Mar 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria · On-site

• Build strong, trusted advisor relationships with client counterparts.  Establish role as day to day / key client contact on engagements
• Take day-to-day responsibility for large projects and engagements
• Contribute significantly to business development and continuation of our services, and in supporting the business development with new client opportunities
• Own the development of our go-to-market capabilities and alliance relationships
• Manage and develop people effectively within our practice and business
• Working with the client to undertake a range of activities ranging from: proposition and product exploration; channel strategy and front-office operating model redesign; AI servicing transformation design, MVP and execution; customer treatment design and execution; front office and customer data migration (post integration); customer transformation roadmap development; customer innovation centre of excellence standup.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities
• Ensure that customer strategy and transformation projects or their work-streams within a large wider engagement are effectively scoped, managed and delivered on time, to budget and within agreed (KPMG) risk frameworks.
• Designing future front-office operating models
• Developing projects’ Business case and benefits tracking
• Lead the origination of client’s solutions to their challenges in sales and/or service functions
• Play a key role in bidding, winning and delivering of customer transformation engagements of significant size and scope
• Help clients focus on generating value through their customer initiatives, with a clear performance focus, and make sure initiatives are designed to drive real value rapidly
• Support the Customer Leadership together with Consulting Industry Leaders (or their delegates) to build and action Go-To-Market plans within their industry, focused on target clients

Jun 2018 – Feb 2023 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Lagos, Nigeria · On-site

• Executed advisory & M&A transactions exceeding USD 500M.
• Originated landmark deals in infrastructure, healthcare, and fintech.
• Built partnerships with DFIs, institutional investors, and development banks.

Jun 2015 – May 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria · On-site

• Assume responsibility for the day-to-day execution and delivery of service on a range of corporate finance projects.
• Draft pitch books, teasers, confidential information memorandums (CIM) and other Merger & Acquisition documentation.
• Manage, mentor and train junior corporate finance professionals.
• Prepare and review various forms of financial analysis, including complex financial models.
• Conduct market and industry research, detailed financial analysis and business valuations.
• Assist in the identification of potential acquisition targets, purchasers and/or investors.
• Undertake engagement and practice management responsibilities, including billings and adherence to professional practice requirements.
• Lead proactive business development and deal initiation activities.

Oct 2011 – May 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria · On-site

• Build client relationships to understand their current and future client challenges and the role of InfraTech in addressing these
• Mobilise and manage cross-functional teams to deliver InfraTech engagements for our clients - Take a leading role in KPMG’s global InfraTech network
• Engagement Management of project teams to deliver medium-large (or complex) client engagements.
• Manage business winning activities, including opportunity identification and proposal development.
• Management of quality and risk on engagements to meet KPMG standards.
• Financial management of engagements including budgeting, reporting and invoicing processes.
• Performance Management and mentoring of IAG employees
• Client facing role for both business development and delivery, including stakeholder management and workshop facilitation.
• Liaise with technical teams on the client side to support productionising of proof of concepts.
• Change management of client teams to embed solutions and supporting processes.
• Develop internal networks with other data, analytics and technology teams in KPMG

May 2009 – Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Lagos, Nigeria · On-site

• Executed 40+ advisory, capital raising, and cross-border M&A deals.
• Advised regulators, stock exchanges, and multinational clients.
• Conducted valuations, due diligence, and deal structuring.

Jan 2009 – Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Lagos, Nigeria · On-site

• Responsible for identifying and sourcing financial advisory opportunities including mergers & acquisitions, capital restructuring, debt and equity capital raising.
• Manage all stages of financial advisory mandates, including pitching, execution, documentation and closing.
• Develop, structure and lead the execution of complex solutions for clients, while providing adequate mentorship to junior team members.
• Ensure effective stakeholder management during execution of transactions, including the client’s mid-to-senior level and relevant regulatory bodies. Strategy development and Business Performance management:
• Strategy development and Business Performance management:
• Continuously evaluate the external environment and assess the impact on the business and recommend any necessary changes to the business plan, where required.
• Develop deep understanding of the Company’s strategy and co-lead the execution of the same, promoting cross-selling activities across the Group.
• Proactively develop relationships with key external stakeholders, regulators relevant to the business, ensure the business gets appropriate co-operation when required and that the Group meets and is seen to meet regulatory compliance.
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues involves providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to help them improve their skills, performance and the job. Sound understanding of the market and regulatory environment
• Provide technical, analytical and modelling support to projects involving trading, derivatives and banking book products for the commercial bank team
• Assist with implementation and review of capital adequacy, treasury functions, risk management frameworks, stress testing and other related regulatory requirements,
• Support the senior team with client outreach and proposals for new opportunities,
• Interact with stakeholders in the clients’ business and with professionals from leading financial institutions, and

Feb 2007 – Apr 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Lagos, Nigeria

• Conduct financial analysis on potential venture capital investments, including due diligence on financial statements, market trends, and business models.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, prepare financial models, and assess the potential risks and returns.
• Collaborate with the investment team to conduct industry research and stay informed about market trends.
• Assist in the preparation of investment proposals and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor the financial performance of portfolio companies and provide regular updates to the investment team.
• Work closely with portfolio companies to support their financial planning and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct valuations and financial assessments to guide investment decision-making.
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and their potential impact on investment strategies.
• Taking part in all areas of the execution of complex private equity transactions, including valuation, due diligence, structuring, deal documentation and financing
• Assisting with internal investment process, including preparation of Investment Committee materials
• Managing existing investments and portfolio companies including supporting on refinancings and strategic M&A