➧A Dedicated Executive with 40 years’ experience across multiple business functions across the financial services sector- experienced in Operational Management, Business Development, Internal Audit, Foreign Operations, International Trade, and Management Consulting.➧I worked in the financial services for about 33 years, my career in the financial services sector culminated as Chief Compliance Officer of Unity Bank Plc. I have experience providing direction to various compliance units, ensuring Bank wide compliance to regulatory policies, monitored the implementation of Corporate Governance, managing foreign trade operations, developing and implementing policies and procedures and assessing compliance issues, and recommending solutions, amongst other things.➧I currently serve as the MD/CEO of Golden Bird Investment Limited an Event Management Company and also as the Managing partner of LUHBIS Consultants- an organisation that trains financial institutions on Anti- Money Laundering, Customer Service, Strategic Management, Portfolio Management and Change Management.➧I am a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM), and an Honorary Member of the Institute of Bankers (HCIB). I have a professional certificate in Leadership For Senior Executives from Harvard Business School, a Senior Management Programme Certificate from Lagos Business School, an MBA in Accounting and Finance and a B.Sc. in Economics.#EXPERTISERegulatory Management & Compliance| Training| Stakeholder Relations | Risk Containment| Business Development| Operational Management| Event Management
Golden Bird Investment Ltd
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Founder And CeoGolden Bird Investment LtdNigeria
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Founder/ CeoGolden Bird Investment Ltd Jun 2013 - Present●Direct overall operations of the organisation and improve operating procedures to increase profits and efficiency.●Evaluate the company’s sales and marketing structures to plan for continual improvements.
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Managing Partner/Training FacilitatorLuhbis Consultants Apr 2013 - Present●Responsible for developing and coordinating training programs on anti- money laundering, customer service, strategic management, portfolio management and change management.●Develop training materials that are relevant to the current learning styles, and supervises Trainers in delivering training programs.
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Chief Compliance OfficerUnity Bank Plc Jul 2011 - May 2013●Provided integrative leadership and strategic direction to various compliance units, and ensured Bank-wide compliance to both internal and external regulatory policies.●Led the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the various compliance areas of oversight in alignment with government laws and regulations.●Interacted with senior management- Head Branch Control Unit, Head Office Control Unit, Regulatory Compliance department, to promote the development of strategic compliance plans and good corporate governance in the bank.●Was actively involved in policy formulation, equally spearheaded the development of internal reviews to assess the Bank’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.●Assessed targeted compliance issues, investigations, or potential problems and recommended preliminary investigation to frauds and other lapses in the Branches.●Was involved in enforcing compliance, ethics, risk management, and internal audit strategies designed to prevent or detect non-compliance, unethical behaviour, and criminal conduct. -
Head, Regulatory Management & ComplianceUnity Bank Plc Jul 2006 - Jun 2011●Ensured the Bank has an approved written risk management policies and procedures, which is consistent with the Institution’s business strategies, capital strength, and management expertise.●Promoted a compliance culture in the Bank- established a culture within the institution that emphasised their commitment to internal controls, risk management and high ethical standards.●Monitored the implementation of corporate governance, investigated compliance issues on regulatory matters and coordinated compliance training programs.●Ensured compliance with all internal recommendations and guidance, and ensured rendition of the money laundering returns. -
Risk Management & Control Manager (Work Stream)Unity Bank Plc Jan 2006 - Jun 2006●Prepared Exco and board papers for credits above MD’s approval level, reviewed credits above N10M and ensured continuity of operations pending full integration.●Evaluated existing policies and procedures to find weaknesses, developed risk management controls and systems and helped implement solutions and plans. -
Acting Regional ManagerIntercity Bank Jun 2005 - Dec 2005
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Assistant Regional Manager /Head Of OperationsIntercity Bank Jan 2002 - May 2005
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Head Of International OperationsIntercity Bank Apr 2000 - Dec 2001
Bilkisu Umar Education Details
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Leadership For Senior Executives -
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Mba In Accounting And Finance -
Economics
Frequently Asked Questions about Bilkisu Umar
What company does Bilkisu Umar work for?
Bilkisu Umar works for Golden Bird Investment Ltd
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Bilkisu Umar's current role is FOUNDER and CEO.
What schools did Bilkisu Umar attend?
Bilkisu Umar attended Harvard Business School Executive Education, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, University Of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University.
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Bilkisu Umar
Lawyer | Chartered Governance Professional (Associate) | Public Servant | Yali Rlc Alumnus | Volunteer | Sdg & Tech EnthusiastNigeria
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