Chinenyenwa Ginger-Eke
Brampton,ON
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Finance Data Analyst with over 8 years of experience in transforming extensive financial and transaction datasets into actionable insights that shape corporate strategy. Expertise includes machine learning, liquidity and interest-rate risk modeling, and financial forecasting within fintech, banking, and insurance sectors. Proven ability to develop automated pipelines, predictive models, and stress-testing frameworks that enhance balance sheet management and profitability. Proficient in Python, SQL, Power BI, Airflow, and AWS, leveraging advanced statistical modeling and data visualization skills to bridge quantitative analysis with strategic storytelling for informed executive decision-making.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Analyst
OGAV
09.2025 - Current
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.
- Developed interactive dashboards using visualization tools to enhance reporting processes.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices in data analysis and visualization techniques.
Senior Finance Data Analyst (FP&A)
Interswitch Group Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed and analyzed over 150 million monthly switching transactions using Postilion, BASE24, and Interswitch PayDirect and autopay/autogate, ensuring integrity across POS, web, and ATM channels.
- Designed and maintained financial models
- Designed and deployed end-to-end data pipelines via Airflow and Kafka for real-time monitoring of transaction data and AX platforms that support all GLs. Building financial analysis reports in BI as well as MRP reports in Excel
- Automated AML/CFT compliance dashboards, reducing manual workload by 45%.
- Integrated fraud detection models using Feedzai and Interswitch Sentinel, minimizing false positives by 20%.
- Spearheaded data governance frameworks, including data dictionaries and stewardship practices, reducing reporting inconsistencies by 30%.
Team Lead, MIS Data Analytics & Segments (Strategy & Performance)
United Bank for Africa (UBA Group)
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Led a cross-regional data analytics function supporting 24 subsidiaries in modeling liquidity, FX exposure, and interest-rate gap analytics.
- Created ETL workflows linking switching, lending, and core-banking datasets to enable enterprise-wide Treasury insights.
- Implemented data governance and quality-control frameworks aligned with CBN and NIBSS regulatory requirements.
- Delivered high-impact presentations transforming complex data into actionable Treasury insights for executive committees.
Business Intelligence Analyst (Analytics & AI)
Intelfort Nigeria
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and deployed predictive models to forecast transaction volumes, loan defaults, and payment delays for fintech clients.
- Integrated multiple APIs (Vericash, Flutterwave, Paystack) and optimized data models for faster customer-behavior analytics.
- Partnered with AI engineers to design machine-learning algorithms for real-time fraud and risk scoring.
Lead Data Analyst
Payroll & Financial Systems (Germany & UK Markets)
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Led design of financial and payroll data models integrating SAP SuccessFactors, DATEV, ADP GlobalView, and Sage Payroll systems.
- Built automated forecasting dashboards to model salary liabilities and tax exposure across multi-currency operations.
- Improved reconciliation accuracy by 40% and ensured GDPR-compliant data governance across regions.
- Remote Contract
Lead, Management Information Systems (MIS) & Data Analytics
Old Mutual Life Insurance
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Built and managed data architecture for financial transactions and commission payments using SQL and Power BI.
- Automated remuneration models and commission reports, cutting processing time by 50%.
- Conducted predictive analysis with Python to improve advisor performance and product profitability.
- Partnered with actuarial teams for cohort and churn analysis, boosting retention by 4%.
Business Operations & Data Support Administrator
Old Mutual Life Insurance
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed transaction data lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance across underwriting and claims systems.
- Implemented data validation scripts reducing transaction fraud and error rates by 20%.
- Produced operational reports for senior management to support performance optimization.
Education
B.Sc. - Geology & Exploration Geophysics
Ebonyi State University
NigeriaSkills
- Languages: Python, SQL, R, SAS, Shell Script, JavaScript
- Libraries/Tools: scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, TensorFlow, XGBoost
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redshift
- Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel
- Cloud & Big Data: AWS (S3, Redshift, SageMaker), AzureML, Spark, Hadoop
- ETL & Automation: Airflow, Kafka, Azure Data Factory, SSMS
- Governance & Security: GDPR, ISO 20022, Data Stewardship, Metadata Management
Accomplishments
- Improved relationship with Zenith bank by developing a unique business intelligence solution to meet complex requirements.
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of Customer credit scoring model.
- Developed methods to integrate the ERP and Financial modelling and budgeting process to significantly improve workflow efficiency.
- Modified and improved existing databases to reduce processing time by 35% and improve accuracy by 63%.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
- Udacity/ALX Data Analyst Nanodegree
- Google Certified Data Analyst Associate
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt (March 2024)
- University of Stellenbosch – Digital Literacy & Data Analytics
- Diploma in Mathematics, Data Analysis, SQL, Python & Visualization – Everything on Data (2019)
Affiliations
- Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Timeline
Data Analyst
OGAV
09.2025 - Current
Senior Finance Data Analyst (FP&A)
Interswitch Group Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2025
Team Lead, MIS Data Analytics & Segments (Strategy & Performance)
United Bank for Africa (UBA Group)
09.2022 - 08.2023
Business Intelligence Analyst (Analytics & AI)
Intelfort Nigeria
06.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Data Analyst
Payroll & Financial Systems (Germany & UK Markets)
01.2021 - 05.2022
Lead, Management Information Systems (MIS) & Data Analytics
Old Mutual Life Insurance
07.2018 - 05.2022
Business Operations & Data Support Administrator
Old Mutual Life Insurance
10.2014 - 06.2018
B.Sc. - Geology & Exploration Geophysics
Ebonyi State University