Olalekan Akinola

With an in depth knowledge of business banking products and strong customer relationship management skills; I am able to understand business customer needs and recommend suitable banking products that will aid customer growth while maximizing bank revenue and profitability. My core market knowledge lies within Oil and Gas Businesses and products such as Contract finance, Project finance, Trade finance etc; however I possess a broad knowledge of the banking and financial services industry as a whole. A Success-driven Relationship Manager with about nine years of professional experience in driving business growth and expansion through new business development, key account management, and relationship building. I’m a hard working professional individual, who loves a challenge and easily adapts with change. Skilled at data analysis and making informed decision, advising and guiding clients on profitable investment options, growing clientele bases, and managing customer expectations. Maintain and build healthy business relationships, Developed business strategies. Focused on delivering business goals and accelerating business profitability. I am currently pursing Masters' degree in International Business and Management at the University of Bradford Core Skills • Business Development • Account Management • Corporate Finance • Trade and lending • Developing referral network • Presentation and Negotiation • Data Analysis and Business Intelligence • Value Chain Mining