don nick
@donnick
I am a customer success leader skilled in IAM and financial services.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive customer success professional with over four years of experience in the financial industry, combining client management with IT and cybersecurity expertise to deliver secure, high-value experiences.
I have led remote teams, driven customer retention, and improved operational efficiency—achieving a 95% satisfaction rate on escalations, a 90% client retention rate, a 15% reduction in unauthorized access through RBAC, and strengthening system security by 20% after IT control improvements.
I seek to leverage my expertise in IAM, risk mitigation, and financial markets (including forex) to maximize customer value and contribute to a global organization's growth while continuing to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Management Control Specialist
Sterling Bank PLC
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)
Implemented RBAC and audited access controls across core banking systems, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 15% and identifying 10+ excessive privileges among 3,000+ users. Recommended and implemented IT control improvements that strengthened system security by 20%.
Customer Success Team Lead
Sterling Bank PLC
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)
Led and mentored a remote team of 8 customer success specialists, improving team efficiency by 15% and productivity by 10% while managing escalations to achieve a 95% client satisfaction rate. Drove retention and value realization efforts that contributed to business profitability.
Customer Success & Client Specialist
Sterling Bank PLC
Dec 2021 - Oct 2022 (10 months)
Provided onboarding, retention management, and advisory services achieving a 90% client retention rate and collaborated with product teams to drive a 10% improvement in product satisfaction. Maximized customer value to sustain business growth and profitability.
Branch Operations Specialist
Fidelity Bank PLC
Feb 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 9 months)
Managed funds transfer and cash operations ensuring 99.9% transaction accuracy, supervised teller operations, and prepared cash reports while maintaining vault limits and ATM reconciliations. Improved operational controls and branch cash handling processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
(ISC)²
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Cybersecurity
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) awarded by (ISC)² in May 2024.
Abia State University, Uturu
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Business Management completed at Abia State University, Uturu from October 2009 to September 2013.
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