strategies to achieve new business goals. I enhance cross-sell conversion rates through determined intuitions for new sales lead generation from exisiting clients. • Employed data analytics to execute strategy and improve interest rate offered to clients by over 2%; which assisted in increasing customer retention and securing new business. • Conserved almost two hours per month for individual portfolio managers by directing portfolio insight automation as well as setting up advanced processes.

Absa | Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

Retail banking product specialist

In this tenure, I established advanced mortgage as well as unsecured lending products in line with marketplace trends and regulations. I liaised with stakeholders from several countries across the African continent to implement training sessions regarding fresh products and models along with designing pricing tools to increase return on equity for the company's eight operational African markets. • Assessed data issues by unpacking the model as well as proposing measures and suggestions to resolve issue worth R14M+. • Supervised Tableau dashboard development project to establish portfolio- level insights.

Standard Bank Group | Feb 2013 - Jul 2017

Quantitative Analyst

In this tenure, I developed a framework for risk appetite setting to facilitate steering the bank's budget process. I performed stress testing of expected rating downgrades, emerging/changing regulations, and suggested robust growth strategies. • Accomplished a reduction in the bank’s capital requirements by analysing and proposing a report to amend one of risk measurement parameters.

My Education

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

About Me

My history of professional success includes all aspects of risk and portfolio management as well as data science applications. I am currently exploring the next steps in my career through a focused development plan with Data Camp.

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