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Gilles Jean Ludovic Bonnafaire

Québec,QC

Summary

Accomplished supervisor with strong communication and leadership capabilities, focused on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Demonstrated expertise in task prioritization, enhancing team productivity and efficiency. Dedicated to implementing innovative strategies that drive business growth and profitability. Committed to creating a collaborative work environment that aligns with organizational objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Officer

Standard Bank Mauritius Limited
Ebene, Mauritius
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Conducted compliance reviews and prepared management reports detailing review findings.
  • Highlighted root causes of issues and recommended mitigation actions for timely closure.
  • Provided input for development and maintenance of business area's Compliance Monitoring Framework.

Trade Finance Supervisor

Absa Bank Mauritius Limited
Ebene, Mauritius
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Ensured completeness of data processing by verifying all requests and identifying missing information.
  • Conducted second checks of documents for letters of credit, standby LCs, guarantees, and documentary collections.
  • Supported Service, Sales, and Relationship Managers with client education on relevant trade products as needed.

Merchant Advisor

Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited
Ebene, Mauritius
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Executed setup and installation of POS terminals and e-commerce systems at customer locations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers and staff to safeguard business revenue.
  • Reactivated dormant merchants within portfolio to enhance overall engagement.

Acting Trade Finance Officer

Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited
Ebene, Mauritius
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Verified all requests to ensure data processing completeness and identify missing information.
  • Conducted the first thorough checks on documents for letters of credit, standby LCs, guarantees, and documentary collections.

Trade Finance Clerk

Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited
Ebene, Mauritius
07.2007 - 09.2017
  • Executed document processing for letters of credit, standby LCs, guarantees, and documentary collections.

Intern

Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited
Port Louis, Mauritius
02.2007 - 04.2007
  • Evaluate records for existing bank customers and update missing information as necessary.

Education

BBA - Business Management And Leadership

Charles Telfair Institute (Curtin University)
Mauritius
08-2024

Certificate International Trade And Finance

London Institute of Banking And Finance
London
01-2017

High School Diploma -

Saint Mary's College
Mauritius
01-2006

Skills

  • Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Effective time management
  • strong interpersonal communication
  • Sales strategy development
  • Service excellence

Timeline

Compliance Officer

Standard Bank Mauritius Limited
06.2024 - 08.2025

Trade Finance Supervisor

Absa Bank Mauritius Limited
08.2022 - 05.2024

Merchant Advisor

Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited
08.2018 - 07.2022

Acting Trade Finance Officer

Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited
10.2017 - 07.2018

Trade Finance Clerk

Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited
07.2007 - 09.2017

Intern

Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited
02.2007 - 04.2007

BBA - Business Management And Leadership

Charles Telfair Institute (Curtin University)

Certificate International Trade And Finance

London Institute of Banking And Finance

High School Diploma -

Saint Mary's College
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