Open to opportunities

Bolaji Giwa

@bolajigiwa

Message

Experienced commercial banking relationship manager specializing in credit and financial advisory.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior roles in commercial banking or relationship management where I can lead teams, manage credit portfolios, and drive business growth while delivering advisory services and operational excellence.

I am an experienced banking professional with an MBA in Finance and a strong background in commercial banking, relationship management, credit appraisal, and balance sheet oversight. Over more than a decade I have managed teams, generated risk assets and contingent liabilities, prepared budgets, and delivered financial advisory and customer service at scale.

My career highlights include progressive roles at Union Bank of Nigeria—ranging from Settlement and Business Development Officer to Commercial Banking Manager and Relationship Manager—where I drove deposit growth, led loan appraisal and approval, prepared performance reports, and supported treasury and payment operations. I combine analytical rigor, people leadership, and client-focused business development to help institutions grow safely and profitably.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Relationship Manager

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc

Oct 2017 - May 2018 (7 months)

Managed relationships for Logistics, Transport and Professional Services, led team activities and balance sheet management, and performed credit appraisal contributing to asset and contingent liability generation.

Relationship Management Balance Sheet Management Team Leadership Financial Advisory Risk Management Reporting Customer Service

Commercial Banking Manager

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc

Oct 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years)

Managed branch commercial banking operations at New Alaba International Market, led team, oversaw loan appraisal and approvals, and implemented branch annual budget to drive deposits and performance.

Branch Management Budgeting Team Leadership Relationship Management Risk Management Reporting Customer Acquisition

Commercial Banking Officer

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc

Jul 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Prepared branch performance reports, conducted account reconciliations, performed credit appraisal and financial statement analysis, and led customer acquisition and deposit drives.

Account Reconciliation Financial Statement Analysis Reporting Customer Service

Commercial Banking Officer

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc

Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 (2 years)

Established and maintained customer relationships at Seme Border branch, drove deposits and assessed consumer loan applications to grow the retail portfolio.

Customer Acquisition Deposit Growth Relationship Management Sales Customer Service Risk Assessment Account Management

Settlement Officer

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc

Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 (3 months)

Processed inward cheques, managed fixed deposit and treasury investments, executed local funds transfers (RTGS/NEFT), and handled manager’s cheque and salary treatments.

Payments Processing RTGS NEFT Fixed Deposit Treasury Operations Cash Management Customer Service

Business Development Officer

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc

Sep 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 1 month)

Executed customer acquisition and deposit drives, established new customer relationships, and conducted consumer loan appraisals to expand branch business.

Business Development Customer Acquisition Deposit Mobilization Relationship Management Sales Customer Retention

Corps Liaison Officer

NYSC

Feb 2007 - Jan 2008 (11 months)

Coordinated community development service and generated monthly welfare reports while managing payroll preparation and monthly payroll reconciliation for corps members.