I am a highly accomplished and resourceful customer relationships, financial services, and banking professional with overall experience 11 years in the UAE and UK including +8 years in Management roles.Proved instrumental in developing and executing effective business and operational plans for the Branch, building and managing customer relations, and guiding them to success. I am fully expert in formulating sales of banking products on both assets as well as liability side. Checked online promotions and coordinated with customers about the latest offers and executed sales strategies and handled banking sales. Known for leading Branch Banking Operations, work with cross-functional departments, made compliance and audit follow-up and rectification. Track record of achieving excellence in challenging situations, exceptional customer relationship management, improving efficiencies, and leading people into becoming high-performing teams. Skillful in promoting financial products and services to customers and guide customers on inquiries regarding banking products and services. Adeptly propose and execute policies and programs to achieve maximum sales volume for a diverse client base.My key skills include Business Development Initiatives, Risk Management, Operations Management, Customer Relationship, Portfolio Management, Performance Management, Training & Development, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Anti Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) ,Leadership & Management.My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
Oversaw operational and financial activities in the branch, cultivated and maintained customer relations, responded to all escalated issues, as well as trained new team members ensuring business goals achievement.
Led team of 15 operational staff and drove performance to deliver exceptional customer service; also devised internal operational controls and risk management activities and ensured adherence to policies and procedures.
Ensured balancing of cash vault on daily basis, monitored standards for daily operations including new account opening transactional processes, overdraft exposure, and internal ledger accounts.
Coordinated sales and marketing strategies and plans to attract and retain customers, and achieve sales targets.
Identified all money laundering activities through cash transactions and report to department; reviewed internal audit findings and existing processes to initiate change and facilitate continuous improvement program.
Performed operational and customer-facing activities including authorizing financial transactions, supervising outward clearing, checking reports, reconciling accounts, and replenishing ATM.
Delivered a high level of customer service, processed requests quickly and efficiently, and managed complaints.
Built working relationships with internal departments to maintain communication flow and increase efficiency.
Managed client portfolio of more than US$8m comprising 89 accounts across multiple sectors including construction, engineering, transportation, manufacturing, trading, and services.
Produced reporting packages including credit proposals, executive summaries, memos, and market reports.
Obtained credit approvals and ensured compliance with the bank’s credit policy.
Built cordial but professional relations with clients, also negotiated the terms of products to maximize sales support the achievement of branch targets.
Key Achievements:
Credited for maintaining branch “AAA” rating from 8 years in a challenging economic and compliance environment.
Awarded certificate of appreciation and cash prize for ‘Good teamwork and coordination skills leading to efficient management of branch traffic and customer service’.
Inducted as a Personal Banking Officer and progressed within organization, securing accolades and promotions through several designations assuming strategic posts, finally assuming role as senior positions.