Emmanuel Afolabi

Customer Success Lead | FinTech Professional

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About

Highly motivated FinTech professional with over 5 years of experience in Customer Success and Product Management, consistently delivering innovative solutions and driving customer value. Proven ability to cultivate strong client relationships, optimize operational efficiency, and leverage data-driven insights to achieve significant business outcomes, including a 30% portfolio growth and 60% reduction in customer complaints. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and strategic problem-solving to enhance product offerings and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks.

Work Experience

Senior Customer Success Associate

RISEVEST

Mar 2023 - May 2024

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Leading customer success initiatives at a prominent FinTech firm, focusing on relationship management, product adoption, and value creation.

  • Developed and nurtured robust client relationships by aligning financial solutions to specific user objectives, significantly increasing satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Streamlined new user onboarding processes and provided comprehensive training on product features, enhancing adoption and ensuring effective implementation strategies.
  • Proactively engaged users to identify and capitalize on upselling and cross-selling opportunities, contributing to expanded product adoption and revenue streams.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Product Development teams, translating user feedback into actionable insights that improved product offerings.
  • Monitored and analyzed user usage, adoption, and satisfaction metrics, implementing proactive strategies that enhanced overall user value and success.

Client Services

MERISTEM SECURITIES LIMITED

Jul 2019 - Mar 2023

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Provided comprehensive financial advisory and client relationship management, driving significant portfolio growth and operational efficiency.

  • Delivered tailored financial planning and investment advice, resulting in an average portfolio growth of 30% for clients within two years.
  • Conducted comprehensive financial assessments to accurately determine client risk tolerance, investment goals, and long-term financial objectives.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong client relationships through consistent communication, ensuring prompt and efficient resolution of complex financial needs.
  • Mentored and trained 50 MeriElites Campus Ambassadors, boosting their performance and satisfaction by 20%.
  • Analyzed and resolved customer complaints, implementing solutions that reduced complaint frequency by 60%.

Customer Service Executive

ACCESS BANK PLC

Oct 2016 - Jul 2019

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Managed customer inquiries and enhanced service delivery, significantly improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

  • Proactively identified customer frustration patterns and implemented process improvements, enhancing the customer experience by 25%.
  • Optimized service delivery, achieving an average handle time of 8 minutes and reducing customer wait times by 30%.
  • Mobilized deposits totaling N50 million through effective sales and relationship management strategies.
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently using Egain, Zendesk, and Avaya, achieving a 90% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Mentored and trained staff in operational issue resolution, resulting in a 50% reduction in repeat customer complaints.

Education

Product Management

Alt School Africa

Economics

University of Jos

Jos, Plateau, NG

Skills

Customer Success

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • User Onboarding
  • Upselling
  • Cross-selling
  • Customer Retention
  • Value Realization

Product Management

  • Product Features
  • User Feedback
  • Product Improvement
  • Product Adoption
  • Market Insights
  • FinTech Solutions

Financial Services

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Advisory
  • Portfolio Growth
  • Risk Tolerance
  • Deposit Mobilization
  • FinTech

Communication & Interpersonal

  • Strong Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Empathy
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Emotional Intelligence

Strategic & Analytical

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Data Analysis
  • Trend Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail

Technical Proficiency

  • Egain
  • Zendesk
  • Avaya
  • CRM Software
  • Product Analytics