BODEOWEI ONAARA JAMES

• Manage support functions (HR, Finance, Risk, Compliance, legal, Technology, Ops)
• Provide leadership, strategic and business support
• Develop business plan and strategies
• Development and update policies, procedure and standard
• Budget planning and financial management
• Continuous process improvement and operational efficiency
• Positive environment in terms of facilities, security, health and safety
• Ensure business resilience, continuity and crisis management
• Reduced operating budget waste by 4% using a new inventory management system
• Developed and implemented new staff training process and career advancement initiatives

• Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs
• Collaborating with other senior management to formulate policies and strategy that aligns to overall business and operations, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Digitally Drive Business Innovation & Transformation for an improved Customer Experience, Business Operating Model, Business Agility, Go-to-Market Strategy,
  Operational Efficiency, Growth, and Impact on P&L (Profitability).
• Direct the design, development and implementation of the Bank’s IT Strategy and Core Banking Solution
• Oversee the day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, Core business software applications, enterprise data management and business analytics systems.
• Lead Enterprise Architecture with Solution Architects and DevOps teams to Design & Deliver Tech./Digital Products/Solutions that align with Enterprise Business Strategy & Outcomes.
• Direct and oversee all IT /Business Solutions related projects to ensure that they are delivered and deployed cost effectively
• Manage & Optimize Tech. Systems & Operations (Cloud/On-Premise) - Server & Network Infra., Business Apps (Enterprise & LoB) and End User systems.
• Technology and Digital Advisory & Thought Leadership.
• Oversee systems development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems.
• Ensure that IT systems and procedures promote data and bank information security and business continuity.
• Responsible for the Core Banking Application, Database Administration, Servers, Storages and Cloud Administration, Network and Communication Operations,
  IT Security, Application Life Cycle Development and all Payment Channels Administration.
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance.
• Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
• Identify and adopt emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation and enhance the Bank's competitive advantage by partnering with fintechs.
• Oversaw different team within digital product, software, product control, risk and digital partnership
• Manage Technology and Digital Projects and Budgets.
• Supervise the Operation group (foreign operation, domestic operation and branch operation) while Head Operation & Technology is on leave of absence.

Head of Information Security Responsibilities:

• Develop & Execute Enterprise Vision, Strategy & Program for Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Business Continuity to enable Business goals & objectives.
• Design & Implement Cybersecurity Architecture that Cyber-proofs the Enterprise & Safeguard Business Crown Jewels (Data, Processes, People, Brands & Systems)
  against present and future threats.
• Implement, Manage, Measure, Report & Improve the Performance of Cybersecurity Operations for Risk Mgmt, Policies, Standards & Governance, Data Security, Application & DB Security | Cloud Security | Vulnerability Mgmt. | Network & Infra. Sec. | IAM | Cyber Threat Intel |Threat Hunting| Mobile Security | Vendor/Third Party Security | Data Privacy |Malware & Advanced Endpoint Threat Mgmt. |Cybersecurity Incidence (SIEM, SOAR, XDR) |Cyber Forensic |Pen Testing |Cyber Awareness & Culture |Business Continuity | Disaster Recovery |Cyber Compliance- ISO27001, ISO20000, NIST, COBIT5, etc.
  in alignment with business goals & risk appetite.

• Oversaw the IT department (Application, Software, Infrastructure, Network, Security, etc.).
• Direct the design, development, and implementation of the Bank’s IT strategy, core banking application, and IT infrastructure.
• Assisted in the development of long-term strategies to grow the department and resources.
• Direct and oversee all IT/Business Solutions-related projects to ensure that they are delivered and deployed cost-effectively.
• Oversee the provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
• Oversee and maintain a secure IT platform for the entire banking operations, ensuring appropriate IT controls are implemented and maintained.
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
• Ensure that all IT systems are implemented and maintained to required standards.
• Ensure that IT systems and procedures promote data, bank information security, and business continuity.
• Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
• Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver a smooth flow of daily business needs.
• Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
• Oversee systems development and enhancement, and the integration of new systems with existing systems.
• Ensure that IT systems and procedures promote data, bank information security, and business continuity.
• Core Banking Application - User Support, and Application Support.
• Supervise the Operations Group (foreign operations, domestic operations, branch operations, etc.), Technology Group, and General Administration of the bank.