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AKSHAY HANS

Toronto,ON

Summary

A seasoned professional and result-oriented banker with a demonstrated history of working in the financial industry. Skilled in Branch operations,Risk management,AML,Fraud prevention, Project management,Cash flow planning, Retirement planning, Investment management, Insurance planning, Estate planning, Tax planning ,Financial analysis, HNW financing and also holing a valid accreditation with good standing in Mutual Funds License(Canadian Securities Course). Presently,I am working as Assistant Branch Manager at Yorkdale shopping center branch of Scotiabank. Presently, I lead a team of Sr. Financial advisors,Small business advisors at the flagship branch of Scotiabank at Yorkdale shopping center and generated over Cad $ 90 million in new sales in 2023.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Branch Manager

Scotiabank
05.2022 - Current
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Lead the team of Financial advisors, Small business advisors and Universal bankers and generated close to Cad $40000000 new retail business for the branch.
  • Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
  • Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through reviews and coaching.
  • Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
  • Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
  • Completed quarterly assessments of financial and performance records and reports to promote operational improvements.
  • Handling customer complaints and providing resolution.

Senior Financial Advisor

Scotiabank
02.2018 - 04.2022
  • Winner of the ‘Best of the Best’ award (2020), and Toronto Region's 1st place Sr. Financial Advisor- Q2 2020
  • Top performer- Q2,Q3-2018 Q2,Q3-2019 Q1,Q2,Q4-2020,Q1-202,Q4-2021 at Scotiabank.
  • Effectively managed an assigned portfolio of highly affluent customers with a financial planning focus and fulfilling the borrowing needs. Identified opportunities and recommended strategies that best met the customers’ immediate and future financial needs.
  • Exceeded sales targets, activity-based metrics, along with financial objectives related to teamwork, customer service, operational and compliance requirements, and personal development..
  • Advise clients on account management, credit lending and investment strategies to improve their financial positions.
  • Worked with clients to assess and meet short- and long-term financial goal.
  • Promoted to Senior Financial Advisor due to outstanding performance within 9 months in the role, and finished fiscal 2018 among top Financial Advisors in Toronto Centre District.
  • Achieved over $9 million in new investment sales and additional $15 million in borrowing in the Q1&Q2 of 2019 itself on an annual goal of $16 million. Overall ranking among Top Financial Advisor in North York district in Q2 of 2019 with over 250 % achievement.

Senior Personal Banker

Mashreq Bank
07.2015 - 11.2017

♦ Responsible for sales and service of retail banking products, such as bank accounts, super premium credit cards, lines of credit, Mutual Funds, and Mashreq Gold accounts. Build personalized financial plans for clients to address their financial needs and achieve investment goals.
♦ Sold over $18 million in Personal Loans in 2016 & 2017; ranked 1st place among Personal Banking Officers in Dubai-UAE.
♦ Exceeded sales target for bank accounts and credit cards by 300%, with close to 100% rate on creditor insurance
♦ Ranked fifth place in sales of Mashreq Gold account among all Financial Advisors nationally, first place among Personal Banking Officers nationally
♦ Averaged $15 million a year in mortgage referrals..

Relationship Manager

American express services India private limited
12.2010 - 07.2015

♦Responsible to manage the HNW relationships for American Express.My job role included consultative selling to top industrialists (CXO level) in the country.
♦Created a portfolio of 200 accounts, which generated CAD 2.0 ML in revenue per year.
♦Scheduled an average of 4 appointments per day. Upsold add-on services to existing customers and generating incremental revenue.
♦Collaborated with other account managers to prepare and deliver performance updates and quarterly business reviews.Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products, prices and availability.Consistently secured new accounts, resulting in a 25% increase in year over year from 2011 -2015.
♦Monitored market conditions, product innovations and competitor activity,and adjusted account sales approach to address latest market developments.Leveraged relationships with sales Support,Operations, marketing and customer support through internal training programs.
♦ Ranked 1st place sales in New Delhi in the year 2011,2014,2015.

Senior Relationship Officer

American express services India private limited
12.2010 - 03.2012

Education

CSC - Mutual funds and financial planning

CSI
Toronto, ON, Canada
2017

MBA - Marketing

ISBM
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
2010

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mumbai University (MU)
Mumbai, MH, India
2008

Skills

  • Portfolio management
  • Financial analysis
  • Credit risk
  • Branch banking
  • AML
  • Branch operation
  • Fraud prevention
  • Project management
  • Cross selling
  • Background in mutual funds, stocks, bonds and investments
  • Team player
  • Sales professional
  • Goal-oriented
  • Corporate Finance
  • Prospecting new clients
  • Loans
  • Financial advisory
  • Crm
  • Customer service
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Strong team-builder
  • Complaint Management

Accomplishments

  • Best of the Best winner for Top Financial Advisor award with Scotiabank,while also winning the prestigious Toronto Regional Trip Prize for Fiscal 2020.
  • Top performer- Q2,Q3-2018 Q2,Q3-2019 Q1,Q2,Q4-2020,Q1-2021,Q4-2021,Q4-2022 at Scotiabank for Investments,Mortgages and Insurance. Overall achievement over 250%
  • Ranked 1st place across Toronto region for Q2-2020 in sales at Scotiabank.
  • Promoted to Senior Financial advisor in less than 9 months in the role due to building excellent client relationship and achieving outstanding business results.
  • Received the “President's Award” for exemplary performance and recognition for highest sales of financial products such as Bank accounts,Investments,Mortgage,Personal loan- Mashreq Bank
  • Won the prestigious International Sales Convention award for 2017 and represented Mashreq bank in Budapest- Hungary.

Certification

  • Diploma in Financial planing (CIFP)
  • Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
  • Registered Financial and Retirement Advisor (CIFP)
  • Branch compliance office (BCO)

Nationality

Canadian

Timeline

Assistant Branch Manager

Scotiabank
05.2022 - Current

Senior Financial Advisor

Scotiabank
02.2018 - 04.2022

Senior Personal Banker

Mashreq Bank
07.2015 - 11.2017

Relationship Manager

American express services India private limited
12.2010 - 07.2015

Senior Relationship Officer

American express services India private limited
12.2010 - 03.2012

CSC - Mutual funds and financial planning

CSI

MBA - Marketing

ISBM

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mumbai University (MU)
AKSHAY HANS