Loo Peng Huat (Frank)
Summary
To pursue a fulfilling career in a dynamic and challenging environment. Dedicated and revenue generation orientated. Natural ability to interact and build good rapport with people in different regions. Strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitudes. Effective at working independently and as a contributing member of a team. Competent Product Specialist with more than 15years of experience working as a FX Counsellor. Organized and dependable individual with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Specialist/Trader, FX & Commodities
HSBC Private Banking
02.2020 - Current
- Handle Direct Dealing Clients on their FX needs; enhancing yields on their assets, loan management and tactical trade ideas
- To provide clients with updates on market activities
- Primary focus on North Asia and Thailand market, working closely with RM & IC with their Chinese speaking clients and, provide advise and solution on their FX needs
- Presentation of FX Outlook to Thai clients in Bangkok Office.
- Contribute and share daily FX ideas to the network through options and structures; Accumulators, TARFs and Pivots
- Involved in Marketing Teams FX briefs and presentations
- Execution of FX options, structures, DCI and Digital Plus
- Execution of FX Spot, Forward, Swap
- Structuring of Synthetic Loan and Deposit enhancing returns for clients
- Ability to conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis given the long standing relationships with counterparties.
- Work on developing ICE system in HSBC, revamp of in-house trading system improving efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for sales teams, resulting in improved product knowledge and increased sales figures.
- Increased market share by identifying new opportunities through comprehensive competitor analysis.
FX Advisory & Execution
Bank J. Safra Sarasin
03.2011 - 02.2020
- Structuring of currency options, thus generating revenue for the desk
- Structuring of Structure Notes in FX & Commodities
- Execution of FX Spot/Forward
- Execution of equities and equities listed option in Asian & European Markets
- Handle Direct Dealing Client for their FX/ Equities needs
- To provide clients with updates on market activities
- To provide clients with trade ideas and strategies on FX
- Provide daily FX trade ideas
- Weekly morning FX briefs and presentation.
Treasury Specialist
OCBC Bank
12.2009 - 03.2011
- To execute FX and DCR with the customers
- To provide Relationship Managers/ clients with daily updates on market activities
- To provide Relationship Managers/ clients with trade ideas and strategies on FX and DCR
- Work closely with Relationship Managers in providing a better platform of execution and profit generation for the customers
- Presentation of FX market overview in Mandarin during a customer seminar.
Dealer
Societe Generale Bank & Trust
03.2007 - 06.2009
- Providing structured products (Equity link products/ Equity Accumulators/ Range Accruals) ideas and quotes to assist Private Bankers in generating revenue
- Providing trade ideas to Private Bankers on equities
- Execution of equities in the European Markets, U.S
- Markets & Asia Markets (primary in the European Markets – London Shift) and equities option (OTC/ Listed)
- Execution of Bond transactions covering all markets, especially in Asia and European Markets
- Strong focus on mutual and hedge funds process
- From setting up, queries, order placement and follow ups
- Liaising with middle and back offices to ensure that all trades are processed correctly.
Dealer
Societe Generale Bank & Trust
12.2005 - 07.2006
- Structuring of currency options, thus generating revenue for the desk
- Provide daily and weekly commentary of currencies movements
- Execution of daily FX Option, mutual/hedge funds, equities and Bond transactions
- Liaising with middle and back offices to ensure that all trades are processed correctly.
Junior Trader (NDF Desk)
Standard Chartered Bank
06.2000 - 12.2005
- Maintaining the portfolio of the Emerging Market currencies (Physical Exotics) and generating revenue for the bank
- Strong operational understanding of the trading environment, including control of risk exposure
- Keeping track of daily P&L of the desk, working closely with Market Risk and Product Control Departments
- Ensuring accuracy in senior traders’ portfolios
- Assisting Traders in monitoring FX movements
- Establish close relationship with all business partners.
Customer Service
Standard Chartered Bank
07.1994 - 06.2000
- Monitoring and processing of corporate events (e.g
- M&A, dividend payment, rights issues, etc) so as to facilitate dissemination of information to customers
- Setting and generating daily reports of customers’ accounts
- Maintaining close working relations with SGX, paying agents, etc.
HR Assistant
HSBC
09.1995 - 01.1997
- Involved in all payroll functions in Human Resource
- Processing ICT and staff claims.
Education
Diploma in Investments -
The Institute of Banking and Finance
01.1998
The Banking Certificate -
The Institute of Banking and Finance
01.1997
Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Levels -
Bowen Secondary School
01.1990
Skills
Language
- English
- Mandarin
- Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese
Computer Knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Reuters
- Bloomberg
Certifications (RNF: LPH200060494)
- CMFAS Module 1A & 1B – Rules and Regulations for Dealing in Securities
- CMFAS Module 5 - Rules and Regulations for Financial Advisory Services
- CMFAS Module 8 – Collective Investment Schemes
- CACS Paper 1 – Wealth Management Legislations, Regulations and Industry Codes of Practice
- CACS Paper 2 – Wealth Management Industry and Product Knowledge
- FMRP Exam – Financial Markets Regulatory Practices
Personal
I consider myself having high self-motivation, personal integrity, social skills, team spirit and a strong preference to be in the banking industry. Good appraisals from my managers and peers. I am a person who can work under stress and not compromising on accuracy.
Timeline
Product Specialist/Trader, FX & Commodities
HSBC Private Banking
02.2020 - Current
FX Advisory & Execution
Bank J. Safra Sarasin
03.2011 - 02.2020
Treasury Specialist
OCBC Bank
12.2009 - 03.2011
Dealer
Societe Generale Bank & Trust
03.2007 - 06.2009
Dealer
Societe Generale Bank & Trust
12.2005 - 07.2006
Junior Trader (NDF Desk)
Standard Chartered Bank
06.2000 - 12.2005
HR Assistant
HSBC
09.1995 - 01.1997
Customer Service
Standard Chartered Bank
07.1994 - 06.2000
Diploma in Investments -
The Institute of Banking and Finance
The Banking Certificate -
The Institute of Banking and Finance
Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Levels -
Bowen Secondary School
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