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Samson Hwata

@samsonhwata

I am an experienced corporate finance and compliance manager driving digital transformation, risk mitigation, and client-focused solutions.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek strategic roles where I can drive corporate finance, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives, improve processes and analytics, and work collaboratively to deliver measurable risk reduction and client value.

I am a highly motivated corporate development and compliance professional with nine years' experience in corporate account management, KYC, governance, and operational risk. I focus on digital transformation to improve process efficiency, customer experience, analytics, and cost savings.

In my current role I lead corporate finance, M&A analysis, due diligence and strategic planning, working closely with CEOs and external stakeholders to structure deals and build financial models. Previously I led CDD/KYC remediation projects that passed global audits with no significant findings and set onboarding standards, demonstrating measurable improvements in risk management and client service.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Corporate Development Manager

Current

Hero Technologies Inc

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Led corporate finance and strategic planning, analyzed financials, identified M&A opportunities, conducted due diligence and negotiated deals while working closely with the CEO to formulate strategic plans and financial models.

Corporate Finance M&A Financial Modeling Due Diligence Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Negotiation Risk Assessment

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

Total Energies Zimbabwe Limited

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Managed data analytics and reporting to Group, implemented strategy and risk policy measures, coordinated senior-level meetings and tracked delegated project implementation while administratively handling MD and visitor expenses.

Data Analytics Reporting Implementation Strategy Risk Meeting Coordination Project Management Expense Management

Executive Assistant to the Group CEO

NMB Bank Limited

Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Provided strategic and administrative support to the Group CEO, acting as key liaison between executive team and stakeholders and ensuring timely completion of projects through planning, scheduling and communication.

Executive Support Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Scheduling Communication Project Coordination Administrative Management Relationship Management

Corporate Client Manager

Standard Chartered Bank

Feb 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a diverse portfolio of correspondent banks, financial institutions, NGOs and global corporates, overseeing vendor contracts, payments and portfolio quality while assessing credit risk to minimize loss and drive risk-adjusted revenue.

Client Relationship Management Credit Risk Vendor Management Portfolio Management Financial Analysis Stakeholder Management Revenue

Specialist CDD/KYC

Standard Chartered Bank

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Managed account openings, periodic CDD reviews and AML risk assessments, led Zimbabwe CDD/KYC remediation reviewed by Group Internal Audit, KPMG and DOJ-appointed reviewers with no significant findings, and completed end-to-end client onboarding within 2 days.

KYC AML Risk Assessment Onboarding Policy Implementation Stakeholder Engagement

Corporate Coverage Manager

Standard Chartered Bank

Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 (7 months)

Drove corporate revenue and improved client delivery for public sector and developmental organization clients, acted as process owner for access controls and monitored operational risk, contributing to increased transaction volumes and surpassing budget targets.

Portfolio Quality Revenue Access Control Process Design Stakeholder Management

Client Coverage Manager

Standard Chartered Bank

Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 (5 months)

Engaged clients and relationship managers to manage portfolio quality and drive sales by promoting credit facilities and account utilization, collaborating with product partners to design client account plans that supported revenue growth and budget targets.

Relationship Management Sales Account Planning Portfolio Management Cross Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Africa University

Business Finance; Banking & Finance Account Management

2022 -

Currently studying Business Finance and Banking & Finance Account Management at Africa University since Aug 2022.

Africa University

Financial Accounting; Business Finance; Business Management

2011 - 2015

Majored in Financial Accounting, Business Finance and Business Management at Africa University from Aug 2011 to Jun 2015.

Skillsoft

Data Analytics; Big Data; Digital Marketing

2019 -

Activities and societies: Big Data Fundamentals; Harnessing the Power of Data Science for Business Growth; Killer Marketing with Big Data; Being a responsible Corporates Digital Citizen; Expert Insights on Data Analytics; Expert Insights on Social Media Marketing; Exploring Data Visualization; Data Driven Decisions; Organizing Business Data with Data Modelling; The Art and Science of Communication

Completed multiple Skillsoft online courses in 2019 focused on data analytics, big data, and digital marketing.