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In this role I was fully accountable for commissioning, editing and optimising Online Mortgage Advisor's content across all communication channels, ensuring it was accurate, insightful and relevant to our customer's needs. At times, during my tenure, this included recruiting and managing a team of freelance writers. I was also responsible for researching new topics and niches across all areas of personal financial planning. Working with the web development and design teams, we created a suite of online tools and components to complement the website content.

Covered a wide range of topics - sport, technology, travel, social media, politics, finance and economics. See below for a selection of published articles.

More of a hobbyist but still available for projects. I'm self-trained in the following languages - HTML, CSS, Javascript and Wordpress. I'm also conversant in Ruby on Rails.

Key Achievements –Achieved YOY positive growth in 2009 for wealth revenue sales despite economic downturn in the regionGuided 2009 Premier account growth – ending the year 163% Vs target, based on No of accounts recruited (11% growth YOY) and 141% Vs funded account target. Exceeded 1,000 new accounts at year endAccomplished $60m+ new to bank AUM referral business for Group Private Bank in 2009 and revered as an outstanding example of inter-group understanding and co-operation Cultivated strong strategic partnerships in the region, namely – Swiss Life, ZIL , JP Morgan, Schroders, and HSBC Global Asset ManagementDelivered strong ROI results whilst managing multi million dollar marketing budgetsStreamlined office structure and eradicated poor sales quality practices evident upon arrival instilling strong sales quality disciplines and effective internal business relationsKey Responsibilities -Jointly responsible for International Bank’s Middle East operation with in excess of 1500 Premier Wealth clients and combined AUM of $800 millionManaged a team of experienced IFA’s as the accredited regulatory supervisor, and Premier Banking Relationship Managers with total office fte of 16Presided over client contact strategy with target client market from $150k - $4m net investable assetsExecuted all regulated sales coaching and training & competency schemeSupervised all regulated cross-border activity ensuring complete adherence to Group AML policy and compliance procedure at all times for both remote and ‘on-the ground’ presence

Key Achievements - Founded above subsidiary company of HSBC Bank International Ltd establishing Offshore Bank’s Wealth Management proposition across Continental EuropePioneered opportunity to ‘passport’ core activities across the EU and implemented strategic direction of the businessIncreased commission revenue sales and profit before tax significantly throughout tenure from GBP500k (Year 1) to GBP1.7m (Year 3)Spearheaded numerous networking and business development activities with over fifteen client investment seminars completed in one year aloneAccepted position as Director of HSBC Fund Management (Malta) Ltd at specific invitation of HSBC Bank Malta CEO in January 2006 and held position until departure in December 2007Awarded Area Manager of the year in 2006 and qualified for Group conventions four years in a rowKey Responsibilities -Sole responsibility for day to day operation of the company, encompassing directorial duties and, as registered Insurance Broker, reporting directly to the Board Masterminded frequent ‘on the ground’ business activity, with, on average, 5 – 6 business trips per month, ensuring regulatory, AML, and compliance guidelines adhered to at all times whilst maximising all sales opportunities Enjoyed strong working relationship with local regulator – Maltese Financial Services Authority - and also with Executive Management of HSBC Bank Malta plc Implemented all company operational procedures in line with Group guidelines and Audit requirements. All Audits conducted throughout tenure were passed and graded satisfactory

Surpassed 2003 & 2004 overall sales target aspirations and personally completed in excess of GBP750k of commission sales during this periodCompleted regular overseas ‘on the ground’ activity in over ten different jurisdictions as far reaching as the Indian sub-continent and the Caribbean

Generated, on average, 150% commission sales Vs KPI’s every year during three year tenure