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Kerry Oyakhire
Curriculum Vitae
Summary Statement
An experienced professional with over 25 years in the Nigerian banking industry, has held senior
management positions in leading commercial and merchant banks. With a Masters Degree in
Banking and Finance and professional qualification, very strong and well developed skills in
banking operations and a good manager of human resources. Trustworthy, ethical, discreet with
an attitude of self motivation, creativity and initiative to achieve goals. A good team player and
demonstrated leadership from the front. Proven ability in development of subordinates and cost
effective quality customer service orientation.
Desired Responsibilities
An operations/retail services management position in the service sector committed to
organisational and professional excellence, allowing for optimal performance, impacting on both
my horizontal and vertical colleagues with a view to attainment of organisational goals.
Two most outstanding career accomplishments
Successfully deployed and implemented the Core Banking Application (Flexcube) in all the 257
branches of (pre-merger) UBA; overcoming all odds and logistical challenges.
Dramatic improvement in customer satisfaction and the attendant growth in retail business
following the successful roll out of Branch Transformation Project to all Lagos and other key and
strategic up-country branches of (pre-merger) UBA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A. Koenig Consult Limited (February 2006 – To date)
As Managing Consultant
supporting the banking industry in development of human capital with specialisation in
Operations, Balance Sheet and Branch Profitability Management, International Trade Finance
and Customer Service,
System Redesign and general Business Operations Management.

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B. United Bank for Africa Plc (September 1996 – January 2006)
As Deputy General Manager/Area Manager, Iganmu (August 2005 – January 2006) managed retail
business in eight (8) business offices.
As Deputy General Manager/Head Process Engineering & Flexcube Implementation (April 2004
– July 2005) successfully implemented the Core Banking Application across the entire network
and realigned and documented existing processes to fit into the new Application.
As Assistant General Manager/Head Branch Services Sector, Retail Bank, Head Office (May 2002
– March 2004) responsible for strategic refocusing of the branches for excellent service delivery;
initiated, planned and implemented the Branch Transformation Project. Also was responsible for
the implementation of the Branch Network Expansion strategy.
As Assistant General Manager/Head Branch Coordination, South West, Ibadan (April 2000 –
April 2002) supervised and managed the banking operations of the 24 branches for increased
profitability; supervising attitudinal change and managing/re-engaging “disengaged” staff.
As Assistant General Manager/Head of Branch Coordination, South, Benin (December 1997 –
April 2000) managed the coordinating centre responsible for the daily operations of the 80
branches in the geographical south (outside Lagos). Supervised the introduction of VSAT
operations, staff training on Operations Policies and Control and resource planning and
deployment.
As Principal Manager/Deputy Branch Manager Ikeja (September 1996 – December 1997)
responsible for Customer Service, Accounts and Reconciliation, Cash Management and Vault
Administration.
C. Group Merchant Bank Limited, Ikoyi, Lagos (September 1990 – October 1995)
As Deputy General Manager /Head of Corporate Banking (March 1994 – October 1995)
responsible for Loans Workout and strategies for recovery of non-performing credits.
As Assistant General Manager/Head of Operations September 1990 – February 1994), set up and
managed the operations department of the new bank, introduced the highly successful product
“Special Cheque Account” even as a merchant bank.
D. International Merchant Bank Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos (August 1981 – August 1990)
As Deputy Manager, Trade Finance Group (November 1986 – August 1990), managed the
implementation of 2nd
Tier Foreign Exchange Market in 1986; documentation of Foreign
Exchange applications, Letters of Credit and Bills for Collection.
As Treasury Officer (May 1985 – November 1986) responsible for high net worth individuals’
deposits, issuance, sales and management of Bankers’ Acceptances and Commercial Papers as
discountable investments instruments.

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As Operations Officer (August 1981 – May 1985) responsible for local payments and receipts and
head of Letters of Credit Unit.
E. United Bank for Africa Plc, Kano (August 1980 – July 1981)
As NYSC member, responsible for review and reconciliation of Impersonal accounts, Branch
Foreign Exchange operations (sale of Travellers’ Cheques and issuance of foreign drafts).
Education/Professional Qualifications
Masters degree in Banking & Finance (MBF), University of Lagos.
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) London, South West London College,
London (September 1977 – December 1979); a prize winner as a top 50 successful candidates that
sat and passed the final professional examinations.
Post Graduate Diploma in Administrative Management, South West London College, London
(January 1980 – June 1980)
GCE (Advanced Level), London (1978)
Most Outstanding Overseas Courses Attended
International Banking Operations with Dresdner Bank AG, Germany (January 1986 – June 1986).
Referees
(1) Mr. B. J. Rewane, MD/CEO, Financial Derivatives Company Ltd, Victoria Island, Lagos.
(2) Mr. Bob Osaghae, GM, Ecobank Nigeria Plc, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
(3) Chief Ede Osayande, Principal Partner, ErA Professional Services, 168 Awolowo Road,
Ikoyi, Lagos.
Contact Address
13, Salaudeen Akano Street, Ogudu GRA, Ogudu, Lagos.
Telephone: +234 806 303 7142 and +234 808 599 6969
Email: kerryoyakhire@yahoo.co.uk