Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Appointments
Timeline
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Loungo Lebogang Kedikilwe

Financial Professional
Gabonone

Summary

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.

Education

Introduction Certificate - Conducting Materiality Assessment

Corporate Finance Institute
04.2001 -

Introduction Certificate - ESG Fundermentals

Corporate Finance Institute
04.2001 -

Advanced Project Management - Advanced Project Management

University of Cape Town
South Africa
03.2020 - 2020.09

Certificate Enterprise Risk Management - Risk Management

Botswana Accountancy College
Botswana
06.2016 - 2016.12

Certificate of Proficiency- Short Term Insurance - Insurance

Botswana Accountancy College
Botswana
06.2015 - 2015.12

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

University Of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
08.2008 - 2012.09

Skills

Strategic Planning

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Accomplishments

  • John Maxwell's the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth- Pinnalead
  • 7th Edition World Financial Innovation Series Africa 2021- World Financial Innovation Series.
  • Was the project lead for the transition from Stanlib to Vunani and completed the project with accuracy and efficiency.

Appointments

  • Appointed Chairperson of the Banks Senior Leadership Committee (2024-2025)
  • Appointed Independent Trustee for The Botswana Meat Commission Pension Fund (2023-2026).

Timeline

Market and Treasury Risk Manager

Absa Bank Botswana (Pty) Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Management Consultant

Vunani Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2023

Advanced Project Management - Advanced Project Management

University of Cape Town
03.2020 - 2020.09

Head of Operations

Vunani Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd
09.2019 - 10.2021

Operations Manager

Stanlib Investment Management Services
02.2018 - 08.2019

Certificate Enterprise Risk Management - Risk Management

Botswana Accountancy College
06.2016 - 2016.12

Operations Administrator

Stanlib Investment Management Services
02.2016 - 01.2018

Certificate of Proficiency- Short Term Insurance - Insurance

Botswana Accountancy College
06.2015 - 2015.12

Financial Advisor

Stanlib Investment Management Services
01.2014 - 01.2016

Account Analyst Intern

Stanbic Bank Botswana
02.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

University Of Hertfordshire
08.2008 - 2012.09

Introduction Certificate - Conducting Materiality Assessment

Corporate Finance Institute
04.2001 -

Introduction Certificate - ESG Fundermentals

Corporate Finance Institute
04.2001 -
Loungo Lebogang KedikilweFinancial Professional