WALTER BISONG TAWO

Operations Manager
Abuja, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Operations Manager with over 8 years of progressive experience in banking and financial services, specializing in settlement, reconciliation, customer service, and risk management. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction, as evidenced by achieving 115% transaction retention and 100% agent banking visibility. Seeking to leverage strong analytical and leadership skills to contribute to a dynamic organization's growth and success.

Work

Rex MFB
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Operations Manager

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Led settlement and reconciliation operations at Rex MFB, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and seamless transaction processing.

Highlights

Managed accurate and timely settlement of diverse transactions, including payments, trades, and transfers, upholding financial integrity across operations.

Executed comprehensive reconciliation of internal and external accounts, ensuring alignment with counterparties, custodians, and clearinghouses.

Proactively identified and resolved critical discrepancies in transactions and accounts, minimizing financial risk and operational disruptions.

Maintained and updated accurate records, ledgers, and databases for settlements and reconciliations, enhancing data integrity and accessibility.

Verified and authorized high-value transactions, including wire transfers, checks, and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, ensuring compliance and security.

Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, treasury, and accounting teams to streamline settlement and reconciliation processes, improving efficiency.

Implemented and enforced robust internal controls, policies, and procedures, mitigating risks and ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory requirements.

Monitored and reported key settlement and reconciliation metrics, contributing to improved settlement rates and reduced error rates.

Access Bank Plc.
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Customer Service Manager

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Spearheaded customer service operations and business development initiatives at Access Bank Plc., significantly enhancing client satisfaction and digital banking adoption.

Highlights

Achieved 115% retention of transactions on Access Mobile from Q1 to Q4 2022, significantly boosting mobile banking engagement and usage.

Led the reactivation of dormant agents through the Market Impact Team (MIT), increasing customer footfall and recruiting new DYA Agents in Q4.

Secured 100% visibility dominance in agent banking from Q1 to Q4 in both 2022 and 2023, expanding market reach and service accessibility.

Recognized as the 'Most Customer Centric Staff in the Northwest' and 'Overall Best Staff of the Year 2022' for exceptional service delivery.

Provided continuous training and retraining to the Agency Banking Team, enhancing performance, service quality, and compliance.

Oversaw the accurate and complete opening and closure of all account types, ensuring regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

Drove customer enrollment in Mobile and Internet Banking Apps, enhancing digital adoption and self-service capabilities.

Executed business development initiatives, expanding the branch's client base and service offerings to achieve growth targets.

Access Bank plc.
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Payment Processor/Treasury Executive

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Managed critical cash and treasury operations at Access Bank plc., authorizing high-value transactions and ensuring meticulous account reconciliation and compliance.

Highlights

Managed daily cash operations (tellering), ensuring efficient and secure handling of funds up to =N= 10 million.

Authorized payments up to =N= 10 million, ensuring strict adherence to financial protocols and internal limits.

Maintained strict adherence to daily cash limits, preventing overages and ensuring robust financial compliance.

Performed daily reconciliation of accounts, accurately identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.

Managed ATM loading, unloading, and monitoring processes, ensuring continuous service availability and cash security.

Processed Direct Fund Transfers (DFT) and Fast Fund Transfers (FFT), facilitating rapid and secure client transactions.

Handled Western Union Money Transfer (WUMT) and MoneyGram transactions, ensuring efficient and compliant international remittances.

Education

Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin-Kebbi
Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria

HND (Upper Credit)

Banking and Finance

Fran Beat Comprehensive Schools
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Secondary School

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination

St. Patrick Nursery and Primary School
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Primary School

Primary School Leaving Certificate

Languages

English

Certificates

OMP - Introduction to Financial Crimes and Prevention (KYC-CDD)

Issued By

Access Bank plc.

MCP Certification (Diet 1 to 4)

Issued By

Professional Body

Data Privacy and Protection Awareness

Issued By

Rex MFB

Professional Conduct Ethics Certification

Issued By

CIBN (Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria)

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Red Flags, Detection, and Reporting

Issued By

Access Bank plc.

Banking Ethics

Issued By

Access Bank plc.

Introduction To Operational Risk Management

Issued By

Access Bank plc.

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Issued By

Professional Body

Certificate in Customer Relation Management

Issued By

Professional Body

Certificate in AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism)

Issued By

Professional Body

Skills

Operations Management

Operations Management, Process Optimization.

Financial Reconciliation

Account Reconciliation, Settlement, Discrepancy Resolution.

Risk Management

Operational Risk, AML/CFT, Fraud Detection.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Customer Service, Client Satisfaction, Relationship Building.

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance, Internal Controls, KYC-CDD, Data Privacy.

Payment Processing

Wire Transfers, ACH, DFT/FFT, MoneyGram, WUMT.

Cash Management

Cash Handling, Teller Operations, ATM Management.

Business Development

Market Expansion, Agent Banking, Client Acquisition.

Team Leadership & Training

Team Management, Staff Development, Coaching.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Performance Metrics, Financial Reporting, Data Interpretation.

Problem Solving

Issue Resolution, Troubleshooting, Critical Thinking.

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration, Inter-departmental Coordination.

Digital Banking

Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, Digital Adoption.

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet Management, Data Organization.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Presentation Development, Visual Communication.

Interests

Reading
Cooking
Traveling