Felix MORKA is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant and finance professional with over 23 years of experience spanning various facets of the financial services sector, including strategic and corporate financing, remedial management, relationship management, banking operations, and financial modeling. Known for his exceptional strategic planning and financial acumen, Felix MORKA has built a track record of delivering extraordinary results, such as consistently achieving monthly multi-billion Naira revenues, managing an average balance sheet size of multi-billion Naira, and driving year-on-year revenue growth of at least 20% over the last four years. His ability to manage and disburse multi-billion Naira intervention loans while maintaining a 0% Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio underscores his expertise in risk management and corporate governance.
Currently serving as the Group Head of Corporate Banking at Zenith Bank Plc, Felix MORKA oversees a team of 20 staff managing multinational and conglomerate clients, while consistently driving multi-billion Naira returns. His achievements include onboarding new businesses with annual foreign exchange volumes in the multi-million dollar range, managing a deposit liability base of multi-billion Naira, and handling loan portfolios of a similar scale. He has also played a pivotal role in articulating and executing the bank’s strategic goals, improving sales effectiveness by 40%, and leading high-stakes transactions. His leadership of the Business Focus Group has ensured market share expansion and strengthened brand dominance through innovative financial solutions.
Prior to his role at Zenith Bank, Felix MORKA honed his expertise at Guaranty Trust Bank, where he contributed significantly to the Group’s profit before tax (PBT) and successfully managed criticized assets worth multi-billion Naira. His ability to manage delinquent accounts and mitigate risks showcased his commitment to maintaining financial stability. His career began at Skye Bank Plc, where his exceptional performance earned him the “Teller of the Year” award in 2002.
Felix MORKA holds several distinguished certifications and qualifications, including:
His extensive professional training includes programs on senior leadership, credit risk evaluation, global transaction banking, and loan structuring at renowned institutions such as Lagos Business School, Deutsche Bank, and the Central Banking Institute.
With a diverse skill set that includes financial risk management, regulatory compliance, treasury management, portfolio management, and international banking, Felix MORKA continues to drive excellence and innovation in the financial services industry. Beyond his professional endeavors, Felix MORKA is deeply passionate about networking, humanitarian services, research, and the arts, and he is committed to mentoring and developing talent in the finance sector.