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Canada

Belleville, Ontario, Canada

• Meet with entrepreneurs, clients and prospects, and discuss the specifics of their business in order to identify the issues, provide them with advice and identify, if applicable, a BDC service offering appropriate to.
• Execute action plan, which is aligned with the Business Centre's objectives. This will ensure the growth and retention of current clients in portfolio while acquiring new clients and creating a business opportunity.
• Analyze, negotiate and present financing proposals while exercising credit judgement;
• Be active in the local business community by networking within various associations and chambers of commerce in order to develop business relationships and obtain references that will facilitate new client acquisition.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Completed a variety of administrative and support duties, often of a lending nature (mortgages and loans),
• Prepared letters and proposals and/or contracts to clients and professionals, in accordance with the specific process,
• Uses exceptional organizational skills to ensure the accuracy of information, prepare documents and forms and provide efficient follow-up,
• Contributed to marketing initiatives by organizing events, campaigns and activities. This includes preparing marketing communications and providing on-site logistical support,
• Ensured compliance and operational risk control in accordance with BDC regulatory standards and policies.

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Completed a variety of administrative and support duties, often of a lending nature (mortgages, loans and credit cards),
• Accompanies and continuously assists Premier Relationship Managers in on/offsite clients’ meetings,
• Provide sales support to Premier Relationship Managers including preparing and completing sales documents, managing data input and report generation, and liaising with support functions to follow through client.
• Ensured compliance and operational risk control in accordance with HSBC regulatory standards and policies.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Worked closely with Relationship Managers, supporting delivery of a professional relationship management service to customers, prospective customers and professionals. Helped to manage and grow existing portfolio of.
• Accompanied and continuously assisted Relationship Manager in on/offsite clients’ meetings,
• Prepared and provided commercial loan documentations such as loan agreements ensuring the content is in line with credit regulations,
• Received and coordinated non-New to bank business account opening including additional credit, debit, deposit accounts, business bank card requests, limit amendments, renewal (loan, line of credit, grantees and.
• Acted as the vital point of contact for clients and liaising with colleagues in the centers,
• Identified, analyzed and resolved any/all issues promptly, and escalated concerns to management as appropriate,

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Managed Financial Crime, Regulatory Compliance Risk Analysis, FATCA and Sanctions related queries.
• Ensured maintenance of relevant risk management and operational control along with Audit Banking Regulation,
• Worked in collaboration with Senior Money Laundering Risk Officers to embed a consistent Financial Risk mitigating approach across Corporate and Commercial Banking,
• Generated reports yielding to improve current banking procedures so as to increase productivity and efficiency of the team.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Completed a variety of administrative and support duties, often of a lending nature (mortgages, loans and credit cards),
• Maintained department records and filing system and produced reports,
• Ensured compliance and operational risk control in accordance with HSBC regulatory standards and policies.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Employee of the month in January 2010 out of 150 employees,
• Team player: organized team activities,
• Contacted customers to negotiate appropriate resolution to past due accounts. Updated customers’ account information identified high risk accounts and developed strategies to help collect the delinquent sums,
• Supervised unsecured department and helped in training of employees if needed,
• Assisted clients with problematical situations.

Entrepreneurship Certificate

Case Management - Gestion Des Affaires, Business - Finance