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Emilia Tayo

Brampton,ON

Summary

Experienced Loan Officer adept at assessing customer needs, providing suitable products and guiding customers through loan process. Handles financial transactions using in-depth knowledge of loan products, services and lending regulations. Develops strong customer relationships by providing excellent service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Business Advisor

RBC Royal Bank
09.2023 - Current

Engage with clients through the phone to help with their daily banking needs which includes but not limited to

  • Open business accounts for new clients and making sure they are up to date with regards to their documentation at RBC
  • Refer clients to RBC's partners like Moneris, OWnr and ADH, after haven detected a clients' need.
  • Sell RBCs' products and services to clients according to their needs
  • Show empathy and care to clients while helping with their banking needs to ensure and exceptional client experience
  • Multitask through RBC's systems to be able to help clients
  • Transfer funds from one account to another
  • Pay clients' bills
  • Help clients with navigating the mobile app and online banking
  • Advice clients to choose as well as switch to products and services that are appropriate to needs which helps them save money
  • Connect clients to colleagues in other departments according their needs
  • Validate pre-approved products and services for clients with their consent.
  • Explain transaction history and fees to clients to their satisfaction.
  • Make sure clients' needs are solved/met at first point of contact.
  • Create exceptional client experience for RBCs' clients

Loan Officer

La Regionale BANK
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
  • Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
  • Negotiated loan terms to provide favorable outcomes for both customers and lenders.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
  • Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
  • Collaborated with other departments to promptly process loan applications.
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to enhance clarity and monitor compliance with requirements.

Bank Teller

La Regionale Bank
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of bank products and services to provide appropriate recommendations to customers.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
  • Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
  • Followed up on customer complaints and provided solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
  • Assisted with training of new tellers on policies and procedures.
  • Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers.
  • Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
  • Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
  • Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
  • Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
  • Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
  • Processed applications for new accounts.

Education

Master's - Bank Management

University of Yaoundé II Soa
Yaoundé, Cameroon
12.2014

Bachelor's - Economics And Management

University Of Yaounde II, Soa
Yaoundé, Cameroon
06.2011

Skills

  • Financial analysis aptitude
  • Cash Handling
  • Currency and coin counter operation
  • Loans
  • Financial Advising
  • Banking
  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Bilingual Business Advisor

RBC Royal Bank
09.2023 - Current

Loan Officer

La Regionale BANK
08.2018 - 07.2022

Bank Teller

La Regionale Bank
04.2016 - 08.2018

Master's - Bank Management

University of Yaoundé II Soa

Bachelor's - Economics And Management

University Of Yaounde II, Soa
Emilia Tayo