Magnus is an experienced banker with proven Risk management, Business and people skills developed over 30+ years in a succession of senior positions; initially in business and operations roles but for the last 25 years in Enterprise Risk management and controls responsibilities. Prior to his current position, Magnus was a General Manager and the Chief Risk Officer of Coronation Merchant Bank Limited. He also played pivotal roles across various Banks in risk management and involved in different risk management initiatives and process re-engineering projects that required development of governance structures, policies, procedures, guidelines, methodologies, and systems relating to market risk, credit risk, operational risk, corporate governance, and internal controls.
Magnus holds a first degree in Economics, an MBA in marketing and master’s degree in risk management.
He has attended various executive and leadership education and training programs at prominent institutions including the Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic university, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Wisconsin, both in U.S.A.
Magnus is a Certified Risk Manager/Trainer and belong to some professional bodies.
He was a past National President, The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) and currently a member of its Governing Council.