Adedamola FOLARIN, MSc.(2x), CBAP®, CPOA, CCA, TOGAF

Key Responsibilities: Educational Leadership: - Define and implement the overarching educational strategy aligned with the institute’s mission and regional needs. - Lead the development of innovative learning methodologies to meet the dynamic requirements of diverse student bodies. Faculty Oversight and Development: - Recruit, train, and manage a diverse faculty team, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and mentorship. - Implement professional development programs for faculty to enhance teaching methodologies and subject matter expertise. Curriculum Development: - Oversee the design, evaluation, and enhancement of training programs and courses, ensuring they are aligned with industry standards and regional requirements. - Collaborate with faculty to develop cutting-edge curriculum content that meets the demands of various markets. Quality Assurance and Compliance: - Implement and maintain educational quality standards in compliance with regional regulations and accreditation requirements. - Develop assessment strategies to monitor and enhance the quality of educational programs and faculty performance. Partnerships and Collaboration: - Forge strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, educational institutions, and regulatory bodies to enhance the institute's reputation and course offerings. - Foster collaboration with global institutions to exchange best practices and promote cross-cultural learning experiences. Student Success and Support: - Ensure student success by implementing support mechanisms, counseling services, and educational resources to enhance the overall learning experience. - Implement feedback mechanisms to continually improve programs and address student needs. Strategic Expansion and Growth: - Identify opportunities for growth and expansion into new markets or educational domains in Nigeria, North America, and Europe. - Lead market research and feasibility studies for potential new courses or programs.

Summary: An adept Business Analysis expert driving impactful training programs across Nigeria, North America, and Europe. With a strong focus on coaching and facilitating, I empower individuals to master the intricacies of business analysis, fostering their skill development and contributing to organizational success. Key Responsibilities: Curriculum Design and Development: - Design and develop comprehensive training modules and materials on business analysis methodologies, tools, and best practices. - Tailor content to meet the specific needs of diverse audiences in Nigeria, North America, and Europe. Training Delivery and Facilitation: - Conduct engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and seminars on various aspects of business analysis. - Employ diverse teaching methodologies to cater to different learning styles and skill levels. Individual and Group Coaching: - Provide personalized coaching to individuals or groups, guiding them through complex business analysis concepts and practical application. - Foster an environment conducive to learning, growth, and skill enhancement. Skill Assessment and Feedback: - Evaluate participants' progress and performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement. - Implement assessment tools to measure the impact and effectiveness of the training programs. Industry Relevance and Research: - Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging tools, and methodologies in the field of business analysis. - Infuse training content with the latest industry insights and case studies for real-world relevance.

Key responsibilities Strategic Business Alignment: - Spearheading the alignment of technological initiatives with the strategic goals and market demands of the organization. - Managing collaboration and strategic engagements with senior management to craft business technology roadmaps that optimize market performance and enhance competitive positioning. Business Analysis Leadership: - Leading a team of business analysts in evaluating market trends, customer needs, and operational workflows. - Defined and implemented robust business analysis frameworks to drive data-informed decisions and optimize processes. Technology Integration: - Overseeing the seamless integration of technology solutions to streamline trading platforms, investment strategies, and financial products. - Collaborate with technology teams to ensure efficient implementation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions. Risk Management and Compliance: - Driving the development and implementation of strategies that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the financial and capital markets. - Mitigate risks associated with technological advancements and changes in market dynamics. Innovation and Solution Development: - Fostering an environment of innovation by identifying opportunities for new products, services, or technological enhancements in response to market needs. - Leading the development and implementation of transformative solutions to drive business growth and market relevance. Stakeholder Collaboration: - Acting as a liaison between various business units, technology teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring a cohesive understanding of objectives and seamless collaboration. Performance Evaluation and Improvement: - Established metrics to assess the performance and impact of technology implementations on business objectives. - Continuous improvement of strategies and solutions based on performance evaluations and feedback.

Key responsibilities Strategic Business Alignment: - Spearheading the alignment of technological initiatives with the strategic goals and market demands of the organization. - Managing collaboration and strategic engagements with senior management to craft business technology roadmaps that optimize market performance and enhance competitive positioning. Business Analysis Leadership: - Leading a team of business analysts in evaluating market trends, customer needs, and operational workflows. - Defined and implemented robust business analysis frameworks to drive data-informed decisions and optimize processes. Technology Integration: - Overseeing the seamless integration of technology solutions to streamline trading platforms, investment strategies, and financial products. - Collaborate with technology teams to ensure efficient implementation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions. Risk Management and Compliance: - Driving the development and implementation of strategies that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the financial and capital markets. - Mitigate risks associated with technological advancements and changes in market dynamics. Innovation and Solution Development: - Fostering an environment of innovation by identifying opportunities for new products, services, or technological enhancements in response to market needs. - Leading the development and implementation of transformative solutions to drive business growth and market relevance. Stakeholder Collaboration: - Acting as a liaison between various business units, technology teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring a cohesive understanding of objectives and seamless collaboration. Performance Evaluation and Improvement: - Established metrics to assess the performance and impact of technology implementations on business objectives. - Continuous improvement of strategies and solutions based on performance evaluations and feedback.

Responsible & accountable for program and portfolio management specifically for Retail, Corporate & Investment Banking projects and projects/initiatives for other subsidiaries of the Stanbic IBTC group. Responsible for the strategic adoption of Agile methodology code named nWOW (New Ways of Work). I coached various cross-functional teams as part of the transition from Waterfall to Agile. I co-facilitated and planned the inaugural Program Increment (PI) session. As a Scrum Master I led and coached multiple feature teams through agile ceremonies i.e. daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, inspect and adapt. Assist strategic business units achieve their goals and objectives by researching and recommending strategic roadmap for key digital channels and services. Engaging stakeholders and capturing their requirements with a view to implementing solutions that compliment/support strategic objectives of Stanbic IBTC group. Responsibilities included collation of reports from strategic business units and preparation of IT Steering Committee presentation pack for the monthly IT SteerCo meeting with Executive Committee members of the Bank. I mentored and guided BAs within the PMO in daily execution of their tasks, ensuring they are aware of BA best practices and techniques.

Coordinated requirement gathering sessions, brainstorming sessions and focus group sessions across cross-functional streams of the Core Banking program. Managed the inter-dependencies and coordinating across five functional streams to ensure information relating to the program deliverables, risks and issues are effectively communicated between stakeholders and key performance indicators are monitored and evaluated. Working with the program manager, project managers and guidance from the program director I documented the evaluation and acceptance criteria for the program and ensured it was approved by approving stakeholders.

Responsible for client engagement, financial advisory, court visitation for opening and reading of testator's will and testament. Responsible for documentation of client requests and tracking clients requests for prompt resolution.

Performed; - Pre and Post implementation reviews of business projects and organisation transformation - IT Governance and Control audit - Business Operations and Support audit - Risk Assessments - Certification readiness audits

Responsible for managing customer portfolios within the Retail Banking space (Personal and Business Banking units) Responsible for various Branch Banking deliverables such as daily acquisition of customers and re-activation of shun customers, on-boarding of existing and new-to-bank customers on all electronic/digital channels i.e. Mobile Banking App, USSD and Internet Banking.