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Karima El Achy

Coogee,NSW

Summary

Reliable former broker in both banking and insurance. Worked for over 10 years as a bank manager (as a franchised in Brussels, capital of EU) first for Centea (KBC) then for Record Bank (ING). Dynamic professional with a proven track record at both banks, excelling in client satisfaction and financial advice. Adept at processing loan applications (for private and business customers) and building strong customer relationships, I have consistently improved business performance through strategic collaboration and effective communication. Committed to delivering exceptional service and driving process improvement initiatives. Fluent in english, french and arabic.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equities Associate

Commonwealth Bank
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate equities research and recommendations.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased retention and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop effective equity investment strategies, leading to improved portfolio performance.
  • Coordinated efforts with compliance department to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines throughout all aspects of the equities business.

Psychologist Assistant

CLS
10.2019 - 12.2023
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
  • Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
  • Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
  • Conducted patient observations by monitoring behaviour and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.

Bank Manager

Record Bank (ING)
01.2012 - 06.2018
  • Provided leadership and direction to grow team portfolio and increase revenue (increased portfolio in first 1.5 years of management of about 40%, almost tripled after 3 years and opened second agency).
  • Assessed 5 employees performances and developed improvement plans.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Compiled database of loan applicants credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.
  • Examine loan applications
  • Represented bank to community through good customer relations.
  • Assisted with complex transactions using overrides and functions requiring additional authorization levels.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
  • Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.

Loan Officer

Record Bank (ING)
07.2008 - 01.2012

Communicated with applicants (around 30ppl/day on average) to obtain loan application information and explain loan process.

  • Analyzed applicant profiles, including financial status, credit and property evaluation documents to determine feasibility of loan grants.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
  • Negotiated loan terms to provide favorable outcomes for both customers and lenders.
  • Analyzed customer financial records to determine appropriate payment plan.
  • Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
  • Investigated customer credit references and approved credit lines.
  • Compiled and analyzed data for review by senior management of loan loss reports to measure portfolio performance.

Insurance Officer

Centea Bank (KBC)
01.2008 - 07.2008
  • Built relationships with clients (around 30ppl/day) using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Cross-sold insurance products to existing clients to reach sales targets.
  • Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.
  • Monitored changes in insurance industry to stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Negotiated with insurance underwriters to obtain better coverage and improved rates for clients.

French Language Teacher

Mulieris Non For Profit Organisation
09.2007 - 12.2007
  • Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.

Fundraiser

Oxfam
05.2006 - 08.2007
  • Researched and identified potential donors.
  • Planned and implemented fundraising events.
  • Composed grant proposals and fundraising newsletters to raise capital for non-profit organizations.

Secretary

ICHEC Brussels Management School
09.2005 - 04.2006
  • Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Entered data into system and updated students contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.

Education

Master of Science - Political Science And International Relations

Free University of Brussels (ULB)
Brussels, Belgium
09.2006

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

Facultes Universitaires Saint-Louis (FUSL)
Brussels
09.2001

High School Diploma -

Institut Saint Louis
Brussels
06.1998

Skills

  • Processing Loan Applications
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Build Strong Customer Relationships
  • Risk Assessment and Classification
  • Insurance Negotiation
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

Income protection, Life, Home, car,Family protection insurances certificates (P&V, JC Flowers&co, Allianz) licensed by the Financial Services and Markets Authority of Belgium.

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Affiliations

  • Member of Amnesty International and Oxfam

Timeline

Equities Associate

Commonwealth Bank
01.2024 - 06.2024

Psychologist Assistant

CLS
10.2019 - 12.2023

Bank Manager

Record Bank (ING)
01.2012 - 06.2018

Loan Officer

Record Bank (ING)
07.2008 - 01.2012

Insurance Officer

Centea Bank (KBC)
01.2008 - 07.2008

French Language Teacher

Mulieris Non For Profit Organisation
09.2007 - 12.2007

Fundraiser

Oxfam
05.2006 - 08.2007

Secretary

ICHEC Brussels Management School
09.2005 - 04.2006

Master of Science - Political Science And International Relations

Free University of Brussels (ULB)

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

Facultes Universitaires Saint-Louis (FUSL)

High School Diploma -

Institut Saint Louis
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