Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership Experience
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ryan O'Leary

Ryan O'Leary

Dartmouth,NS

Summary

Self-directed Branch Manager with adaptability to meet changing operational needs. Energetic and resourceful professional, proficient in change management and team leadership. Innate sales abilities with a client centric focus.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Branch Manager

Scotiabank
11.2019 - Current
  • Leading a team of professionals with a focus on client's financial wellbeing, while driving revenue to deliver on targets
  • Build and develop a strong team relationship through motivating, coaching and support
  • Broaden client relationships through advice and trust

Client Success Manager

Monkedia
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Business development - liaising with COI, NSBI, local universities, lawyers, accountants, and vendors
  • Active participation in the recruitment and hiring process
  • Leading the Customer Success Team through onboarding, training, and coaching
  • Account management, direct client communication, strategy implementation, while taking a holistic approach to clients' business.

Inside Investment Specialist

Scotiabank
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Supporting Investment Specialist throughout Canada providing product, policy, and procedure enquiries
  • Helping to close business by assisting in strategic planning and implementation of clients' financial plans.

Financial Advisor (FA4 - FA5 - FA6)

Scotiabank
09.2009 - 08.2017
  • Drove new business with clients and prospects through developing a strong relationship built on a foundation of trust and advice.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - double major in Marketing and Human Resource Management -

Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS
01.2007

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Relationships
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Process Improvement
  • Sales professional

Accomplishments


  • Successfully navigated branch through transition to Client Advice Centre, while maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty ( increase in C-Pulse)
  • Top 5 Branch – Best of the Best (2023)
  • Top 3 Branch – Best of the Best (2021)
  • Top Individual Performance – Best of the Best (2016)

Leadership Experience

Delivering performance through transparent communication to help set expectations, while providing support and collaboration. This successfully led our team at Dartmouth Main through the recent transition to a Client Advice Centre, while maintaining client loyalty and increasing satisfaction score via C-Pulse.


My commitment to coaching, and development has help to boost team engagement leading to a more positive environment, with a closer knit team.


Since stepping into the Branch Manager role in 2019 I have led two different teams to top 5 Best of the Best positions, through influencing the culture with a greater focus on wholistic planning for clients.




Affiliations

  • Atlantic Regional Mentorship Program

Certification


  • BCO – Branch Compliance Manager (2016)
  • PFP – Personal Financial Planner Designation (2011)
  • IFIC – Mutual Funds License (2007)
  • LLQP – Insurance License (2007, no longer valid)

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Branch Manager

Scotiabank
11.2019 - Current

Client Success Manager

Monkedia
04.2018 - 08.2019

Inside Investment Specialist

Scotiabank
08.2017 - 04.2018

Financial Advisor (FA4 - FA5 - FA6)

Scotiabank
09.2009 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - double major in Marketing and Human Resource Management -

Saint Mary's University
Ryan O'Leary