyze fund prospectuses by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Operations Manager
Stanlib Investment Management Services
02.2018 - 08.2019
Work closely with the Managing Director to drive direction of overall operations department.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Work closely with auditors and ensure preparations for internal and external audits.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Conducted Service Level Agreements and maintain solid relationships with stakeholders such as custodians and Trustees.
Analyze operational improvements to implement effective process models that have resulted in retaining senior client relationships with a success rate of 70%.
Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Overseeing monthly statements and reports to ensure that information is captured is correct and accurate.
Perform overview of transactions and compile monthly Anti Money Laundering departmental reports.
Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
Operations Administrator
Stanlib Investment Management Services
02.2016 - 01.2018
Work closely with Head of Operations to conduct daily operational functions of funds such as Money Market, Prudential and Equity Funds and Scripts Accounts.
Perform 100% activities of cash, securities and FX transactions daily, script and international transfers as requested.
Evaluated current operational practices and suggested improvement strategies.
Supported investment department team by handling all administrative tasks.
Conduct reconciliations to source systems as well as work on pension reports.
Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Financial Advisor
Stanlib Investment Management Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
Work closely with Head of Business Development to provide advisory services to clients as well as maintain individual portfolio build-up of BWP200M.
Assisted individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
Account Analyst Intern
Stanbic Bank Botswana
02.2013 - 12.2013
Work Closely with Account Analyst and achieved 75% of loan targets.
Forecasted account needs and metrics based on market and product data.
Interacted professionally with clear, intentional communication and set appropriate expectations on timeline of deliverables.
FINANCE DIRECTOR and Executive Member of the Board of Directors at Absa Bank of BotswanaFINANCE DIRECTOR and Executive Member of the Board of Directors at Absa Bank of Botswana