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Luanda, Ao

London, England, Gb

• Provided comprehensive oversight of all Technology and Operations matters within SCB Angola.• Led technology initiatives as the primary technology contact for Southern African markets.• Efficiently managed the Technology and Regulatory Book of Work (BOW) across the Southern cluster.• Expertly handled Technology Intra Group arrangements and excelled in Third-Party risk management.• Spearheaded the Transformation and Automation agenda for the cluster, serving as the single PoC for group support teams.• Aligned Transformation, Technology, and Operations strategy with Group and Regional objectives within the country.• Implement strategies to optimise processes, enhance productivity, mitigate risk, and strengthen controls, leveraging technologies.

London, England, Gb

• Spearheaded the oversight of the Bank's Technology infrastructure capability, meticulously ensuring compliance with all Country and Group policies, statutory regulations, local banking laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and industry best practices.• Oversaw the management of technology posture across 6 countries in Southern Africa, ensuring optimal organizational alignment.• Took the lead in driving technology projects and refreshes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.• Held accountability for the proactive identification, management, and ownership of technology risks across multiple markets.• Facilitated the implementation of technology improvement tools and new ways of working across various business functions.• Conducted comprehensive training programs for Technology Specialists and Non-Technology Specialists.

London, England, Gb

• Held ultimate accountability for overseeing the Bank's Technology and Operations, ensuring their smooth and efficient functioning.• Maintained the risk control framework in both operations and technology, mitigating potential risks effectively.• Engaged with the Board on matters related to area of responsibility, providing valuable insights and recommendations.• Served as the COO during the period spanning from September 2019 to April 2020, assuming broader responsibilities encompassing bank governance, legal affairs, property management, human resources, technology, and business resilience.• Functioned as a pivotal member of the Country Management Team, ensuring the execution of executive management duties.• Shouldered responsibility for operations resilience, country business continuity plans, and data recoveries.

London, England, Gb

• Administered Risk Governance for Technology and Operations, ensuring robust oversight and compliance.• Seamlessly executed the bank's Operational Risk agenda, optimizing efficiency.• Led Identification and Key Control Testing efforts, overseeing comprehensive risk management within Technology and Operations.• Governed the bank's model to guarantee the delivery of outsourced services in strict adherence to agreed service levels.• Fostered staff engagement and alignment with the Operational Risk Strategy, driving exceptional performance.

London, England, Gb

• Ensured the efficient and cost-effective delivery of the bank's Operations while staying within approved cost and risk thresholds.• Took ownership of all risks associated with corporate banking operations, implementing strategies to mitigate them effectively.• Operated as the primary PoC for all regulatory engagements related to operations, maintaining a high standard of compliance.• Stimulated staff engagement to drive the successful execution of the operations strategy, achieving exceptional results.

• Championed all HR Operations and Risk functions spanning West Africa, ensuring optimal operational performance.• Directed end-to-end payroll processing, including the handling of regulatory deductions and remittances.• Ensured compliance with immigration requirements for expatriate staff, facilitating smooth operations.• Controlled and optimized outsourced services to ensure top-notch delivery from various vendors.• Advanced, maintained, and upheld the reliability of staff data, supporting data integrity and security.

• Handled all trade activities at both the Head Office and Branches, including local import and export processes, capital and foreign direct investments, letters of credit, bills for collection, open account trades, and customized trade client solutions and structures.• Facilitated regulatory interfaces with key entities such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, Inspection Agents, and NAFDAC.• Pioneered staff development and engagement to deliver the superior service required to achieve the bank's Trade Revenue Targets.• Coordinated customer service channels to offer essential support and guidance to clients throughout their trade activities.• Supervised and managed a team of 18 dedicated members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Information Technology

Associate'S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics