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2. OLUWASEUN BABAJIDE
Operational Risk Manager
At
Nationwide Building Society,
Northampton.
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3. Career Events 2012
Contents Page
1.1 Educational Background 4
1.2 Why University of Greenwich? 5
1.3 Why Study Mathematics? 6
1.4 Work Experience 7
1.5 Operational Risk Manager 8
1.6 Definition of Operational Risk 9
1.7 Causes of Operational Risk 10
1.8 Senior Risk Management Analyst 11
1.9 Interview Tips 12
1.10 Useful Websites 13
1.11 Motivational Quotes.... 14
1.12 Thank You. 15
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4. • GNVQ Intermediate Business (2001-2002)
• A level Business Studies, Account, and Mathematics
(2002-2004)
• BA Hons Business and Mathematics (2004-2007)
• Msc Applied Mathematical Modelling and
Scientific Computing (2007-2008)
• Student Representative (2007-2008)
• Associate Member of Institute of Mathematics (Current)
• MSC Projects “Prediction of Financial Indices Using
Historical Data”
• Current Professional Courses Investment
Management Certificate (IMC)
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5. • Greenwich University has excellent University record. In 2004, University of
Greenwich was ranked 10th in the Guardian league for Mathematics.
• Students have access to resources across the University Library, learning
opportunities, computer equipments and sport facilities.
• Teaching quality – You will be taught by academics who are leading experts in their
field and whose research is respected around the world.
• Graduate are highly valued by employers worldwide. I did not have any problem
getting a job.
• The University offers a range of scholarship to brilliant students. I had one for my
Msc in Applied Mathematical Modelling.
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6. • The skills gained from studying Mathematics are versatile and transferable
and are applicable to any profession. You can work in sectors such as
engineering, information technology, medicine, psychology, sports science,
music technology, animal health, forensics or astronomy, banking, journalism,
teaching, television, marketing, law, photography, art restoration, media and
film production etc.
• You learn to solve problems more easily. You can look at a problem from
various aspects and reach to a right solution through applying logical
patterns.
• Studying mathematics can help a great deal to clarify the normal thinking
process further. You develop a critical mindset and the ability to look into a
problem through various angles and dimensions
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7. 1.4 Work Experience
 Contract - Reed Exhibition as Revenue Analyst (Sept
2008-Dec 2008)
 EIC as Senior Risk Management Analyst (Nov 2008-May
2011)
 LSC Group as Mathematical Modelling Consultant (May
2011-November 2011)
 Nationwide Building Society as Operational Risk
Manager (January 2012-Present)
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8. 1.5 Operational Risk Manager
Nationwide Building Society(NBS) is a British building society, and is the
largest in the world. It has its headquarters in Swindon, England, and
maintains significant administration centres in
Bournemouth and Northampton.
Responsibilities
 Ensures that NBS complies with FSA changes in regulations
 Writing reports for and meeting with the Head of Departments and directors.
 Mathematical Modelling (Using Standard deviation, Monte Carlo simulation
etc for Loss analysis)
 Using Microsoft package
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9. • “Operational Risk is defined as the risk of loss resulting from
inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from
external events”
-Basel II
OPERATIONAL RISK IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION
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10. Causes Definition Examples
Internal fraud
Losses caused by an employee or involving Unauthorized trading
People Wrongful termination
employees .
Programming error
Losses arising from system failure due to Computer virus
Systems
unavailability of infrastructure or IT. Utility
outage/disruptions
Internal Losses from failed transactions, client Unapproved access
Processes accounts, settlements Data entry error
Losses from the actions of 3rd parties Credit card fraud
External
including external fraud, or damage to Computer crime
Processes
property or assets. Terrorism
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11. 1.8 Senior Risk Management Analyst
Energy Information Centre (EIC) is widely recognised as the leading authority in the
provision of energy market information and consultancy. Working on behalf of
numerous FTSE 100 companies and other major energy users.
Responsibilities
 Responsible for quantifying the market risk associated with the open positions held by
the Risk Management clients, particularly in relation to budgeted costs.
 Demonstrated strong technical skills by grasping new concepts and an understanding
of numerous computing technologies
 Developed gas demand forecast model
 Developing, testing and implementing risk trading models (Stress Test, Exponential
Moving Averages, Relative Strength Index, Bollinger Bands and CaR)
 Writing market updates for over 1200 clients
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12. 1.9 Interview Tips
 Dress Smartly
 Be on time
 Write down and prepare for possible questions
 Be Honest
 Check your CV for possible gaps
 Talk about specific achievements
 Don’t talk too much
 Smile
 Take a spare copy of your CV with you
 Appear confident and enthusiastic
 Speak Clearly
 Keep eye contact when talking
 Ask Questions
 And finally, give it your best!
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13. • www.efinancialcareers.co.uk – latest updates in the
financial industries.
• www.linkedin.com – Connect with highly
experienced people
• www.prospects.ac.uk
• www.jobsite.co.uk
• www.milkround.com
• www.monster.co.uk
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14. 1.11 Motivational quotes....
 "The best way to predict the future is to invent it"
- Alan Kay
 “A short saying oft contains much wisdom”. Sophocles
 "Success consists of going from failure to failure without
loss of enthusiasm." --Winston Churchill
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15. Send further questions to
•babajideoluwaseun@hotmail.co.uk
• LinkedIn- Oluwaseun Babajide
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16. Hope the material helps.
I wish you the best in your studies, career
and always aim high!
KEEP IN TOUCH.
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17. THE END.
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