A motivator, team leader, with multi geographic familiarity and cross functional team involvement
Experienced in driving business objectives to completion and proven project management skills
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investments Analyst - COO
Citi Global Wealth - Citi Private Bank & Citigold
01.2023 - Current
Partner with Investment Counselors ,Sales Specialists, GMMs,Product Heads & Country Business & Finance Teams to develop key performance metric targets, ensure appropriate sales forecasting, pipeline management & performance tracking.
Support the Business Heads & Investments COO in driving key initiatives to accelerate growth in revenue, new investments asset & client penetration across the Wealth Continuum
Ideating and presenting the regional investments business updates to the senior leadership team and other external forums
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to roll-out the regional wealth campaigns from leads optimization to productivity tracking
Developed communication strategy for Bankers, Sales Specialists and Investments Counselors to drive campaign efficiencies and communicate success
Collaborate with digital, technology and country product teams to define and manage technology budgets, project requirements and scope from initiation to commercialization
Execute platform enhancements needed to streamline all aspects of technology journeys for better refinement of trade execution
Drive business efficiencies through performing payback analysis, expense management, fees cost management ,evaluating YTD expenses and action new functional redesign
Regional Segments Manager - Acquisition
Citibank N.A
11.2021 - 01.2023
Build client acquisition strategy for 17 markets in APAC/EMEA region for Citigold & Citigold Private Client Segments
Drive key business metrics which includes , Net New Money , Investments & Insurance penetration, profitability and segment growth
Working closely with the country segments team from lead generation , digitization of client acquisition journey and driving New to Bank client growth
Driving total client growth includsing integration with Private Bank upstream referral model
Build the offshore investor strategy across client value proposition , digital growth and scaling efficacies of top feeder markets for International Personal Bank (IPB)
Drive internal partnerships to deliver incremental acquisition volumes and harness the power of One Citi
Execute acquisition source analysis with Win in Wealth Focus markets through channel level deep dive , MIS performance management and identify efficient “Cost per acquisition “models
Lead channel diversification for acquisitions and help build new channels like Partnerships both external and internal
AVP - Consumer Secured Lending
OCBC Bank
01.2016 - 11.2017
Drive day to day achievement of sales targets with respective branch/cluster sales head on secured lending products
Collaborate with various stakeholders on new internal and external partnership initiatives to drive incremental business growth
Conduct various trainings and regulatory updates to the network of Relationship Managers and Personal Financial Consultants.
Drive discussions & focus groups with Premier & Premier Private Client RM teams to advocate best practices and success sharing
Liaise with credit and product teams on policies and pricing matters
Achieved 127% of overall sales target (FY 2017)
Awarded Top Mortgage Advisory Manager - Q2,2016 Bank- Wide
Awarded SPRING Singapore - Excellent Service Award 2017 , Silver Award
Sales Manager - Consumer Secured Lending
OCBC Bank
04.2013 - 12.2016
Sales Manager to a team of 12 Mortgage Specialists
Strategic business alliance and build partnerships with real estate agencies, lawyers and property developers to drive incremental secured lending sales volumes and revenues.
Spearhead various process improvements and lead change transformation projects
Exceeded plan target and consistently ranked within the Top 10% of the sales network
Assistant Manager - Consumer Financial Services
OCBC Bank
06.2010 - 03.2013
Mortgage Specialists tasked with mortgage loan sales and distribution
Achieve cross-sell targets across full suite of Retail Wealth Products – Insurance, Unsecured Lending & other products
Deepen client referral relationships with existing clients and Real Estate Agents
Exceeded individual target for mortgage sales , breaking into top 10% of mortgage specialists network within the first year of service
Personal Banker
UOB Bank
11.2008 - 06.2010
Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills during client interactions, resulting in increased trust and fostering long-lasting relationships.
Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
Maintained compliance with bank policies and regulations while executing various financial transactions for customers.
Distribution of various Insurances, Investments & Structured Products through sound advisory and financial needs analysis
Achieved – Top Personal Banking Associate Award (Insurance Category) in 2009
Education
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia
Diploma - Real Estate Management
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore
Skills
Retail/ Private Bank Wealth Management
Leadership & Team Collaboration
Business/ Financial Management
Strategic Planning
Sales Strategy Execution
Business Analytics
Client Segments & Value Proposition
Product Marketing & Management
Credit / Secured Lending
Digital Channel Growth
Certification
Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) Singapore
Certified Real Estate Salesperson (2018)
Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Singapore
Capital Markets & Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS) Modules (2008-2009)
Timeline
Investments Analyst - COO
Citi Global Wealth - Citi Private Bank & Citigold
01.2023 - Current
Regional Segments Manager - Acquisition
Citibank N.A
11.2021 - 01.2023
AVP - Consumer Secured Lending
OCBC Bank
01.2016 - 11.2017
Sales Manager - Consumer Secured Lending
OCBC Bank
04.2013 - 12.2016
Assistant Manager - Consumer Financial Services
OCBC Bank
06.2010 - 03.2013
Personal Banker
UOB Bank
11.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
RMIT University
Diploma - Real Estate Management
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) Singapore
Certified Real Estate Salesperson (2018)
Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Singapore
Capital Markets & Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS) Modules (2008-2009)
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