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Professional Experience
May 2011 - Present
Business Head : Western Cape
AfrAsia Bank
Banking
AfrAsia Bank
Banking
International Banking
Private & Investment Banking Mauritius
Private & Investment Banking Mauritius
Dec 1999 - May 2000
(1 years)
(1 years)
Financial Analyst
Purple Heron Investment Holding T/A Tranzact
Banking
Purple Heron Investment Holding T/A Tranzact
Banking
Duties included data capturing, data sort and cleaning, data analysis and the formulation and analysis of statistics.
Computer packages used included MS Office, Groupwise and Quattro Pro
Computer packages used included MS Office, Groupwise and Quattro Pro
Aug 2000 - Mar 2009
(9 years)
(9 years)
Lending Specialist
Origin/ RMB Private BankMerchant Banker
Banking
Origin/ RMB Private BankMerchant Banker
Banking
The objective of the Structured Lending Specialist is to source potential clients through their existing networks, specific advertising campaigns or leads.
I am responsible for client acquisition by sourcing clients through my own networks, referrals or leads.
I handle assessment of client suitability. This includes meeting with potential clients to assess their balance sheet and ensure that they meet the bank's minimum requirements. It further includes looking for cross selling to other areas of the business such as Wealth Division as well as products relating to helping client with future risk factors.
Identification of client's specific needs and meeting with client to identify their exact requirements.
Structuring of proposals. The compilation of proposals for presentation at the credit committee.
I am responsible for handling market deals, including investment and lending, as well as offshore and fiduciary services.
I am accountable for closing of the deal and the preparation of the necessary paper work and signing of final documentation with client.
I am involved in financial analysis, prepare credit and deal forum presentations at national level and assist with major marketing events such as golf days and investment seminars.
I am responsible for sales training, general management of accounts and portfolios as well as business analysis and Individual Portfolio Analyses.
Computer packages used include MS Office, Groupwise, Quattro Pro and Lotus Notes.
I am responsible for client acquisition by sourcing clients through my own networks, referrals or leads.
I handle assessment of client suitability. This includes meeting with potential clients to assess their balance sheet and ensure that they meet the bank's minimum requirements. It further includes looking for cross selling to other areas of the business such as Wealth Division as well as products relating to helping client with future risk factors.
Identification of client's specific needs and meeting with client to identify their exact requirements.
Structuring of proposals. The compilation of proposals for presentation at the credit committee.
I am responsible for handling market deals, including investment and lending, as well as offshore and fiduciary services.
I am accountable for closing of the deal and the preparation of the necessary paper work and signing of final documentation with client.
I am involved in financial analysis, prepare credit and deal forum presentations at national level and assist with major marketing events such as golf days and investment seminars.
I am responsible for sales training, general management of accounts and portfolios as well as business analysis and Individual Portfolio Analyses.
Computer packages used include MS Office, Groupwise, Quattro Pro and Lotus Notes.
Aug 2000 - Mar 2009
(9 years)
(9 years)
Structured Lending Specialist
RMB Private Bank
Banking
RMB Private Bank
Banking
All Residential and Commercial Structuring for High Net Worth & High Income Clients
Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
(2 years, 1 Months)
(2 years, 1 Months)
Wealth Manager
RMB Private Bank
Banking
RMB Private Bank
Banking
The primary focus of the position is to identify, establish and retain a wealth management relationship with affluent clients.
I am required to assess client's needs and provide wealth solutions. This requires detailed financial planning, understanding of tax and investment or risk solutions. My role is to build a book of assets under management and to retain these client relationships. I am responsible for identifying cross-selling opportunities where other banking and lending products can be offered to clients.
I am required to assess client's needs and provide wealth solutions. This requires detailed financial planning, understanding of tax and investment or risk solutions. My role is to build a book of assets under management and to retain these client relationships. I am responsible for identifying cross-selling opportunities where other banking and lending products can be offered to clients.
Education
1988
The Settlers High School (High School)
Last School Attended
Highest Standard Passed
Year; TERTIARY EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Last School Attended
Highest Standard Passed
Year; TERTIARY EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
1993
National Diploma, Cape Technikon (High School)
Management
Management
1994
BEcon, Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch (High School)
2008
CFP, University of the Free State/Universiteit van die Vrystaat (High School)
Certified Financial Planner
Certified Financial Planner
More about Ryan de Vries
First Name
Ryan
Last Name
de Vries
Interests / Hobbies
Stock Market
EFT's
New Investment Solutions
Offshore Banking concepts
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