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Skills
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Certification
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Steve Desroches Ranco

Director & Head of Business Development
8650 Rue Odessa, Brossard

Summary

Dynamic Director with solid background in management roles associated to back-office servicing. Brings comprehensive knowledge of sales and relationship management backed by 20 years of experience in diversified roles from back-office operations all the way up to Director and Head of Business Development at a bank owned IIROC dealer that provides custody, execution, clearing and various other back-office solutions to various brokerage and portfolio management firms.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Director & Head of Business Development

Laurentian Bank Securities
05.2021 - Current
  • Manages daily operations while overseeing multiple diversified teams to foster increased productivity and long-term growth of the line of business.
  • Works closely with organizational leadership and management committee to guide operational strategy.
  • Form strategic partnerships and connect with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Design sales and relationship management strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.

Business Development Manager

Laurentian Bank Securities
03.2015 - Current
  • Current member of the dealers management committee.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by delivering recommendations for knowledge-based processes and procedures.
  • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and trade association meetings. (PMAC, EMB, etc.)
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Boosted sales numbers with proactive account servicing and diligent relationship-building.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within LBS to assure proper servicing levels from all internal departments.
  • Managed and allocated staff and material resources to meet production goals.

Senior Application Analyst

National Bank of Canada
06.2012 - 02.2015
  • Performed troubleshooting, maintenance and optimization of assigned applications. I.e: GB Fonds, R-Term etc.
  • Provided training to clients in use of assigned systems and applications.
  • Performed troubleshooting, maintenance and optimization of assigned applications.
  • Assisted in identifying gaps between business requirements and application capabilities and recommend action steps.
  • Supported daily operations and system maintenance procedures, including system performance and reliability testing.
  • Documented procedures and business processes and shared information with appropriate stakeholders.

Account Manager

Penson Financial Services Canada Inc.
06.2003 - 06.2012
  • Liaised between account holders and various departments, communicating effectively to maintain customer satisfaction and uphold company protocols.
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Responsible for all Quebec & Maritimes based clients
  • Educated clients on new products or services and updated account information to maintain high standards of client service.
  • Various other roles during my tenure at the firm.

Education

High School Diploma -

École Monseigneur Richard
Verdun, QC
09.2000 - 2000.09

Skills

    Business development and planning

Account management

Relationship building and management

Networking strength

Market understanding

Presentation skills

Languages

English
Excellent
French
Excellent

Certification

CPH

Timeline

Director & Head of Business Development

Laurentian Bank Securities
05.2021 - Current

Business Development Manager

Laurentian Bank Securities
03.2015 - Current

Senior Application Analyst

National Bank of Canada
06.2012 - 02.2015

Account Manager

Penson Financial Services Canada Inc.
06.2003 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

École Monseigneur Richard
09.2000 - 2000.09
Steve Desroches RancoDirector & Head of Business Development