Saheed Ekeolere Email & Phone Number

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, I currently serve as Chief Audit Executive (CAE) at Lotus Bank Ltd. Prior to this role, I held positions at TAJBank Ltd, including Chief Audit Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, and Divisional Head of Internal Control. I played a key role in the growth and development of TAJBank Ltd, contributing to its transformation into a profitable institution with a strong growth trajectory.I am a highly qualified professional with a deep… Show more With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, I currently serve as Chief Audit Executive (CAE) at Lotus Bank Ltd. Prior to this role, I held positions at TAJBank Ltd, including Chief Audit Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, and Divisional Head of Internal Control. I played a key role in the growth and development of TAJBank Ltd, contributing to its transformation into a profitable institution with a strong growth trajectory.I am a highly qualified professional with a deep understanding of banking operations and a track record of successfully setting up and expanding service outlets in various locations in Nigeria. As a strategic leader, I excel in coordinating resources to achieve organizational objectives and have expertise in managing relationships with regulators and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.My leadership style is characterized by effective communication, strong initiative, and a focus on results. I prioritize staff development, customer engagement, and building relationships at all levels. With exceptional interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, I have successfully implemented innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.In the boardroom, I am a strong advocate for corporate governance practices and play a key role in budgetary decisions and operational activities within the audit department. I have a proven track record of working closely with the Board Audit Committee to review policies and financial reports, ensuring alignment with the Bank's strategic goals.I have spearheaded digitization initiatives and customer-technology deployments to drive financial inclusion in the banking sector, resulting in positive feedback from customers across various segments. My commitment to continuous innovation in operational processes has led to significant improvements in all areas of banking business, including risk management, compliance, and internal control. Show less

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Over 20 years of successful experience in professional banking business and development, currently providing strategic leadership as Chief Audit Executive (CAE) at TAJBank Ltd. A previous highly rich experience in Compliance and Internal Control having served in multi-level functions as Chief Compliance Officer and Divisional Head, Internal Control of TAJBank Ltd after meritoriously pioneering the Operations Division of the same institution as the Divisional Head of Operations and a member of… Show more Over 20 years of successful experience in professional banking business and development, currently providing strategic leadership as Chief Audit Executive (CAE) at TAJBank Ltd. A previous highly rich experience in Compliance and Internal Control having served in multi-level functions as Chief Compliance Officer and Divisional Head, Internal Control of TAJBank Ltd after meritoriously pioneering the Operations Division of the same institution as the Divisional Head of Operations and a member of the Project Team that achieved the building of the Bank from the cradle through to ground-breaking to National Bank and now a profitable Bank with upward growth trajectory.An articulate, confident, effective, and result-oriented leader who uses initiative, time management and team approach to enhance staff peak performance, exceptional customer engagement/experience and establish symbiotic relationships at all levels. Using exceptional interpersonal and innovative skills, proffering solutions to the multi-dynamic and deep understanding of service expectations and market development trends in the quest for organizational improvements.A Board room expert defending Corporate Governance Practices of the Bank, budget, and operational activities of the Audit Department as the Chief Auditor Executive of the Bank then the review and analysis of policies and financial reports of the Bank with Board Audit Committee and by extension the entire Board members of the Bank.Having led digitization and customer-technology interactive system deployment for effective take off financial inclusion in the banking space across two Banks in Nigeria, it is the success of the quest that has enshrined the mind-set of continuous innovation of operational processes and procedures in banking which has culminated in unusual customer acceptance testimonies in all fronts (operational, retail, commercial, risk management, compliance, internal control, audit and corporate segments on banking business). Show less

