NATHAN KWAKYE

Results-oriented professional with diverse experience in sales, marketing, trade finance, oil and gas downstream, corporate banking, and relationship management. Excels in fast-paced environments and demonstrates adaptability to changing roles. Seeking a challenging position to utilize skills and experience, driving professional growth through performance and a strong willingness to learn.

• Set-up the fully-fledged Energy & Power Unit in the Corporate & Wholesale Banking Group of Universal Merchant Bank in January 2016.
• US$50.0 million crude oil importation by Tema Oil Refinery (GTBank).
• US$60.0 million crude oil importation by Tema Oil Refinery (Access Bank).
• US$1.0 billion for various BDCs for the importation of refined petroleum products (GTBank & Access Bank).
• VRA’s US$20 million N-Gas importation (GTBank & Access Bank).
• US$1.2 billion worth of LCs for the importation of refined petroleum products by BOST (UMB).
• LCs worth over US$600 million for various BDCs for importation of refined petroleum products (UMB).
• Project Financing of US$5.0 million – Engen Ghana Expansion Drive financing (Service Station construction, acquisition, refurbishment and re-branding) [UMB].
• Project Financing - Lubricant factory building project and financing for Rikpat Company to the tune of US$4.0 million (UMB).
• 25MW Solar Plant financing of US$8.5 million for Meinergy Technology Ltd
• Bui Power Authority 50MW Hybrid Solar Hydro Plant of US$8.5 million financing for Meinergy Technology.
• Master Risk Participation Trade Arrangements with Access Bank UK for oil trading transactions (Access Bank & UMB).
• Gold for Oil Transactions worth GHs371.48 million (financing on-going so this figure will continue to increase) for BDCs under the Flagship Government Gold for Oil Programme (UMB).

My portfolio includes a trade transaction exceeding USD1.8 billion, a deposit portfolio of GHS450 million, and an asset portfolio of GHS175 million, generating an average annual PBT of approximately GHS15.83 million.

• Private banking
• Credit analysis
• Corporate financial statement analysis
• International trade finance
• Project management
• Structured trade finance
• Documentary credits
• Customer experience management
• Leadership skills
• Syndicated lending

• Sports
• Event Management
• Actively establishing contacts and meeting new people by being outgoing and sociable

This will be provided upon request.

• Pioneer Relationship Manager for the Energy Desk, starting in October 2009.
• Client Impact Lead.
• Social Media Presence Lead.
• Customer Experience and Management Lead (Onboarding Experience).
• Non-Funded Income Lines Growth Lead.
• Team lead for Correspondent Bank relationships for trade business.
• Shared Chairmanship for Corporate & Wholesale Banking Group, overseeing all Business Meetings.
• Attendance at Corporate Banking Management Committee Meeting (MANCO).
• Representation at Management Committee Meetings (MANCOM) on behalf of GM-Corporate Banking.
• Attendance at ALCO Meetings on behalf of GM-Corporate Banking.
• Representation of GM-Corporate in various meetings during his absence.
• Conducting monthly and quarterly appraisals for all Unit team members, as well as monthly MPRs.
• Presentation on behalf of the Energy & Power team during various meetings.
• Conducting monthly training for Unit team members.
• Fulfilling any other role(s) assigned by GM-Corporate Banking and Executive Director for Business.

A self-motivated and results-oriented professional with extensive experience, I thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering results. I bring proven expertise in managing teams and nurturing client relationships, ensuring success through collaboration and strategic execution.