Eniola Charles Elegbede
About Eniola Charles Elegbede
Eniola Charles Elegbede is the Strategic Partnerships Lead for FinTech & Business Services at Cover Genius, with a background in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Current Role at Cover Genius
Eniola Charles Elegbede serves as the Strategic Partnerships Lead for FinTech and Business Services at Cover Genius since 2022. Based in London, England, Eniola focuses on building and managing strategic partnerships that drive business growth in the financial technology and business services sectors.
Career at Microsoft
Before joining Cover Genius, Eniola Charles Elegbede worked at Microsoft in two distinct roles. From 2021 to 2022, he served as the Metaverse Champ for the Financial Sector, utilizing his skills to drive innovation in digital experiences. Previously, from 2020 to 2022, he was the Lead Azure Data & AI Specialist for Banking & Capital Markets, where he focused on implementing advanced data and AI solutions for financial institutions.
Experience at Google
Eniola Charles Elegbede has experience working at Google in various capacities. In 2019, he was a Business Intern and Innovation Team Lead in London for three months. He also participated in the BGN Hackathon and was recognized as Top Black Talent in 2018. These roles highlighted his ability to drive innovative projects and his recognition as an emerging talent in the tech industry.
Educational Background
Eniola Charles Elegbede studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Nottingham, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree from 2017 to 2020. Prior to this, he attended Westcliff High School for Girls Academy Trust where he completed A levels from 2015 to 2017. His foundational education began at Harris Academy where he achieved his GCSEs over five years from 2010 to 2015.
Technical Skills and Entrepreneurship
Eniola Charles Elegbede possesses technical skills in programming languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. He began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 14, founding tech and e-commerce companies. Notably, he developed a cryptocurrency trading bot, reflecting his expertise in applying technology to finance. Eniola actively seeks to understand and implement the latest technologies such as InsurTech, Data & AI, Cloud Computing, and Blockchain.
Background in Investment Banking
Eniola Charles Elegbede has a background in investment banking, having worked as a Launching Leaders Candidate at J.P. Morgan and a Sales and Trading trainee at Morgan Stanley in 2018. These roles provided him with a deep understanding of financial organizations and investment strategies.