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Over 20 years of successful experience in professional banking operations, currently providing strategic leadership in dual responsibility as Chief Compliance Officer and Divisional Head, Internal Control of TAJBank. A previous highly rich experience in transactional and customer experience management of TAJBank having served as the pioneer Divisional Head of Operations of the Bank and a member of the Project Team that achieved the building of the Bank from the cradle through to… Show more Over 20 years of successful experience in professional banking operations, currently providing strategic leadership in dual responsibility as Chief Compliance Officer and Divisional Head, Internal Control of TAJBank. A previous highly rich experience in transactional and customer experience management of TAJBank having served as the pioneer Divisional Head of Operations of the Bank and a member of the Project Team that achieved the building of the Bank from the cradle through to ground-breaking. A highly qualified and experienced professional with extensive understanding and expertise in setting up and growing banking business and service outlets in various locations of Nigeria. An adaptable, visionary, and skilled coordinator of resources, who directs and controls utilization of assets for effective and efficient achievement of organizational objectives and now responsible for coordinating the relationship of the Bank with regulators as Chief Compliance Officer on one hand and compliant of all departments with the Bank’s policies and procedures on the other hand as Divisional Head of Internal Control. Show less

Nigeria

Nigeria

Saheed Adeluola Ekeolere is the Divisional Head Operations at TAJBank Ltd. He has over 20 years banking experience in setting operational standards and maintaining service culture in the Nigeria Banking space. His expertise cuts across all aspects of banking operations and he is currently involved in the general management of TAJBank’s day to day activities of the entire Operations Division using innovative, analytical and executional approach to meeting management objectives.Before joining… Show more Saheed Adeluola Ekeolere is the Divisional Head Operations at TAJBank Ltd. He has over 20 years banking experience in setting operational standards and maintaining service culture in the Nigeria Banking space. His expertise cuts across all aspects of banking operations and he is currently involved in the general management of TAJBank’s day to day activities of the entire Operations Division using innovative, analytical and executional approach to meeting management objectives.Before joining TAJBank Ltd in November 2018 as a member of the Executive Management Team, Saheed was the Regional Operations Service Supervisor of the North West I & II regions of Fidelity Bank Plc and served meritoriously in acting capacity as the Group Head Operations of the North Directorate of same Bank where he was involved in setting up and growing the Bank’s business offices across the country. He rose through the ranks with many accolades and awards from an adhoc/support staff when he joined the Bank in 1997 to a Manager cadre when he left in 2018.Saheed Ekeolere is a professional, a leader par excellence and a board room genius who holds a BSc in Accounting from Lagos State University and a Masters in Banking and Finance from Bayero University, Kano. He is a Fellow of Institute of Information and Strategy Management (Nigeria) and has attended Executive Management and Leadership training's in leading institutions around the world. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

About 20 years of successful experience in professional banking operations, currently providing strategic leadership in transactional and customer experience management of North West I & II regions, also served as acting Group Head Operations, North Directorate of Fidelity Bank Plc. A highly qualified and experienced professional with extensive understanding and expertise in setting up and growing banking business and service outlets in various locations of Northern Nigeria. An adaptable… Show more About 20 years of successful experience in professional banking operations, currently providing strategic leadership in transactional and customer experience management of North West I & II regions, also served as acting Group Head Operations, North Directorate of Fidelity Bank Plc. A highly qualified and experienced professional with extensive understanding and expertise in setting up and growing banking business and service outlets in various locations of Northern Nigeria. An adaptable, visionary and skilled coordinator of resources at both branch and regional levels, who directs and controls utilization of assets for effective and efficient achievement of organizational objectives.An articulate, confident, effective and result-oriented leader who uses initiative, time management and team approach to enhance staff peak performance, exceptional customer engagement/experience and establish symbiotic relationships at all levels. Using exceptional interpersonal and innovative skills, proffering solutions to the multi-dynamic and complex operational issues and possess deep understanding of service expectations and market development trends in the quest for organizational improvements.Having led digitalization and customer-technology interactive system deployment in Northern Nigeria, it is the success of the crusade that has enshrined the mind-set of continuous innovation of operational processes and procedures in banking which has culminated in unusual customer acceptance testimonies in all fronts (operational, retail, commercial, risk management and corporate segments). Show less

Doctor Of Commerce And Research Enterprise, Commerce And Research Enterprise

Mbf, Master Banking And Finance

Accounting, Bsc