Waheed Akinyemi

MCIB, MCILRM, DCP

Talent

LagosMember since October 31, 2026

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power BI, Power Point)Good written and oral communication skillsA team-player with good administrative and organizational skillsProblem solving skills and creativityRisk assessment skillsData analytics skillsAttention to detailsPlanning and organizing skillsTime management skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to work with minimum or no supervisionAdaptability and flexibilityAbility to think and act strategically

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About

To pursue a highly rewarding career, seeking a job in a challenging and healthy work environment where I can utilize my skills and knowledge for organizational growth.

Experience

Risk and Compliance Manager - Vittas Nigeria Int’l Ltd - Plot 6 Flat 5 Olusegun Olusemo Crescent Park View Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos

(2024)

Overseeing enterprise risk management, risk assessment, monitoring and updating risk register and reporting
credit underwriting, and MCC activities, monitoring loan performance, PAR, and prudential ratios
coordinating AML/CFT, KYC/KYCB, PEP verification, and sanctions screening
filling STRs and regulatory returns to CBN, NFIU, and other regulators
ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing risk and compliance reports
registering pledged collateral with the National Collateral Registry (NCR)

Head, Risk & Compliance - Neptune Microfinance Bank Ltd - 1, Adeola Adeoye Street, Off Toyin, Ikeja, Lagos

(2019 - 2024)

Overseeing enterprise risk management, including risk assessment, mitigation, monitoring, monthly update of risk register and risk reporting.
supervising credit underwriting and participate in Management Credit Committee (MCC) meetings to assess borrowers’ creditworthiness and repayment capacity
monitoring loan performance, overdue facilities, Portfolio at Risk (PAR), and early warning indicators to mitigate credit risk
monitor CBN prudential requirements, including Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), liquidity ratio, and PAR
coordinating AML/CFT compliance, including KYC/KYCB verification, PEP identification, sanctions screening, and suspicious transaction monitoring
preparing and submitting STRs, statutory regulatory returns, and nil returns to the CBN, NFIU, and other relevant regulators
ensuring compliance with CBN regulations, internal policies, and applicable statutory requirements
preparing monthly compliance reports for management, highlighting compliance gaps and corrective actions
registering pledged collateral assets with the National Collateral Registry (NCR) to strengthen credit risk management

Credit/Risk Officer - Jessefield MFB Ltd - 9, Aranguren Road, Ikorodu

(2014 - 2019)

Initiating and following up new business, good customer service, loan disbursement
credit analysis, preparing Enterprise Risk Management report, deposit mobilization
overseeing the approval of loan and lines of credit, managing loan Portfolio
ensuring bank's policy are followed to mitigate risks, coordinate credit appraisal
ensuring proper KYC of prospective clients, resolving customer's problem as needed
building long lasting relationship with customers and recovery

NYSC Scheme: Human Resources Officer - Uhunmwode Local Government Council - Ehor, Edo State

(2010 - 2011)

Assisting in the recruitment, selection and promotion of staff, maintaining employee records
monitoring performance, employee relations, pension and benefits administration
organizing staff training sessions and activities