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London, Gb

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for identifying profit maximising opportunities for a retail and commercial bank in the UK, a subsidiary of the Sabadell Group. Oversee the daily treasury functions, including the trading of derivatives and fixed income (repos and bonds) by providing leadership and guidance to staff consisting of financial professionals. Simultaneously monitor SPV and covered bond issuance, coordinating with secured funding and funding liquidity desks, managing cash flow forecast, and implementing… Show more Responsible for identifying profit maximising opportunities for a retail and commercial bank in the UK, a subsidiary of the Sabadell Group. Oversee the daily treasury functions, including the trading of derivatives and fixed income (repos and bonds) by providing leadership and guidance to staff consisting of financial professionals. Simultaneously monitor SPV and covered bond issuance, coordinating with secured funding and funding liquidity desks, managing cash flow forecast, and implementing cost-saving schemes.• Advise clients on collateral transactions by clearing and administering bilateral trades for CSAs and GMRAs, reducing risks by calculating IM and VM, collaborating with the Legal unit, and keeping abreast with industry standards.• Produced reports to FCA and EMIR through TriResolve and DTCC, reconciling T+1 cash and stock and monthly brokerage fees from BAML, HSBC, and LCH, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving transparency.• Manage funds for cash Nostros, Crest and Euroclear, including CHAPS and SWIFT settlements, administering fixings and fx rates, optimising intra-day liquidity, and lowering costs.• Strengthen control mechanisms by monitoring operational losses, reviewing processes and executing corrective actions, and developing new standards.• Validate trade transactions, analysing problems and quickly formulating solutions to achieve customer satisfaction and business objectives.Key Achievements:• Successfully migrated products with Banco Sabadell treasury systems, maintaining services while minimising financial losses. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Managed the financial reporting and treasury functions of a major British financial institution, achieving financial obligations and maximising financial strength. Earned two promotions after delivering the functions of Senior Analyst for six-month secondment under the Treasury Services and Derivative Analyst for two years. Completed the outsourced back office project to TSB Treasury on the first quarter of 2014, managing money markets, bonds, repos and IR derivatives, including settlement… Show more Managed the financial reporting and treasury functions of a major British financial institution, achieving financial obligations and maximising financial strength. Earned two promotions after delivering the functions of Senior Analyst for six-month secondment under the Treasury Services and Derivative Analyst for two years. Completed the outsourced back office project to TSB Treasury on the first quarter of 2014, managing money markets, bonds, repos and IR derivatives, including settlement, reconciliation, collateral management, and clearing.• Ensured the seamless operations delivery platform for the treasury business and collateral, guaranteeing the on-time and quality accounting and reporting of derivative and customer foreign exchange products.• Enhanced team capabilities through coaching, widening exposures on desks, improving skills, and optimising potential.• Supported the business department in relation to fund settlement and clearing on Crest and Euroclear, utilising ETCMS, EUCLID, and Broker Tec.• Resolved all issues by investigating trade and payment disputes and discrepancies, including bank reconciliation breaks.• Managed funds and liquidity position to meet investment and operational requirements, identifying potential shortfalls, implementing preparation matrix, and creating re-test trading scripts.• Contributed to the design of the TSA Dashboard MI Pack with KPI metrics, driving process improvement and system automation.• Represented the UK Government and the FCA in managing MM, FX, currency swaps, and collateral transactions for clients.• As an Analyst, successfully provided support services for the front-office EMTN desk, including the issuance and end-to-end maintenance of bank notes. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Provided temporary services to a family owned London-based dynamic PR agency that specialises in premium and fast fashion brands.

London And Dublin

Delivered team leadership to an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation. Supervised the migration of agency and trust department, monitoring workload, allocating resources, and guaranteeing the concise delivery within the agreed timelines.• Provided direction to the team, developing process, workflows, and procedures to ensure alignment with strategies and achievement of objectives.• Achieved targets by effectively managing talents, developing a… Show more Delivered team leadership to an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation. Supervised the migration of agency and trust department, monitoring workload, allocating resources, and guaranteeing the concise delivery within the agreed timelines.• Provided direction to the team, developing process, workflows, and procedures to ensure alignment with strategies and achievement of objectives.• Achieved targets by effectively managing talents, developing a training plan, engaging new employees, and implementing development programs in Dublin for six months.• Validated system enhancement initiatives by providing insights, conceptualising ideas and coordinating activities with the service provider.• Consistently attained audit and compliance requirements, institutionalising controls, streamlining practices, and increasing operational efficiency.• Promoted to a higher-level position after delivering the Senior Specialist duty in the Interest Rate Calculation Agent desk and Back-Office Clerk responsibility. Show less

Business, Leisure & Tourism Studies, Higher National Diploma (Hnd)

A' Levels: Sports Studies, Geography, General Studies. 8 Gcse'S Including English And Maths