Rapheal Dare Fakile BSc., MSc.

Experience

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  Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Graduate Account Intern

  ● Prepared the company's financial report● Assisted with month-end close activities including General Ledger review and journal entries.● Kept track of the company's financial activities and documented it accordingly● Prepared monthly payroll and effected payment of salary● Relation and engagement with member organizations

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  First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2022

  Trade Finance Analyst

  ● Managed the bank’s issuance of Letters of Credit for the commercial banking and subsidiary sector.● Provided technical review for the issuance of Standby Letters of Credits, Guarantees and Documentary Letters of Credit.● Effectively trained the trade departments of the Bank’s subsidiaries (Republic of Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Congo) on trade processes and regulation.● Performed daily reconciliation of NOSTRO accounts to manage the bank’s exposure to financial risks.● Actively participated in business development efforts and rendered requisite market information and ad hoc reports to acquire new business.● Developed an accurate, simple method to measure output for management reporting.● Ensured the team's activities were conducted in accordance with approved guidelines and compliant with applicable local and trade regulations.● Identified critical areas for trade and process improvement to achieve exceptional trade results.● Participated in the development and implementation of system projects.● Oversaw the processing of other related Letters of Credit transactions which include advising, negotiating, enhancing, amending, examination of documents, payment, loan booking and loan repayment.● Ensured strict adherence to stipulated timelines● Trade advisory, dispute resolution and interactions with correspondent banks. Show less

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  Sky

  Jul 2022 - May 2023

  Customer Sales Advisor

  ● Built and maintained a positive relationship with customers.● Initiated new marketing and sales strategies for the company.● Utilized in-depth knowledge of the company’s products and services to cross-sell and up-sell products to customers.● Managed customers’ requests and resolved disputes within stipulated framework and timeline.

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  Barclays

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Cash and Liquidity Management Analyst

  ● Cash Forecasting: Developed and maintained accurate cash forecasts, analysed cash flows and identified trends to ensure optimal liquidity.● Prepared daily projections for Equities and Fixed Income positions.● Liquidity Risk Management: Monitored and assessed liquidity risk exposures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.● Identified potential liquidity issues and developed controls.

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  Bp

  Sept 2023 - now

  ● Assisted in the issuance of $1.75 billion bonds for the capital markets team.● Processed over $750 million in share buybacks for the capital markets team.● Supported the capital markets team with interest rate swaps and various ad hoc reporting tasks.● Utilised Power BI to analyse and visualise industry trends, bank fees, and competitor projects for senior management.● Developed a Power BI dashboard for senior management to track value generated across various treasury integrations of acquisitions.● Coordinated the treasury integration of two major acquisitions: Light Source bp and bp Bunge.● Structured new LC facilities and refinanced existing facilities for LSbp.● Supported the insurance team with the renewal of the West Nile Delta and Raven Infills insurance policies.● Conducted bankability studies for various renewable projects.● Analysed the potential treasury impacts of Basel IV on the group's relationship bank capacity. Show less

  • Finance Analyst

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Treasury Analyst

    Sept 2023 - Aug 2024