Chukwuemeka Daniel Ahunanya
Product Manager – Youth and SME Banking at Zenith Bank PLC, Head Office
Corporate Finance and Investment at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
Nigeria
Hi, I'm Chukwuemeka Daniel Ahunanya!
Product Manager – Youth and SME Banking at Zenith Bank PLC, Head Office
Strategic and results-driven professional with progressive experience in product management, business and relationship development, and digital transformation within the banking industry. Skilled in designing and executing innovative financial solutions that drive inclusion, business growth, and sustainable impact across Africa’s SME and youth segments. Passionate about leveraging finance, technology, and innovation to drive meaningful change, I bring a blend of analytical insight, leadership, and collaboration that delivers measurable business and social outcomes. Recognized for translating ideas into actionable strategies, I am driven by a commitment to advancing inclusive growth, empowering communities, and creating long-term value through purposeful financial innovation.
Experience
Zenith Bank PLC, Head Office
Product Manager – Youth and SME Banking
January 2023 - Present
Involved in the development, and lifecycle management of both SME and Youth banking products, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives.
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, forging strategic relationships and crafting targeted marketing campaigns to drive product adoption, revenue growth, and market expansion.
Developing and executing strategies to achieve revenue targets for both Youth and SME segments, while managing costs and optimizing profitability.
Leading cross-functional teams across Product, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Experience, promoting collaboration, innovation, and a results-driven culture.
Driving cross-selling initiatives for both Youth and SME banking products, establishing strong relationships with all relevant business units within the bank.
Facilitating training programs to enhance stakeholder knowledge and understanding of SME and Youth banking products.
Championing a customer-centric approach, creating initiatives that are improving customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention for both Youth and SME customers.
Zenith Bank PLC
Product Manager – Youth and SME Banking
January 2023 - Present
Involved in the development, and lifecycle management of both SME and Youth banking products, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives.
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, forging strategic relationships and crafting targeted marketing campaigns.
Developing and executing strategies to achieve revenue targets while managing costs and optimizing profitability.
Leading cross-functional teams across Product, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Experience.
Driving cross-selling initiatives for both Youth and SME banking products.
Facilitating training programs to enhance stakeholder knowledge.
Championing a customer-centric approach, creating initiatives that are improving customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention.
Zenith Bank PLC, Head Office
IT Product Manager
January 2024 - December 2024
Involved in the deployment of a new banking software version, ensuring full integration with business operations and alignment with strategic objectives.
Supported the transformation of the bank’s IT infrastructure, focusing on risk mitigation and ensuring business continuity during the go-live phase.
Engaged in system testing across various environments, particularly in critical modules such as retail banking, SME banking, marketing, and loan management.
Performed quality assurance activities, identifying and logging defects, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, functionality, and an improved user experience.
Facilitated data migration and systems integration, while conducting user acceptance testing and training sessions to ensure smooth handover and system adoption.
Provided post-implementation support, including troubleshooting, process optimization, and ensuring system performance through continuous training, monitoring and improvement.
Zenith Bank PLC
IT Product Manager
January 2024 - December 2024
Involved in the deployment of a new banking software version.
Supported the transformation of the bank’s IT infrastructure, focusing on risk mitigation.
Engaged in system testing across various environments.
Performed quality assurance (QA) activities.
Facilitated data migration and systems integration.
Provided post-implementation support.
Zenith Bank PLC
Relationship Manager - Retail
October 2019 - December 2022
Conducted market research to identify, analyze, and recommend prospects for new business opportunities.
Managed account opening and agent onboarding, assessed customer creditworthiness, disbursed loans, and monitored repayments to minimize defaults.
Promoted and cross-sold a range of banking products to meet customer’s financial needs.
Developed and executed strategies to drive revenue growth, expand retail customer base, and achieve targets.
Provided exceptional customer service to maintain customer trust and satisfaction.
Zenith Bank PLC
Relationship Manager - Retail
October 2019 - December 2022
Conducted market research to identify and recommend prospects.
Managed account opening and agent onboarding.
Promoted and cross-sold a range of banking products.
Developed and executed strategies to drive revenue growth.
Provided exceptional customer service.
National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control
Administrative Regulatory Officer
August 2018 - July 2019
Provided support across regulatory affairs processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Ensured proper documentation and filing of regulatory affairs processes in compliance with established standards.
Assisted in registering and approving regulated products, ensured accurate documentation and strict adherence to regulations.
Handled client inquiries and complaints, resolving issues promptly and maintaining positive client relationships.
Identified opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the Registration and Regulatory Affairs Directorate.
Collaborated with internal teams to improve administrative processes and enhance operational efficiency.
National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control
Administrative Regulatory Officer
August 2018 - July 2019
Provided support across regulatory affairs processes.
Ensured proper documentation and filing of regulatory affairs processes.
Assisted in registering and approving regulated products.
Handled client inquiries and complaints.
Identified opportunities for process improvement.
Collaborated with internal teams to improve administrative processes.
Education
Certificates & Badges
No certificates or badges added
Projects
No projects added
Languages
English
Intermediate
Skills
Customer Relationship Management
Relationship Development