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Oluwaseun Osaenwe

Halifax,Nova Scotia

Summary

Accomplished Financial Analyst with a proven track record at BMO Financial Group, excelling in data analysis and risk assessment. Leveraged financial statement analysis and effective communication to enhance fraud prevention strategies, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and a commitment to mitigating risk, ensuring compliance and supporting informed decision-making.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fraud Analyst

BMO Financial Group
09.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Analyze large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
  • Perform risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.
  • Consistently exceed performance targets by demonstrating keen attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills in identifying fraudulent patterns.
  • Track fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for prevention.
  • Improv overall efficiency in fraud analysis by streamlining processes and optimizing tools used for data analysis.

Finance Assistant

Saint Mary's University
06.2023 - 05.2024

· Daily reconciliation of vendor invoices to receive reports and purchase orders using the operating system reports

· Prepare payment requests and follow up on discrepancies, as required

· Ensures that the retail operating system, e-commerce system, and University ERP system are in alignment as inventory and gross margin amounts can explain any inventory variances

· Reviews monthly financial statements in the University Reporting System and reconciles results to the retail operating system for gross margin

·Provides analysis based on investigation of budget variances and exceptions as required including preparation of adjusting journal entries as required to incorrect postings

Operations Analyst

Upthrust Digital
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Optimized operational efficiency by analyzing and streamlining processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing effective workflow strategies and time management techniques.
  • Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement.

Reporting Analyst

Zenith Bank
02.2014 - 08.2021
  • Developed custom reports to address Credit Risk business needs and support decision-making processes.
  • Automated repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more strategic initiatives and reducing manual errors in reporting.
  • Prepared monthly ad hoc reporting in alignment with client needs.
  • Improved existing reporting by researching data sources, compiling data and designing output.
  • Provided actionable insights through detailed analysis of complex datasets, driving business improvements.
  • Created visually appealing dashboards that effectively communicated key metrics to stakeholders.

Credit Analyst

Zenith Bank
11.2007 - 01.2014
  • Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements
  • Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit
  • Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness
  • Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags
  • Monitored credit accounts routinely to identify and mitigate issues and prevent losses
  • Enhanced credit risk assessment by conducting thorough financial statement analysis and cash flow projections
  • Ensured compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements through diligent documentation of all credit decisions
  • Improved overall portfolio quality, conducting regular reviews of existing accounts and recommending appropriate actions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for comprehensive client assessments, supporting informed decision making

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, UK
12.2019

Skills

  • Risk Assessment
  • Credit analysis
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Credit risk
  • Data Analysis
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Credit Reporting
  • Oral and written communications
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Loan Documentation
  • Underwriting
  • Industry Research

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Immersive Data Analytics Program Training - April 2023 - July 2023

Timeline

Fraud Analyst

BMO Financial Group
09.2023 - Current

Finance Assistant

Saint Mary's University
06.2023 - 05.2024

Operations Analyst

Upthrust Digital
11.2022 - 05.2023

Reporting Analyst

Zenith Bank
02.2014 - 08.2021

Credit Analyst

Zenith Bank
11.2007 - 01.2014

MBA - Business Administration

Heriot Watt University
Oluwaseun Osaenwe