Olayinka Odewale

Experience

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  TransUnion Credit Bureau ITC

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  Data Analyst

  Responsibilities: Key function areas:• Processing, quality checking and reporting on bulk data. • Converted data files between applications.• Reported on files received from clients (SAS and A2B system).• Provided training and backup on formatting and processing of Fraud Prevention reports/files (Microsoft Access and Excel).• Communicated with internal and external clients on data load status.Data Analysis and Audit • Analyzed output results and reporting thereof daily, weekly and monthly • Audited reports and consumer profiles.• Validated load reports to check for discrepancies and ensure distribution of reports to clients.• Investigated consumer queries.• Created Test cases and testing of systems or fixes using SAS.Report Compilation • Developed and updated/maintained daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports• Report compilation and statistical and graphic presentation of analysis results• Involved in projects for systems and products• Provided training and backup on formatting and processing of EIR (Blacklisting and Whitelisting) reports/files for cellular companies (Microsoft Access and Excel). Show less

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  Standard Bank South Africa

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2009

  Data Quality Analyst (Model Validation Unit)

  Duties: Key function areas •Monitored, analyzed and improved data quality across Credit Risk portfolios.•Assessed data quality of input fields used for model development to ensure data integrity and identify sources of problems.•Developed and maintained close interactions with data providers and provided recommendations on my data issues findings for strategic decision making.•Monitored and validated input data fields and I was responsible for tracking data to pick up errors and data issues by identifying sources of problems. Show less

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  Business Intelligence Consultant

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2009

  Business Intelligence Consultant

  Duties: My duties consisted of assisting clients in Business Intelligence projects as taken on by BIA.Key function areas:•Programming using SAS application and building SAS metadata repository.•Conducted software audits of databases product for compliance with established standards, policies, configuration, guidelines and procedures.•Integrated corporate data strategies with the needs of local business users.•Business Analysis.•Created test and production environment.•Attended Project meetings and provided status reports to Management.•Developed metadata for database and documented security policy regarding databases.•Identified and prepared data issues relating to data quality and warehouse. Show less

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  Barclays UK

  May 2010 - Nov 2016

  Senior Auditor- Data Analytics

  Through the use of data analytics using a tool or technique to recalculate, validate, reconcile or report / summarise data (i.e. creating a visualization showing clustering or trending). I supported Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) in providing greater audit assurance to their auditable entities projects.Key function areas: • Perform both data analysis and business analysis during Operational Effectiveness Testing (OET) in an audit to identify the most appropriate sources of data to develop data analytics using available analytical tools.• Build and sustain relationships with internal and external audit clients.• Requirements analysis, which involves translating business requirements into technical DA requirements.• Develop and execute data analytics in accordance with agreed project deadlines using analytical tools.• Consult with Internal and business stakeholders on business issues and concerns. Show less

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  Absa Group

  Nov 2016 - now

  Key Accountabilities:•Manage delivery of project against agreed schedule and is accountable for all project deliverables for assigned projects.•Conduct business change impact across process, systems, and roles according to the change management plan.•Provide clear and timely communication regarding the status of the project – schedule, budget, progress to date, risks etc. - to all relevant stakeholders.•Ensure sufficient resource allocations on each project.•Accountable for the financial performance of each project.•Act as primary liaison between Absa and the Customer to ensure project launch, conduct, and closeout according to the Customer’s and Absa's contractual agreement.•Prepare project management reports for clients and management.•Develop strong relationships with current clients to generate new and/or add-on business for the future. Show less •Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders. •Develop project plans and associated project related documents.•Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. •Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. •Obtain sign-off for the business case from the Project Sponsor and Steering Committee.•Track business case to ensure that the project outputs remain desirable, viable and achievable.•Manage the activities of the Project-team members, as well as line role-players and subject-matter experts assigned to the project.•Manage team and stakeholders (facilitate and negotiate), including communication (e.g. regular internal and external team meetings and progress reporting).•Identify Change management opportunities and manage the affected change.•Report and escalate to management as needed.•Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.•Perform risk management to minimise Project risks.•Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the Project team.•Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the Project.•Manage meeting action points, arrange, schedule and take minutes at meetings. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager -VP

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Project Manager - AVP

    Nov 2016 - Oct 2021