Akanna Osita Okeke
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic risk management professional with extensive experience, excelling in advanced analytics and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in enhancing brand visibility and driving process improvements, while leading initiatives that significantly boosted member engagement. Adept at leveraging predictive analytics to inform strategic decisions and optimize risk frameworks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Risk Analytics Institute
06.2025 - Current
- Part-time role managing communications and brand awareness at the Risk Analytics Institute - a startup training and certification outfit for Risk Managers.
Member Relations Executive
Global Credit Data
, North America
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Served as primary contact for North American member banks, managing communications on methodology and compliance.
- Conducted webinars to facilitate knowledge sharing among Risk professionals.
- Produced newsletters showcasing consortium activities and data insights for member engagement.
- Presented at international risk conferences, enhancing visibility of GCD in North America.
- Led initiatives supporting members, driving process improvements, and delivering exceptional B2B support.
- Executed outreach campaigns targeting non-member banks, leveraging referrals to boost brand credibility.
Lead Risk Data Analyst
ATB Financial
Edmonton, Canada
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Identified and interpreted trends in bank datasets to locate dependencies.
- Determined correlations in portfolio performance across various segments, including products and industries.
- Assessed and validated Pillar I and II capital requirements for internal capital adequacy assessments.
- Contributed to optimal portfolio design by evaluating credit concentration limits' impact on risk-adjusted returns.
- Supported stress-testing initiatives by running risk models to generate outputs for scenarios.
- Collaborated with Finance, Treasury, and Business on stress scenario narratives and assumptions.
- Employed predictive analytics models to forecast risk parameters and capital metrics over multiple years.
- Reviewed economic forecasts for stress scenarios as a member of the Economics Committee.
Portfolio Modeling Specialist
ATB Financial
Edmonton, Canada
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Enhanced regulatory and IFRS-9 compliant Collective Loan Loss Allowance model through statistical techniques for back-testing PD, EAD, and LGD models.
- Monitored and optimized Loan Loss Forecast model for effective planning and credit strategy tracking.
- Developed and maintained Borrower Risk Rating scoring models to evaluate credit risk for larger business and corporate borrowers.
- Supplied parameter estimates for assessing potential credit losses in Economic Capital reporting.
- Reviewed and developed Risk Appetite metrics using established credit loss parameters.
- Conducted analysis and research to address ad-hoc inquiries regarding Risk Models, including additional credit risk parameters.
- Executed monitoring, model validation, and back-testing of various credit-related models for loss estimation and risk mitigation.
Quantitative Risk Analyst
Canadian Western Bank
Edmonton, Canada
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented a second line of defense Risk Management framework.
- Created Probability of Default models for Small Medium Enterprise, Commercial Real Estate, and Retail segments.
- Conducted Long-run Probability of Default calibration using Miu and Ozdemir methodology.
- Segmented Bank's lending portfolio for predictive modeling and reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with external organizations to obtain Commercial Real Estate data for model development.
- Employed statistical analysis tools such as SAS Enterprise Guide and Miner for comprehensive analysis.
- Produced analytical reports utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Predictive Analytics Officer
Skye Bank Plc
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Managed and monitored performance of risk models, including Probability of Default and Ratings Transition estimation.
- Participated in Basel II implementation with Central Bank and Skye Bank teams.
- Conducted back testing for Loss Given Default, Expected Loss, Unexpected Loss, and VaR calculations.
- Acted as data analyst for IFRS Impairment by overseeing monthly impairment charge calculations.
Portfolio/MIS Analyst
Skye Bank Plc
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Planned and developed bank's Credit Portfolio Database, enhancing data management efficiency.
- Compiled financial and credit reports for management committees including ALCO and Board Risk Committee.
- Prepared annual sector allocation reports informed by macroeconomic analysis.
- Built and maintained models for Probability of Default, Stress-testing, Credit Risk Appetite, Pre-deal Credit Portfolio, and Compliance Limit assessments.
Lending System Service Officer
Skye Bank Plc
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided quality support to users of Kastle (lending solution) and Kalypto (risk rating solution), resolving complex incidents efficiently.
- Updated users on incident statuses and service requests promptly.
- Measured end user satisfaction prior to closing incidents and service requests.
- Recorded all incidents accurately in vendor self-service portal, escalating issues as necessary.
- Verified and audited input of user accounts and system parameters in a timely manner.
- Remedied errors or omissions swiftly and advised Platform Manager on improvements.
- Instructed end users on application usage within scope of position.
- Assisted with small projects related to ongoing enhancements and upgrades for Kastle and Kalypto.
Credit Risk Analyst
Skye Bank Plc
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Conducted first-level analyses of credit and financial reports to assess lending risks.
- Compared liquidity, profitability, and credit histories of applicants against industry benchmarks.
- Analyzed cash flow statements to identify financial trends and recommend future actions.
- Compiled loan applications with detailed credit analyses and submitted to credit committees.
- Generated financial ratios using software tools to evaluate clients' financial health.
Country Risk Analyst
Skye Bank Plc
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Analyzed economic, political, and financial risks associated with international bank activities.
- Conducted visits to key countries, including Ghana, engaging with country managers and government officials.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A - Economics
University of Alberta
01.2015
Skills
- Top Skills
- Risk management
- Advanced analytics
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Member relationship management
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Corporate communications
Certification
Corporate Communication Certificate — Cornell University
Languages
- English (Native or Bilingual)
- Igbo (Native or Bilingual)
Additional Information
- Honors-Awards Best Graduating Student, Demography & Social Statistics Most Valuable Staff
Timeline
Director
Risk Analytics Institute
06.2025 - Current
Member Relations Executive
Global Credit Data
06.2023 - 06.2025
Lead Risk Data Analyst
ATB Financial
07.2021 - 05.2023
Portfolio Modeling Specialist
ATB Financial
06.2018 - 06.2021
Quantitative Risk Analyst
Canadian Western Bank
09.2015 - 06.2018
Predictive Analytics Officer
Skye Bank Plc
08.2012 - 08.2013
Portfolio/MIS Analyst
Skye Bank Plc
06.2011 - 08.2012
Lending System Service Officer
Skye Bank Plc
06.2010 - 06.2011
Credit Risk Analyst
Skye Bank Plc
03.2010 - 08.2010
Country Risk Analyst
Skye Bank Plc
11.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Arts (M.A - Economics
University of Alberta
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