Esther Adeola - Balogun (MNIM, MCIB)

Experience

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  SUSU MICROFINANCE BANK LTD

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

  CREDIT ADMINISTRATOR AND PROCESSING
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  ALLOVER MICROFINANCE BANK LTD

  Jul 2008 - Dec 2009

  Head Of Credit
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  ASSET MATRIX MICROFINANCE BANK LTD

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

  Head Of Credit
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  Highstreet Microfinance Bank Ltd

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2013

  Head Of Credit & Marketing
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  Oxford Microfinace Institute

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2015

  Head Of Business Operations
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  Rehoboth Microfinance Bank

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Head of Marketing
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  Rehoboth Microfinance Bank Ltd

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Head Of Corporate Banking
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  NNEW Women's Microfinance Bank

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2022

  Member of the Nnew Women's MFB Board of Directors.Execute the decisions of Nnew Women's MFB Board of Directors.Manage the day-to-day operations of NNew Women's MFBParticipate in hiring and supervision of the senior management team.Manage relationships with Investors, regulatory agencies, creditors and other partner institutions.Create and implement a framework for the operation of an effective senior management team.Foster and maintain a corporate culture within Nnew Women's MFB that embodies high integrity and all other Values.Ensure that the organization follows best practices for internal control and risk management.Operates in a fiscally responsible manner within agreed budget parameters.Ensure sound financial recording /reporting.Ensure that Nnew Women's MfB meets the targets set forth in the business plan and annual budget. Supervise all heads of department to achieve efficient, productive and profitable loan and deposit portfolio growth in line with corporate strategy.Lead the identification of target market segments and develop strategies for growth.Provide strategic input and direction for the development of performance targets, including on-going monitoring to ensure achievement of set targets.Build the organizational structures and business teams to maximize productivity and performance.Ensure business compliance with company's policies, procedures and corporate governance expectations.Participate in projects geared towards new products/ service development and or product / service enhancement by giving appropriate guidance on required checks, controls, processes and procedures in line with leading practices within the sector.Facilitate and present periodic business performance review reports to the Board.Participate in other Executive Management CommitteesEnsure and promote advocacy roles within the Microfinance Bank Associations.Ensure the bank delivers on its short and long term strategic road map. Show less

  • Managing Director/CEO

    Jul 2018 - Nov 2022

  • MD/CEO

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2022
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  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MICROFINANCE BANKS LAGOS CHAPTER

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

  Treasurer

  An executive member of the Association, managed the funds and expenses for the association. Raised funds for events in the association, managed remittances for the association, Member of even planning committee.

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  Accion Microfinance Bank Limited

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2024

  Head Business Banking (Lagos Bank 1)

  To provide leadership in driving and implementing MSME banking strategy for the market segment through managing the elements of marketing mix and managing a team of MSME in soliciting, recruiting, managing and sustaining portfolios for this group of customers. Managing and supervising sales and portfolio management in branches related to businesses.Guide and supervise the Zonal and Branch managers and all business related relationship managers on the growth of the assets.Leading the team for product development, implementation, pricing and streamlining portfolio. Show less

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  Ucee Microfinance Bank

  Apr 2024 - now

  MD/CE0