Opeyemi Adewale

A decade of success in the banking industry has equipped me with deep expertise in banking operations, leadership, and team development. My unwavering commitment to innovation and quality has always driven me to deliver exceptional results. Now, I'm excited to transition my skills and strategic thinking to a new opportunity where I can contribute to organizational success and efficiency. My ability to build strong relationships and ensure data integrity makes me an asset for any team or project aiming at impactful results.

• Admin. Support, Voluntary Services Office (Apr. 2023 – Present)

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK. 

• Proactively offer information and assistance to volunteers, ensuring their needs are met with excellence.
• Skilfully handle phone inquiries and proficiently manage a database using Better Impact Software Application (Volunteer Database Management).
• Facilitate seamless communication between volunteers and staff, contributing to a harmonious working environment. 
• Successfully organize and execute volunteer events, showcasing strong administrative prowess in various tasks.Top of Form

• Communication Services Operator; SODEXO Limited, UK (October 2023)
• As a Communication Services Operator at Sodexo Limited, I played a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication within the healthcare environment (Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury). And my primary responsibilities revolved around reception, helpdesk and service desk within Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury for the smooth functioning of the hospital.

           Other Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensure clear and concise communication channels between various departments within the hospital.
• Provide assistance to patients and their families by facilitating communication between them and healthcare   professionals.
• Ensure a compassionate and empathetic approach when dealing with sensitive information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of communications, including emergency responses and patient-related information.
• Compile reports summarizing communication activities for review.
• Collaborate with hospital staff, security personnel, and other relevant teams to enhance overall communication efficiency.

• Control Manager, Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria. (Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2022)
• Successfully managed end-to-end currency processing and distribution, ensuring optimal efficiency and accuracy in financial operations using the core banking systems such as T24 (Temenos transact), RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). 
• Coordinated comprehensive checks on human and vehicular movements within the branch's loading bay, enhancing security measures and operational integrity. Monitored and supervised various cash sorting companies, contributing to a seamless workflow.
• Played a pivotal role in the efficient receipt and processing of currency, maintaining precision and adherence to established protocols. Vigilantly monitored the performance of currency processing and distribution service providers, ensuring a reliable and secure financial infrastructure. 
• Proactively addressed and resolved reimbursement processes and mitigated cash shortages identified in Currency Processing and Disposal Unit (CPDU) and other cash processing companies facilitated by the core banking software systems such as T24 (Temenos transact), RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). 
• Facilitated the seamless verification of all deposits into the treasury, demonstrating a commitment to accuracy and financial compliance. Coordinated the verification process for withdrawals from the treasury, ensuring precision in financial transactions. Instrumental in coordinating audits of all deposits and withdrawals of currency and security items in the vault, contributing to robust financial oversight using the core banking systems such as T24 (Temenos transact), RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). 
• Diligently prepared and presented processed currencies reports to the Head of the Currency Control Unit, providing valuable insights within stipulated timelines. Compiled comprehensive reports on the activities of cash sorting companies, offering valuable data for decision-making. Reported on Banking Warehouse activities to both the Treasury and Currency Control Unit, demonstrating effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepared detailed reports on the Currency Control Unit's activities, showcasing achievements and areas for improvement. Conducted meticulous reconciliation of all relevant accounts using CLIREC (Clients Reconciliation application) and manual approach, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. Collaborated in the preparation of stocktaking reports, contributing to effective financial oversight. Reviewed and verified reports related to currency processing, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (2:1)

            University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria | 2006

• National Diploma in Business Administration (Distinction)

            Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria | 2002

Training/Certification

• AML/CFT training sessions in 8 weeks (Sept. 2022).

AML Base, Pakistan.

• Global Banking compliance and AML/KYC review processes.

Regulatory Transformation and Risk Review Consultant (ReTRRAC), UK (2023) 

• Data Analytics | Pairview Limited, London | Jan. 2023