Is the Head, Investments of GENTRUST. Prior to joining the team, Edem was the Head of Market Risk Management at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited a subsidiary of UBA Plc. As Head of Market Risk, Edem implemented strategies that ensured that key risks were identified and mitigated through market risk management methodologies. He was responsible for the daily monitoring of the bank's treasury positions to ensure strict adherence to internal and regulatory limits and also advised the bank on internal limits which ensured efficient use of funds within regulatory limits.

Edem closely monitored and reported on interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risks as well as developments in regulatory, political and economic environments; and their impact on the banks portfolio, strategy and profitability. On occasion, He performed additional responsibilities as Head of Operational Risk Management and drove the implementation of the bank's Business Continuity Plan.

Prior to being appointed Head of Market Risk Management of the bank, Edem had been a Corporate Dealer at the Treasury front office and a Relationship Manager at the Wholesale Banking department. There, Edem managed staff provident fund in collaboration with fund trustees.

He was also responsible for deal origination and relationship management for financial institutions, embassies, multilateral development organisations and fund managers.

Edem had also worked as Project Manager with Brooks Limited, a respected events and business support services company in Ghana, before joining UBA Ghana. At Brooks, Edem coordinated and oversaw the day to day running of projects, and played varied roles on a number of inter-agency programs for clients. He prepared technical proposals for national and international competitive bids, planned and executed major corporate, national and international programs.

Edem has eleven years working experience. He holds a BSc. degree in Natural Resources Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a professional certificate in Ghana Securities Industry Course from the Ghana Stock Exchange. He also has a number of professional certificates in credit management, treasury and market risk management.