Ife Ogunde, Cfa
About Ife Ogunde, Cfa
Ife Ogunde is a Treasury Analyst with experience in fund accounting and treasury management. He has worked at Apex Fund Services, Coronation Merchant Bank, and currently at Tricon Residential, managing substantial balance sheets and developing investment strategies.
Work at Tricon Residential
Ife Ogunde currently serves as a Treasury Analyst at Tricon Residential, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he is responsible for managing the company's treasury functions, which include monitoring liquidity and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. His work involves analyzing market conditions and developing strategies to optimize returns while minimizing risk. His expertise in treasury management contributes to the overall financial health of Tricon Residential.
Previous Experience at Apex Fund Services
Before joining Tricon Residential, Ife Ogunde worked at Apex Fund Services (UK) Ltd. as a Fund Accountant and Pension Administrator. His tenure at the firm lasted for two months in 2016 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he was involved in managing fund accounting processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, which provided him with foundational experience in financial services.
Experience at Coronation Merchant Bank
Ife Ogunde held the position of Trader and Treasury Analyst at Coronation Merchant Bank from 2018 to 2021 in Lagos, Nigeria. During his three years at the bank, he managed a C$1.04 billion balance sheet, focusing on liquidity management and achieving an average Net Interest Margin of 2.5% over the year. His responsibilities included monitoring foreign currency and derivative transactions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and implementing investment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Ife Ogunde earned a Master’s Degree in Finance from Lancaster University, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Covenant University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in finance and accounting principles, which he applies in his current and previous roles in treasury and fund management.
Investment Strategy and Research
Throughout his career, Ife Ogunde has been involved in analyzing market and economic conditions to develop investment strategies. He has researched investment alternatives and recommended changes in investment policy and purchases. His role has included managing investment portfolios on a daily basis and ensuring compliance with minimum requirements related to hedges, margins, delivery, and settlement.