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
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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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.
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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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.
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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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
Languages
English
Certificates
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.