Ekwunife Chukwuemeka Timothy
Vaughn,ON
Summary
I have diversified work experience with an extensive background in business development, corporate finance and advisory. I have demonstrated success in developing bankable business plans, equity and debt capital raising for agro-processing industries, diary industries, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing, retail distribution of healthcare products. I have hands-on experience in the financial service industry particularly in corporate and investment banking transactions. I am a creative analytical problem solver with excellent team-building skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director/Partner
Dexter Capital & Advisory Partners
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Directed the company’s corporate fiance and business advisory services to clients operating in both public and private sectors.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided oversight of the company’s finance and account department.
Group Head, Corporate Finance
Mckenzy Enterprise Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Structured and raised debt and equity capital for companies such as DEAP Capital, Resort Savings & Loans Plc, Precious Mines & Mineral Processing Company Plc and The Initiates Limited.
- Structured the USD10million DVCF Oil & Gas Fund.
- Provided debt restructuring advisory services to Citec Estates International Limited Abuja Nigeria-
- Successfully presented a debt restructuring scheme to lenders [Associated Discount House and Unity Bank Plc] and provided transaction services to generate the necessary funds to meet the requirements stipulated for the borrower.
- corporate restructuring of Precious Mines and Mineral Processing Company Plc Nigeria
- Successfully provided due diligence and formulated business models for various companies in manufacturing, agro-processing and energy sectors.
- Directly involved in deal structuring for several mergers and acquisitions in the banking, insurance and energy sectors.
- Provided information memorandum for various acquisitions in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria and Liberia.
- Directly involved in the corporate restructuring of The Initiates Limited, an oil and gas waste management company based in Port Harcourt Nigeria.
- Directly involved in the packaging of various investment banking products such as NGN468Million DVCF Waste Management Fund, US$6.05Million DVCF Jack-Up Barge Fund and DVCF Project Management Fund [specialized fund for executing oil & gas projects].
- Secured mandates with sub-national units in Nigeria for debt management advisory services.
- Structured the issuance of various government bonds by three sub-national units in Nigeria.
Credit/Relationship Manager
Sterling Bank Plc
Marina Lagos, Nigeria
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Arranged and underwrote corporate credit products such as project finance, term loans, operating & revolving line of credit, institutional term loans, loan syndication and structured trade finance in the following sectors acceptable by the bank: energy, oil and gas, mining [quarrying and processing] and hospitality
- Evaluation, negotiation and documentation of credit [loan structuring] origination
- Portfolio Size in energy trading: USD200Million
Manager, Structured Finance
Sterling Bank Plc
Lagos, Lagos
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Arranged and underwrote corporate credit products such as project finance, term loans, operating & revolving line of credit, institutional term loans, loan syndication and structured trade finance in the following sectors: energy, oil and gas, mining [quarrying and processing] and hospitality.
- Evaluated, negotiated and documented credit [loan structuring] origination
Advisory Manager
Fantixis Investments Limited
Lagos, QC
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Prepared feasibility plans, formulated corporate and entry strategies and corporate structuring.
- Advised on joint ventures, alliances, collaborations and cross-border investments.
- Analyzed customer requirements and created detailed project briefs for the team.
- Managed daily operations and provided guidance to team members as needed.
Senior Analyst - Investment Banking
FinBank Plc
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Conducted financial modeling to analyze potential investments and acquisitions.
- Performed due diligence on prospective investments and negotiated terms of transactions.
- Analyzed financial statements of companies in order to identify areas of risk or opportunity.
- Created Excel models to assess the impact of proposed investments on overall portfolio performance.
- Collaborated with other departments within the firm to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Reviewed legal documents such as contracts, term sheets, offering memorandums., prior to execution.
- Utilized financial analysis to prepare plans of action for investment.
- Informed investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions.
- Illustrated concepts with charts and graphs showing historical and forecasted trends.
- Evaluated financial and operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to determine possible remedies.
- Developed comprehensive company valuations to inform investment decisions.
- Structured financial packages based on capital needs of clients and current market conditions.
- Coordinated deal financing by gathering resources from financial institutions, public agencies or private companies.
- Built optimum financial packages based on market conditions and clients' capital needs.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Nigeria09.2004
Skills
- Program Management
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Product Development
- Credit Risk Management
- Business Analysis
- Sales
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
- Quality Control
Accomplishments
- Received a job promotion within 6 months of joining the company.
Certification
- New York Institute of Finance, Structured Finance Products 2011
Timeline
Executive Director/Partner
Dexter Capital & Advisory Partners
07.2016 - 07.2023
Group Head, Corporate Finance
Mckenzy Enterprise Limited
09.2012 - 06.2016
Credit/Relationship Manager
Sterling Bank Plc
03.2010 - 07.2012
Manager, Structured Finance
Sterling Bank Plc
03.2010 - 07.2012
Advisory Manager
Fantixis Investments Limited
01.2010 - 03.2010
Senior Analyst - Investment Banking
FinBank Plc
09.2006 - 12.2009
Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria
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