Francis Chinedu Ojukwu. Fcib,Aci,Cdcs,Csc.
About Francis Chinedu Ojukwu. Fcib,Aci,Cdcs,Csc.
Francis Chinedu Ojukwu is a Universal Banker and Financial Services Representative at CIBC with extensive experience in banking and financial management, holding multiple professional designations.
Current Position at CIBC
Francis Chinedu Ojukwu currently holds the position of Universal Banker / Financial Services Representative at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2021. In his capacity, he is responsible for providing advisory services to clients, helping them navigate various financial products such as Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP), Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP), and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA). His role emphasizes proactive client interactions to understand their financial needs and offer tailored solutions.
Previous Experience at NOVA Merchant Bank Ltd.
Francis worked at NOVA Merchant Bank Ltd. as the Assistant Head of Operations from 2019 to 2020. In this role, which lasted for 7 months, he was responsible for overseeing the bank's operational functions and ensuring smooth transactional processes. His experience at NOVA Merchant Bank took place in Nigeria.
Career at Access Bank Plc
Francis Chinedu Ojukwu has a significant history with Access Bank Plc, where he held multiple positions over the span of 11 years, starting from 2008. He began as a Relationship Officer, shifted to a Treasury Operations Analyst, and then became the Team Lead for Account and Reconciliation in Corporate Operations. He later led the Global Trade and Payment team in the same department. His responsibilities included managing relationships, analyzing treasury operations, and leading teams to optimize account and reconciliation processes.
Educational Background
Francis holds a Master of Science (MS) in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Lagos, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Banking and Finance from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he achieved his Canadian Securities Course from the Canadian Securities Institute and holds several certifications including Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS), Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACI), and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (FCIB).
Early Career at Wema Bank Plc
Francis commenced his career at Wema Bank Plc. as a Customer Service Officer during his National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) tenure from 2007 to 2008. Following this, he briefly worked as a Sales Executive (Canvasser) for 3 months in 2008. His roles at Wema Bank laid the foundation for his subsequent professional journey in the banking sector.