Proactive compliance and operations professional with a history of meeting company goals while leading a team of 5. Skilled in working under pressure to meet tight deadlines and taking up new challenges to produce exceptional outcomes consistently.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Citibank/ NAB
06.2021 - Current
Lead and manage a team of wealth management centre (WMC) operations staff to provide effective operational, sales & compliance support in the control function of the team
Control keeper of the WMC, ensuring it fully complies with all applicable legislation related to business operations (eg. operating standards, internal policies and local regulations)
Ensure WMC operational process/procedures (PnPs) and compliance are properly understood by all staff with appropriate controls in place at all times
Perform all required 'checker' functions in deposit, operation and investment space
Work with the Area Manager to mutually support and strengthen WMC controls and compliance
Responsible for implementing timely corrective actions if breaches/ incidents located
Ensure customer complaints are properly escalated and resolved within a standard timeframe
Keep up to date with products, operations and legal compliance knowledge
Achievements
'Clean' audit result of WMC at all times
A team member has been awarded 'Best Service Relationship Manager' in 1st half of 2023 across the network
3 customer compliments received in 1st half of 2023
Service Relationship Manager/ Acting Operations Manager
Citibank
07.2014 - 05.2021
Prepare documentations for deposits, investments and performance updates
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and build client loyalty through regular communication with clients
Arrange/ execute FX transactions
Perform ‘checker’ functions when required
Liaise closely with internal stakeholders to have problems solved in a timely manner
Comply with applicable legislations & AML policies
Review due diligence materials
Keep up to date with products, bank system and procedures & policies
Achievements
Won the 'Best Service Relationship Manager' award in 2017
Corporate Lifestyle Consultant
AXA and Les Concierges
01.2013 - 06.2014
Create bespoke experience on travel/lifestyle for our high-profile customers
Handle challenging requests via incoming calls and emails, while meeting tight deadlines
Achievements
Maintained a KPI of 200% consistently
Being selected to be the ambassador in Shanghai to support the new office and a growing team there
Customer Service Specialist/2IC Manager
Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, CBA
05.2008 - 05.2012
Establish and maintain effective relationships with new and existing customers, provide recommendations based on needs, and set up suitable products and services
Handle customers' questions, comments and complaints
Manage daily operations to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to meet the needs of a diverse range of customers
Adhere to the bank’s policies and ensure the integrity of information
Lead a team of 3 during the absence of branch manager
Achievements
Won the ‘Best Business Outcome’ award of Sydney Region in 2011
Achieved 120% or above for individual sales target
Education
Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning -
Kaplan
Sydney, NSW
50611 Diploma of Financial Planning -
Kaplan
Sydney, NSW
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biotechnology
The University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Operations Oversight and Monitoring
Policy and Procedure Implementation
Finance Understanding
Interpersonal Communications
Staff Training & Development
Leadership
Cross-Functional Communication
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Operations Manager
Citibank/ NAB
06.2021 - Current
Service Relationship Manager/ Acting Operations Manager
Citibank
07.2014 - 05.2021
Corporate Lifestyle Consultant
AXA and Les Concierges
01.2013 - 06.2014
Customer Service Specialist/2IC Manager
Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, CBA
05.2008 - 05.2012
Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning -
Kaplan
50611 Diploma of Financial Planning -
Kaplan
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biotechnology
The University of Sydney
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