Experience

Ecobank Uganda

• Uganda
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Cash Management

  • Sep 2022 - Present



NCBA Group

• Kenya
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Digitalization of the Core Bank - Corporate & Retail Banking. Portfolio covers; Trade Finance services, Cash Management solutions, E-Channels, Deposit Products, Cards & Agency Banking.

• • Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  Leadership & management of the transactional banking business. This involves solution development & customization and the implementation of policies and processes to support the business and ensuring compliance with regulatory and control requirements.Projects & Accomplishments:• Implementation of escrow account services for MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) agents & merchants • NCBA merger work stream lead for transactional products, solutions & channels • Implementation of competitive collections & payments solutions and delivery channels which include; Agent Banking, Cash Deposita Automatic Banking Solution, Direct Umeme Bill Collections, USSD Mobile Banking• Implementation of strategic FinTech partnerships with MTN & Airtel Uganda to offer value added agent services across all the bank’s branches.• Satisfactory Internal audit rating for the Transactional Banking department for the year 2019. Show less



Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Edinburgh Business School MBA Tutor

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2021

  Tutor of the Edinburgh Business School MBA Tutor of the Edinburgh Business School MBA



Standard Chartered Bank

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  Planning, developing and managing the retail segment balance sheet and income statement to achieve all budgets in terms of revenues, cost, profits and acquisition.Projects & Accomplishments:• Accountable for the effective management and performance of the Bank’s client deposit portfolio in excess of $200M. • Lead on project to develop an Above-The-Line strategic initiative to promote a savings culture and restructure the Retail Bank Balance Sheet with a focus on driving up local currency CASA deposit momentum with record growth result of $40M FY2016/17 achieved.• Lead for the successful implementation of the cheque truncation and automated clearing system project as required by the Central Bank of Uganda. • Lead to develop financial investment product known as Upfront Interest Term Deposit that was the first of its kind on the market with a revenue contribution of 10% in the first six months post launch. Show less

• • Oct 2014 - Jan 2016

  Own Business Client and Priority Client segment acquisition & proposition strategy and its execution thereby supporting achievement of revenue, balance sheet, and operating profit targets agreed in annual budget, and establishing fundamentals for longer term performance of the business.Projects & Accomplishments:• Lead on in-country project to operationalize the Group Priority & Business Banking Client Value Propositions policy (CVP) to acquire, deepen and retain clients.• Established process to actively monitor lead generation activities conducted through strategic alliance partners that increased successful sales conversion rate to 40% from 10% previously. Show less

• • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

  The International Graduate Programme is an elite fast track programme for Master’s graduates with the explicit aim of developing a pipeline of exceptional future leaders across the Bank’s markets of operation and involves a series of trainings and job rotations over a 24-month period.

• • Feb 2012 - Sep 2012

  Selected to be part of the Bank’s Commercial & Relationship Banking International Graduate Programme- a talent program aimed at developing a pipeline of exceptional future leaders across the Bank.Projects & Accomplishments:• Lead on Retail Treasury project to develop and execute an internal marketing campaign to grow Forex revenues over 4 months; Achieved P&L contribution step-up of 30% to NFI in 2014. This was key to the success in meeting the FY budget - a first in Retail Treasury history.• Coordinator of project to develop a Business strategy for Debit Card growth; this involved a re-pricing proposal, revenue alignment and execution of a Point-Of-Sale campaign, resulting in growth of monthly cards revenue by 60% in 2013.• Coordinator of project to launch the Bank’s first Pay-As-You-Go current account specially designed for salaried employees, dubbed ‘Easy Go current account’. This resulted in customer growth by 25% to c. 12,000 and Personal Loans portfolio by $8m over 2013/14.• Top performer at the IG Academic Programme 2012 held in Singapore. The Academic programme brought together 130 colleagues across 25 markets in Africa, Asia & Middle East. Show less



Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

  Maintained full responsibility of developing, maintaining and growing a base of affluent clients for elite banking and wealth management solutions. Projects & Accomplishments:• Grew Net Portfolio by 20% for the period with new Business Revenue contribution of US$ 200K. • Achieved average Net Promoter Score of 90% against the department threshold of 70%.

• • Dec 2009 - Jun 2011

  Promoted to assist the Corporate Credit Director with governance and control in relation to implementation of and changes to credit policies, processes and procedures. Projects & Accomplishments:• Supervised the implementation of new credit IT software Corporate Credit Risk System required to support the move towards Basel II compliance. • Provided technical input regarding risk management and control which led to significant improvement in the quality of credit applications submitted with zero returns. • Rewarded by the company with an enrolment into the Barclays Emerging Leaders Programme - A programme aimed at providing consistent top performers with adequate leadership skills. Show less

• • Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

  Provided effective and strategic leadership in all major areas of Bank operations, managed risk and process for Garden City branch. Ensured quality service and effective operations support to all clients. Projects & Accomplishments:• Grew the Balance sheet by $10m (2-fold) within 12 months of being promoted. • Appreciated with Barclays Premier League Global Colleague Challenge Award as Best Branch Manager Liabilities 2009 – an international award that honors Barclays high achievers for consistent exceptional sales performance. Show less

• • Dec 2007 - Sep 2008

  This team leader role entailed the provision of support and guidance to the front and back office teams of the branch, while ensuring that personal sales targets are achieved as well as deputizing the branch manager when required.

• • Feb 2007 - Nov 2007

  As a customer advisor, I was tasked with cashiering and executing customer instructions such as drafts and telegraphic transfers. In this role part of my responsibility was cross-selling different retail bank products to the already existing and walk-in customers.