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Shanika Shahreen

Accounts Associate | Administrator | Banking Advisor
Toronto,ON

Summary

Analytical banking professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations. Excellent communicator and multitasker with strong planning and conflict-resolution skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Banking Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - Current
  • Answered clients' questions regarding details of financial plans and strategies and explained data in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Consulted with clients to assess and meet short- and long-term financial goal.
  • Advised customers on advantages and disadvantages of different product decisions in alignment with individual needs.
  • Interviewed clients to determine income, expenses, financial objectives and risk tolerance in order to develop successful financial plans.
  • Provided ethical, objective and holistic financial planning advice to clients.
  • Explained advantages and disadvantages of available financial products to customers to maximize satisfaction.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with new and existing clients to advance progress and improve business.
  • Addressed non-compliance issues by requesting additional information from client and updating remediation records.
  • Offered diversified set of solutions and full scope of investment products and services to meet clients' best interests.
  • Developed and expanded financial planning relationships with customers through loyal and dedicated service.

Accounts & Sales Administrator

New Season HVAC
Toronto, Canada
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Cultivated client loyalty through consistent quality, productivity, exemplary service and proactive management.
  • Addressed client questions and resolved complaints related to products, services and accounts.
  • Utilized sales data and client feedback to improve organizational strategies.
  • Verifying orders, including customers' personal information and payment details
  • Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
  • Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients and established important deadlines.
  • Followed up with clients to gauge product success and promote satisfaction.

Accounts Assistant

The City Bank Ltd (Bangladesh)
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Assisted financial professionals with managing general ledgers and account statements.
  • Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Assisted internal accounting team in checking financial statements for accuracy to produce reliable reports.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Global Business Management

Humber College
08.2022

MBA - Accounting & Information Systems

University of Dhaka
05.2019

Skills

  • Customer-service & Customer Needs Assessment
  • Analytical skills and detail oriented
  • Filing, Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective Verbal and Written Communication
  • Selling & Cross Selling
  • Cash Handling
  • Client Account Management
  • Relationship Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Limited
French
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Banking Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada
01.2023 - Current

Accounts & Sales Administrator

New Season HVAC
06.2021 - 10.2022

Accounts Assistant

The City Bank Ltd (Bangladesh)
01.2018 - 03.2021

Post Graduate Diploma - Global Business Management

Humber College

MBA - Accounting & Information Systems

University of Dhaka
Shanika ShahreenAccounts Associate | Administrator | Banking Advisor