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Work History
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Soniya Luke

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banking Advisor

Royal Bank Of Canada
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Offer professional advice and education on basic banking needs, complex credit and investment matters for personal clients.
  • Collaborated with experts in financial planning, retirement planning, mortgages, and business banking to deliver tailored advice.
  • Educated clients on the benefits and features of RBC products and assist with digital banking solutions including mobile, ATM, and online services.
  • Strengthened customer relationships through timely follow-ups and proactive communication.
  • Assisted in the management of risk by adhering to compliance policies and procedures when interacting with clients.
  • Provided guidance on investment options, helping clients make informed decisions to achieve their financial goals.
  • Managed time effectively to handle multiple tasks concurrently while maintaining attention to detail under pressure situations.

Customer Experience Associate

Toronto Dominion Bank
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Processed customer transactions promptly during peak business hours minimizing wait times in one of the most busiest TD Bank branch.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Managed high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing for customers.
  • Increased cross-selling opportunities by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate banking products or services.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.

Credit Manager

Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Evaluating and decision loan applications by analyzing the credit bureau report, income documents, investigation, and personal interview with clients. Handled midlevel ticket size of $80K - $200K for 5 branches in India.
  • Acknowledged for detecting 3 fraudulent cases while processing large volumes of files. Saved $400K.
  • Conflict Resolution regarding the loan documentation, payment related queries and service escalations.
  • Assist in recruiting the staff members for the team and provide product training to new employees.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to Sales, Legal, Collateral Assessment & Investigation Team.

Assistant Manager

Citibank N.A
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Reported directly to National Head/ Managing Director of Credit Operations. Assisted in tracking new initiatives in the pipeline among various departments under Credit Operations.
  • Took part in annual budgeting, monthly and quarterly expense management.
  • Assisted in preparing various reports and presentation for Senior Management.
  • Establish procedures for custody of records, loan collateral documents to ensure safekeeping.
  • Releasing the loan amount to the clients / builders upon adherence to terms and conditions.

Senior Executive

Citibank, NA
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Interview loan applicants as a process of loan application and analyze applicant's payslip, bank statements and credit history to check for his credit worthiness for the loan.
  • Assemble and compile documents for loan closings, such as title abstracts, insurance forms, loan forms, and tax receipts.
  • Handle client escalations on mail and telephone regarding payment schedule, bounced cheque or disbursements.

Education

MBA - Finance And Marketing

Amity University
India
08.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Anna University
India
08.2010

Skills

  • Investment strategies
  • Technical aptitude
  • Business Prospecting
  • Portfolio Management
  • Loan Processing
  • Financial Planning
  • Credit risk evaluation
  • Client Relations
  • Pipeline Management
  • Mutual funds
  • Investment planning
  • Loans
  • Cash Handling

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working

Certification

  • Investment Funds in Canada (CSI) Licensed by Royal Mutual Funds - Jan 23

Timeline

Banking Advisor

Royal Bank Of Canada
06.2022 - 01.2023

Customer Experience Associate

Toronto Dominion Bank
01.2022 - 06.2022

Credit Manager

Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2018

Assistant Manager

Citibank N.A
06.2015 - 11.2016

Senior Executive

Citibank, NA
01.2013 - 06.2015

MBA - Finance And Marketing

Amity University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Anna University
Soniya Luke