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EMMANUEL  OWUSU

EMMANUEL OWUSU

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Reliable person with over 10 year experience in the banking industry demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasury Bills Manager

Absa Bank Ghana
Accra , Ghana
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Developed annual goals for each team member based on market trends and competitor analysis.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
  • Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.

Dealer, Sales and Distribution-Institutional Sales

Barclays Bank of Ghana Limited (Absa Bank in 2020)
Accra, Ghana
12.2015 - 08.2021

• Actively explored and on-boarded new fixed income clients and pursue execution of International Swaps and Derivative Association with bank counterparties.

• Explored opportunities for secondary market fixed income dealing with high-net-worth individuals and big value Treasury Bill investors.

• Prospected and executed bond issuance or book running mandates.

• Researched, created and followed up on targeted list for potential new businesses.

• Ensured personal compliance with all market risk requirements.

• Ensured trades were booked into Front Arena and CSD platforms timeous and accurately.

• Supported Global Market and Post Trades services team and ensured the weekly Treasury bill auction processes were completed accurately.

Credit and Reconciliation Analyst

Barclays Bank of Ghana Limited
Accra, Ghana
09.2013 - 11.2015
  • Conducted extensive research into customer accounts as needed to resolve outstanding issues.
  • Documented processes for reconciliation procedures that were developed or modified.
  • Assisted in developing reports used for management decision making purposes.
  • Reconciled various suspense accounts (i.e. insurance, arrangement fees and general suspense accounts) on a daily basis, and to showed proof of balance at the end of the month.
  • Vetted or checked all applications and ensured they complied with policy guidelines.
  • Identify fraudulent applications and escalated to management for decision making.

Account Officer

Blessed Schools Complex Limited
Dansoman-Accra, Ghana
09.2010 - 08.2013
  • Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
  • Monitored account activities to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Prepared reconciliations of bank accounts and other general ledger accounts.
  • Reviewed customer accounts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Provided support for accounting projects, such as audits or special investigations.
  • Assisted in developing new processes to improve efficiency within the accounting department.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of existing processes to identify areas for improvement.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved process efficiencies.

Education

Professional Programme - ACI The Financial Markets Operations Certificate

The Financial Markets Association
Ghana
03-2020

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Accra Ghana
12-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Cape Coast Ghana
Cape Coast, Ghana
07-2010

Business

Wesley Grammer School
Accra, Ghana
07-2003

EXECUTIVE MBA - Finance- Ongoing.

University of Ghana Business School
Accra Ghana

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strong selling and Communication Skills
  • Control Consciousness
  • Team results
  • Initiative and Innovation
  • Team Leadership
  • Ability to interact and negotiate effectively with highly sophisticated counterparts

Interest

  • Reading and Research
  • Meeting people

References

  • Mrs. Dorcas De-Graft Tawiah. Head, Compliance Business Advisory and Conduct Risk. Absa Bank Ghana Tel: +233 43756543
  • Nana Amoako-Darko. Product Delivery Manager, Global Markets and Treasury Post trade services. Absa Bank Ghana Tel: +233 244728164

Timeline

Treasury Bills Manager

Absa Bank Ghana
09.2021 - 03.2024

Dealer, Sales and Distribution-Institutional Sales

Barclays Bank of Ghana Limited (Absa Bank in 2020)
12.2015 - 08.2021

Credit and Reconciliation Analyst

Barclays Bank of Ghana Limited
09.2013 - 11.2015

Account Officer

Blessed Schools Complex Limited
09.2010 - 08.2013

Professional Programme - ACI The Financial Markets Operations Certificate

The Financial Markets Association

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Cape Coast Ghana

Business

Wesley Grammer School

EXECUTIVE MBA - Finance- Ongoing.

University of Ghana Business School
EMMANUEL OWUSU