Alvin Kok Wei Wen
Summary
Proven track record in creating and leading specialist teams, consistently delivering impactful results. Effective collaboration with multiple departments, adapting seamlessly to changing business needs. Expertise in FX markets and related products. Known for strong focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head, FX Specialists
United Overseas Bank (UOB) Private Bank
01.2024 - Current
- Integrate the FX Specialist Team with Private Bank
- Create and implement strategy to grow FX business through Margin Trading
- Train RMs in FX derivative products
- Generates over $40mil of revenues with 5 FX specialists
Head, FX Specialists
United Overseas Bank (UOB)
11.2015 - 12.2023
- Set-up a new team of FX Specialists from ground up
- Created business proposal for the new FX specialist team
- Implemented a specialist coverage model
- Created a new advisory model and incentive program
- Manage the FX Business and a team of FX Specialists
- Onboard new products like XAU and FX Structured Notes
- Work with various departments to constantly improve processes
- Create sales campaigns for RMs to drive sales
- Manage Personal Portfolio and support 40 RMs and their clients
- Doubled FX revenues for Retail Bank in 3 years
Treasury Sales Head (Malaysia and Japan markets)
Citibank IPB
09.2006 - 10.2015
- Manage a team of Treasury Sales Officers (FX)
- Drive revenues to meet business goals
- Support a group of RMs and their clients
- Top Sales Achiever from 2011 to 2014
Senior Officer, Logistics and Transport Cluster, Aviation Group
Economic Development Board of Singapore (EDB)
02.2005 - 08.2006
- Investment Promotion
- Work with CEOs and decision makers to expand their aerospace activities in Singapore
- Evaluate business proposals and engage clients in incentive negotiations
- Key Clients: EADS, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, Goodrich
Product Engineer
GE Aviation Service Operation
08.2004 - 02.2005
- Engineering and Operations Analysis
Process Engineer
Rolls-Royce Engine Services – Oakland Inc. (U.S.A)
03.2002 - 04.2004
- Company Overview: Aircraft Engine Overhaul Facility in California, USA
- Develop new repairs for aircraft engines
- Employee of the month award
- Selected for the Rolls-Royce Fast Track to Management Program
Education
BEng - Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST)
01.2001
GCSE “A” Levels -
Hwa Chong Junior College
01.1995
Others
CACS and CMFAS Module Papers
Hobbies and Interests
- Tennis
Timeline
Head, FX Specialists
United Overseas Bank (UOB) Private Bank
01.2024 - Current
Head, FX Specialists
United Overseas Bank (UOB)
11.2015 - 12.2023
Treasury Sales Head (Malaysia and Japan markets)
Citibank IPB
09.2006 - 10.2015
Senior Officer, Logistics and Transport Cluster, Aviation Group
Economic Development Board of Singapore (EDB)
02.2005 - 08.2006
Product Engineer
GE Aviation Service Operation
08.2004 - 02.2005
Process Engineer
Rolls-Royce Engine Services – Oakland Inc. (U.S.A)
03.2002 - 04.2004
GCSE “A” Levels -
Hwa Chong Junior College
BEng - Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST)
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