Laura Mbanefo

Commercial Banking and Business Development professional with 15+ years of experience driving revenue growth, strategic partnerships, customer success, portfolio management and corporate relationship management. Proven track record of mobilizing ₦7B+ in deposits, managing over 2,100 customer relationships, generating ₦4B+ in quality risk assets, and leading profitable business transformation initiatives. Experienced in trade finance, stakeholder management, public-sector engagement and high-value corporate banking.

Senior Banking Officer, Commercial Team Lead & Relationship Manager - Wema Bank Plc - Lagos, Nigeria

(2023-01)

• Lead commercial banking relationships and business growth initiatives.
• Drive customer acquisition, deposit mobilization and revenue expansion.
• Manage high-value corporate portfolios and deepen client wallet share.
• Support recovery of delinquent accounts and portfolio quality improvement.

Branch Leader Designate - Fidelity Bank Plc - Lagos, Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Led branch profitability, operations and growth strategy.
• Delivered significant turnaround in branch financial performance.
• Expanded liabilities and strengthened stakeholder relationships.

Relationship Manager & Team Lead - Fidelity Bank Plc - Lagos, Nigeria

(2011-01 - 2023-12)

• Managed SME, corporate and public-sector portfolios.
• Mobilized deposits, originated risk assets and expanded customer relationships.
• Led teams to consistently exceed revenue and business development targets.
• Deepened client engagement through advisory and trade-finance solutions.

B.Sc. - Pure & Industrial Chemistry - University of Nigeria, Nsukka