Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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ABHISHEK PATHAK

Victoria,BC

Summary

Experienced in conducting research and developing proactive investment strategies. Proficient in assessing risks, completing valuations, and managing exposures with a flexible approach. Well-versed in market conditions and client preferences. Skilled in writing Investment Policy Statements and drafting client correspondence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Portfolio Management Assistant

RBC PH&N Investment Counsel
Victoria, British Columbia
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensuring that compliance to client mandate and portfolios is met.
  • Prepared Investment Statement Policy and model, monitor, and rebalance portfolios.
  • Assisted in securities trading as required and ensured daily reconciliation of trades are processed.
  • Business development activities include developing and managing marketing lists, assisting with new account presentations, and preparing new prospect proposals.
  • Prepared meeting material in advance and attended all client meetings as required.
  • Drafted correspondence, updating Investment Management Agreements, and assisting in Investment Policy Letters.
  • Assisted in the management of portfolio assets and monitored associated risks.
  • Worked closely with outside advisors such as brokers, accountants, attorneys, custodians, when necessary.
  • Oversaw the execution of buy and sell orders, ensuring timely and efficient transaction processing.
  • Assessed potential risks associated with new investments or acquisitions.
  • Performed due diligence reviews of target investments prior to making buy and sell decisions.

Financial Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada
Victoria, BC
04.2023 - Current
  • Consistently demonstrate empathy, kindness and take the time to understand circumstances, motivators and concerns in all interactions with colleagues and clients
  • Use your own advice capabilities, an those of the right partner in the RBC ecosystem to meet our clients entire suite of financial needs, both personal and business
  • Provide professional advice and education with an ability to address complex credit and investments, ensuring solutions recommended are appropriate for client needs and financial circumstances
  • Met with clients on regular basis to discuss market trends, portfolio adjustments and performance details.
  • Built and presented investment proposals for clients.
  • Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Implement effective contact and relationship building strategies, that accelerate new client acquisition and retention in your local community

Banking Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada
Victoria, BC
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Focus on client education and demonstration, leveraging technology to deliver a memorable client experience, drive sales, and retain business
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with partners to make the most of business opportunities and referrals
  • Advised customers on advantages and disadvantages of different product decisions in alignment with individual needs.
  • Proactively engage with clients in all areas of the branch and in the community, uncovering banking needs, providing help and advice, as well as identifying sales and referral opportunities
  • Developed and expanded financial planning relationships with customers through loyal and dedicated service.
  • Offered diversified set of solutions and full scope of investment products and services to meet clients' best interests.
  • Evaluated investment materials to develop financial recommendations, fulfill customer needs and predict favorable investments.

Client Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada
Victoria, BC
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Cashed customer checks, verified identification and checked account balances in accordance with bank policy.
  • Served large number of customers during high volume shifts and remained composed and professional in stressful situations.
  • Welcomed customers and offered pleasant service during entire transaction.
  • Reconciled cash and checks against computer records at end of shift.
  • Responded and assisted customers with account inquiries and updates.
  • Entered transactions into computer and issued customer receipts.
  • Adhered to strict guidelines regarding financial and customer data to avoid breaches and information misuse.
  • Explained bank services, financial products and applicable fees to customers.

Quality Assurance

Islands West Manufacturers
Victoria, BC
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Fixed identified issues to improve workflows
  • Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications
  • Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork
  • Adhered to standardized software quality assurance best practices, policies and processes.

Operations Manager

Old Montreal Hotdogs & Poutine, Albert
St. Albert, AB
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.

Banking Assistant

Tauranga
Plenty, New Zealand
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assisted commercial banking team with collection and clearing of document exceptions and collected past due loan payments
  • Imaged banking and loan documents, created computerized placeholders and built comprehensive electronic credit files
  • Managed customer service inquiries and pinpointed and implemented proper path to resolution
  • Completed e-learning plan and bank secrecy act training and maintained up-to-date banking knowledge
  • Entered loan data into computerized banking system for renewals and modifications and submitted requests to portfolio managers before maturity
  • Spotted problems, generated options and recommended solutions.

Assistant Manager

Lamia Limited
, New Zealand
07.2014 - 09.2018
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands
  • Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency
  • Recognized staff for contributions to company success to foster engagement and increase productivity.

Accounting Intern

Colin Olsen Accountants, Te Puke, Bay, Plenty, Gold Green Ltd, Bay Of Plenty
, New Zealand
06.2014 - 07.2014
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
  • Oversaw work processes and performed quality control tasks to increase revenue and reduce production times
  • Reviewed client and staff feedback and made appropriate business adjustments to meet needs and address concerns
  • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance
  • Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system
  • Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties

Education

CFA Candidate - Financial Analyst

CFA Institute
08-2027

BBA - Business – Finance

University Of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
03.2015

Degree - Business

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, New Zealand
03.2014

High School Diploma -

Victoria International Public School
India
01.2012

Skills

  • Technical and Computer Skills
  • Financial Advising
  • Investment strategy development
  • Risk assessment
  • Market research
  • Performance evaluation
  • Developing Financial Plans
  • Advising on Investments
  • Financial Document Summaries
  • Financials Analysis
  • Portfolio Analysis
  • Developing proposals
  • Wealth Management
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Emerging markets
  • Profitability analysis
  • Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Proposal writing

Accomplishments

  • RBC year end convention award winner
  • Successful candidate to win ASX chessholder
  • Winner of Q2 & Q4-2022 Vancouver Island Quarterly excellence award
  • Exceeded the targeted amount of sales for investments by 10% in 2022
  • Ran 2 marathons in 2022 and BC kids race for BC children's Hospital
  • Volunteered for PETA and SPCA
  • Awarded Best Trainee in ANZ Bank in 2018
  • Bronze hat winner at McDonald's convention.

Certification

  • PFSA (Personal financial services advising)
  • CSC (Canadian securities Course)
  • Financial Planning 1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Portfolio Management Assistant

RBC PH&N Investment Counsel
01.2024 - Current

Financial Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada
04.2023 - Current

Banking Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada
07.2022 - 03.2023

Client Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada
01.2022 - 06.2022

Quality Assurance

Islands West Manufacturers
09.2020 - 12.2021

Operations Manager

Old Montreal Hotdogs & Poutine, Albert
01.2020 - 03.2020

Banking Assistant

Tauranga
06.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant Manager

Lamia Limited
07.2014 - 09.2018

Accounting Intern

Colin Olsen Accountants, Te Puke, Bay, Plenty, Gold Green Ltd, Bay Of Plenty
06.2014 - 07.2014

CFA Candidate - Financial Analyst

CFA Institute

BBA - Business – Finance

University Of Waikato

Degree - Business

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Victoria International Public School

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