Shiranga Perera
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Offering over 8 years of experience in Credit Analysis, Inter-Bank relations and Trade Finance Operations. Creative, resourceful, respectful, and works collaboratively with team members from different disciplines to coordinate investment deals, optimising investment types, and meeting client objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Trade Finance Specialist
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2019 - Current
- Analysed Export LC/Collection documents for over 50 corporate clients in Vancouver and Montreal while maintaining strict adherence to current URC 522 standards and ICC regulations.
- Extended exceptional client service and developed client relationships by providing updates on current transactions and payments.
- Kept pace with economic, industrial and corporate developments impacting clients' financial wellbeing.
- Created and maintained precise reports on approved credit transactions with monthly presentations to higher management and Credit Risk.
Associate Director
First Abu Dhabi Bank
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed a client portfolio of 355 financial institutions and generated over USD 750k in earnings.
- Led interactions with high-profile clients to facilitate potential investment opportunities and enhance mutual growth by identifying core products that best suit their current needs.
- Provided business recommendations based on financial analysis, regulatory changes, and projected earnings.
- Maintained transactional earnings reports with presentations to senior management during quarterly and annual budget meetings.
- Assisted with internal and external audits and inspections by liaising with concerned representatives.
Credit Analyst
First Abu Dhabi Bank
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Assessed credit risk and analysed financial statements of over 100 financial institutions and supported 250 approved credit transactions.
- Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
- Conducted presentations to upper management and executive teams on proposed loan recommendations
- Managed credit exposure by providing financial management support to minimise risk.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service in all areas of performance,
Education
Master of Science - Investment & Finance
Middlesex University
United Kingdom2010
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Middlesex University
United Kingdom2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Analysis
- Client Relationships
- Risk Assessments
- Performance Analysis
- Technical Communication
- Expert Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Piano - Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music, London
TEFL
Timeline
Trade Finance Specialist
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
11.2019 - Current
Associate Director
First Abu Dhabi Bank
01.2014 - 06.2017
Credit Analyst
First Abu Dhabi Bank
11.2011 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Investment & Finance
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Middlesex University
Piano - Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music, London
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