Abdulrahman Usman
Visionary executive leader with over 16 years of expertise in energy finance, infrastructure development, and pan-African policy advocacy
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Visionary executive leader with over 16 years of expertise in energy finance, infrastructure development, and pan-African policy advocacy. Proven track record of driving transformative projects, securing funding, and fostering partnerships to advance sustainable energy access and economic growth across Africa. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and leading high-impact teams to deliver continental-scale energy solutions.
Experience
Portfolio Manager - Credent Capital & Advisory Limited - Abuja, FCTA, Nigeria
(2021-01)
- Monitoring the performance of investments to ensure they are meeting their stated objectives
- Analyzing financial statements to measure the impact of market fluctuations on a firm's financial position
- Determining the rate of return on an investment or determining the amount of cash inflow or outflow over time
- Developing new investment strategies based on current trends in the financial markets
- Recommending changes to an existing portfolio based on new information or changing market conditions
- Providing research support for investment teams by tracking industry trends and statistics
- Coordinating with other departments within a company to gather information about new investments
- Recommending changes to investment strategies based on an assessment of risk tolerance, time horizon, and other considerations
- Researching potential investments and making recommendations to clients based on their risk tolerance, time horizon, and other considerations
Senior Investment Analyst - Credent Capital & Advisory Limited - Abuja, FCTA, Nigeria
(2020-04 - 2020-12)
- Contribute to best-in-class commercial analysis, as well as adherence to SEC's legal, risk, economic impact and ESG requirements
- Contribute to significant elements of new transactions as well as various portfolio management activities
- Support teams deal in negotiations with a wide range of third parties
- Set scope of analysis as required while project managing investments through the SEC Investment process and working with all relevant stakeholders
- Produce very high quality and impactful papers and presentations
- Communicate with impact and clarity at senior levels to internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to origination activities that identify appropriate transactions that can deliver commercial return and economic impact
- Work efficiently and constructively with other Investment Analysts, Managers and Directors across the full range of the Fund's investment activities
- Contribute to on-going process improvement initiatives
Investment Analyst - FCMB Pensions Fund Administrators Limited - Abuja, FCTA, Nigeria
(2014-01 - 2020-03)
- Examine and assess economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment strategies
- Look back at previous investment decisions and the thought process of making the investment decision
- Liaise with fund managers and network with industry professionals
- Monitor closely financial press and keep a track of market trends, opportunities, risks and new investment products
- Compile advisory reports and make informed recommendations on new investment opportunities and funds that could enhance or diversify portfolios
- Develop complex financial models and analyze legal documents
- Assessing business and asset valuations
- Calculating risks and opportunities for potential and current clients
Operational Risk and Compliance Officer - FCMB Pensions Fund Administrators Limited - Abuja, FCTA, Nigeria
(2009-05 - 2013-12)
- Assist in external reviews and audits
- Execute the annual compliance plan under the direction and supervision of a senior compliance officer or team leader
- Facilitate reporting of suspicious transactions
- Perform risk and compliance reviews
- Prepare and update all risk and compliance related manuals
- Provide compliance advisory to business units and business functions
- Provide support to senior compliance officers in organising, designing and delivery of compliance training
- Recognize common compliance vulnerabilities and recommend basic compliance controls to mitigate compliance risks
- Horizon scan to increase awareness of risks affecting the business
- Served as staffer and mentor for Summer Interns and incoming Analysts; prepared training materials, answered questions, and provided support to new Analysts and Associates
- Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations whilst taking a commercial and practical approach to risk based challenges and offer appropriate solutions
Economic Analyst, Development Finance Department - Central Bank of Nigeria - Abuja, FCTA, Nigeria
(2006-02 - 2007-03)
- Collecting and analyzing financial, political, and socioeconomic data
- Conducting surveys and utilizing various sampling techniques
- Researching various fields including politics, healthcare, education, energy, etc.
- Making use of historical data
- Analyzing market trends
- Advising businesses and governments on economic decisions
- Consulting clients on the efficacy of political policies, products, or services
- Studying the economic impact of laws and regulations
- Developing statistical and econometric models for economic forecasting
- Communicating data in the form of presentations, technical reports, and non-technical reports
- Contributing to publications or economic journals
- Partaking in think tanks
- Communicating economic data in accessible ways
Education
Master of Business Administration - Ahmadu Bello University (2019)
Bachelor of Science - Economics - Ahmadu Bello University
PGD - Islamic Banking and Insurance - Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance
