Oluwaseun Afolabi

Oluwaseun Afolabi is a results-driven finance professional with over 20 years of experience in strategic business development, credit risk management, and trade finance. As a former Business Manager at Sterling Bank Plc, he successfully led two branches, transforming an underperforming branch into a profitable venture within six months.

Over the course of his career, he has also engaged with institutions such as Euro Exim Bank (Saint Lucia), Optiva Capital Partners, and Chanelle Microfinance Bank - broadening his expertise in trade finance, investment advisory, and financial inclusion. These engagements, though brief, have strengthened his cross-sector perspective and broadened his professional network.

He holds academic qualifications in Accounting and an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University, as well as a Master’s in Managerial Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He is currently concluding a program in Commerce at Mewar University, Chittorgarh, India, further enhancing his global perspective on finance.

Oluwaseun is a member of several professional bodies, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), the Institute of Financial Accountants (UK), and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC)

He has authored two books - one exploring the psychological pathways to becoming a professional accountant, and another offering personal development insights from psychological and faith-based perspectives. In 2014, he was part of Nigeria’s delegation to the World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) in Rome, Italy, where he engaged with global financial professionals on emerging best practices.

At Paradigm Finance Ltd, Oluwaseun specializes in assisting businesses and individuals who may not meet conventional bank requirements, providing fast, flexible loan processing to meet their financial needs. For investors, his expertise in credit risk assessment and portfolio management ensures a structured lending environment that maximizes returns while safeguarding investments.