Issaka Ibrahim
Financial Management
Accra,AA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 12 years of experience in strategic leadership within the financial industry. Proven expertise in developing and executing strategies that drive business growth, enhance organizational performance, and foster stakeholder engagement. Adept at managing financial and insurance products and services, and business operations. Seeking to leverage expertise in strategy development, project management, and business transformation in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Language
Work History
General Manager
Metropolitan Pensions Trust Ghana Ltd
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business strategy, resulting in growth of assets under management (from GHS 550 million to over GHS 1.5 billion within 3 years)
- Enhanced brand visibility, securing recognition as Brand of the Year in 2022 and 2023
- Provided strategic leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Fostered effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration, driving customer loyalty and retention
- Spearheaded innovative product launches and value-added services, leading to significant business growth
- Ensured rigorous processes, procedures, and policies for enhanced compliance and regulatory adherence.
Business Solutions Manager
Metropolitan Pensions Trust Ghana Ltd
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Spearheaded governance practices, resulting in consecutive Outstanding Corporate Governance awards
- Enhanced stakeholder engagement and collaboration, securing the Brand of the Year award in 2021
- Streamlined operations, achieving a 34% growth in Assets Under Management (AUM) within 18 months
- Provided strategic support to the management team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Portfolio Manager
Metropolitan Pensions Trust Ghana Ltd
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented effective portfolio management strategies, leading to increased fund membership and growth
- Provided timely and quality reports on compliance and performance, influencing senior management decisions
- Developed tools for managing and analyzing pension portfolios, raising profit margins
- Ensured strict adherence to industry standards and procedures, implementing solutions for regulatory requirements.
Pensions Portfolio Administrator
Metropolitan Pensions Trust Ghana LTD
11.2012 - 10.2016
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate reports on portfolio holdings, performance, and investment strategies.
- Managed relationships with custodians, brokers, and other external service providers to ensure seamless client experience.
- Contributed to company growth initiatives by participating in industry conferences and networking events that expanded our professional network within the finance community.
- Supported sales efforts by creating marketing materials highlighting the benefits of our firm''s portfolio management services.
Marketting Officer
Ghana Cocoa Marketting Company
09.2011 - 11.2012
- Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Led creative brainstorming sessions that resulted in innovative ideas for promotional projects.
- Organized events and trade shows to showcase company products and services, generating valuable leads.
Education
Master of Science - Enterprise Risk Management & Business Consulting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics
University for Development Studies
Diploma - Insurance
Ghana Insurance College
Chartered Global Investment Analyst (CGIA) Certificate in Executive Leadership, Accra - undefined
Business School
Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management - undefined
Duke University
PGCert, Organizational Leadership and Management - undefined
Rhodes University
Certificate in Digital Money, Digital Finance Institute - undefined
Skills
- Technical Competencies:
- Customer Understanding
- Product Knowledge
- Risk Management
- Data-Driven Digital Marketing
- Risk Awareness
- Strategy Development and Planning
- Project Management Expertise
- Business Risk and Contagion Management
- Financial Management
- Data Analysis and Insights Generation
- Design Thinking and Agile Methodology
- Behavioral Competencies:
- Developing Strategies
- Convincing People
- Providing Insights
- Generating Ideas
- Making Decisions
- Strong Internal Drive and Curiosity
- Passionate Team Player with Humility and Listening Skills
- Proactive and Result-Driven with a Great Sense of Ownership
- Skilled at Efficiency Processes and Initiatives
- Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
- Effective Communication and Influencing Skills
- Planning and Organizational Capabilities
- Ability to Develop Collaborators Across the Business
- Personal Skills:
- Negotiation and Influencing Skills
- Strategic Skills
- Digital Acumen
- Customer Centricity
- Ability to Manage Self and Team Performance
- Energy and Drive
- Empowers Team to Deliver on Targets
- Interpersonal Skills
- Change Maker
- Trustworthy, Integrity, and Ethical in Dealings
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Customer relations
- Training and development
- Customer relationship management
- Goal setting
- Verbal and written communication
- P&L management
- Process improvements
- Performance improvement
- Strategic planning
- Employee development
- Project management
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Business administration
- Financial administration
- New business development
- Risk management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
General Manager
Metropolitan Pensions Trust Ghana Ltd
07.2021 - Current
Business Solutions Manager
Metropolitan Pensions Trust Ghana Ltd
10.2019 - 06.2021
Portfolio Manager
Metropolitan Pensions Trust Ghana Ltd
11.2016 - 09.2019
Pensions Portfolio Administrator
Metropolitan Pensions Trust Ghana LTD
11.2012 - 10.2016
Marketting Officer
Ghana Cocoa Marketting Company
09.2011 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Enterprise Risk Management & Business Consulting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics
University for Development Studies
Diploma - Insurance
Ghana Insurance College
Chartered Global Investment Analyst (CGIA) Certificate in Executive Leadership, Accra - undefined
Business School
Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management - undefined
Duke University
PGCert, Organizational Leadership and Management - undefined
Rhodes University
Certificate in Digital Money, Digital Finance Institute - undefined
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