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Damilola Ayibiowu

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Motivated graduate student actively pursuing a master's degree in Business Information Systems, concurrently gaining hands-on experience as a Business Analyst Intern. Recognized for organizational prowess and diligent work ethic, excelling in communication and time management. As an Operations Specialist with a forward-thinking approach, and four years of valuable experience in overseeing business and product operations within the Fin-tech sector.

Proficient in fostering strong relationships, optimizing project goals, and implementing innovative improvement strategies. Adept at navigating Microsoft Office suites and skilled in data visualization, I serve as an effective driver of the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization to successful delivery. The track record reflects a communicative and collaborative nature, coupled with a proven ability to enhance business operations, contributing to corporate growth and revenue.

With a keen analytical mindset and a demonstrated aptitude for multitasking, challenges are approached with flexibility, efficiently managing competing priorities. Eager to expand knowledge of the Fin-tech industry, there is a commitment to building a robust career foundation in business analysis.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Analyst

Quidax
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted settlements with average value of $200k+ for clients daily.
  • Audited 5000+ accounts, detecting and preventing over $100,000 in fraudulent activities and discrepancies, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance.
  • Managed settlement risk, cash reserves, and maintained communication with counterpart's and exchanges, minimizing risk exposure and ensuring timely and accurate settlements.
  • Implemented procedures to mitigate fraudulent transactions, reducing debit card and chargeback fraud by 15%, and protecting organization from reputational damage and financial loss.
  • Conducted data analysis using excel to identify opportunities for streamlining client operations and improving customer satisfaction.

Settlement Lead

Chaka.com
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Managed border less digital investment and wealth management operations, leveraging tools such as Google Analytics, Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Sage, HelpCrunch, DocuSign, and Notion.
  • Utilized critical thinking to analyze and resolve cash disputes, successfully managing to resolve over $100k in cash disputes from erroneous disbursements.
  • Reconciled accounting discrepancies and adjusted debit and credit reporting totaling in $2,500 monthly adjustments
  • Achieved "Employee of the Month" twice for outstanding performance, reflecting effective task prioritization and strong work ethic.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized turnover by providing top-quality project control of client cash settlements during peak market/trading hours.

Auditor

BDO
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of internal controls and assessed their effectiveness in preventing errors or fraud, examining 100+ records, reports, operating practices, and documentation, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
  • Led meetings for 20+ clients to discuss audit findings, providing insightful recommendations and delivering high-quality reports within Oil & Gas •
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments for businesses with annual revenues under $5M, identifying potential areas of non-compliance and providing recommendations for improvement, resulting in 25% reduction in compliance risks.
  • Reviewed and verified accuracy of financial statement disclosures by meticulously reviewing disclosure checklists, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enabling timely and accurate reporting.

Education

Master of Science - Business Information System

Torrens University Australia
Sydney, NSW
07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Babcock University
Nigeria
06.2018

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel
  • Data Modelling
  • Project Management
  • Agile Software Development
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Software Prototyping
  • Market Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Business Process Mapping

Accomplishments

  • Led payment team in the delivery of special projects, including onboarding new High-net-worth clients, campaigns, and webinars, resulting in $1.5m in pre-seed funding and a 40% increase in revenue.
  • Designed and implemented a robust framework for processing customer deposits, withdrawals, and trades, resulting in an improved settlement team SLA score of 95% and a 20% reduction in settlement errors.
  • Most Improved Employee - Chaka (Dec 2021): Recognized for tremendous growth and career progression within the company.
  • Master's Degree, Business Information System (2022 - 2024): Pursuing a master's degree with an outstanding overall GPA of 5.63.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized turnover by 15% through top-quality project control of client cash settlements during peak market/trading hours.
  • Orchestrated 3 new season launches that generated $500,000 in annual revenue and executed highly effective new customer acquisition campaigns that increased sign-ups by 15%.
  • Prepared weekly reconciliation reports that reduced accounting errors by 25%, enhancing data accuracy by 20% for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Trello, Microsoft Office Suites, SQL 

Timeline

Operations Analyst

Quidax
03.2022 - 12.2022

Settlement Lead

Chaka.com
07.2020 - 02.2022

Auditor

BDO
08.2018 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Business Information System

Torrens University Australia

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Babcock University
Damilola Ayibiowu