Paolo Valerio
Bedford
Summary
A driven, versatile, and ethical individual, experienced in managing high-volume, high-value client caseloads.
Skilled in assessing creditworthiness, managing risk, and building strong client relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
KYC & Screening Analyst
Fixed Term Contract
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with remediation projects and initiatives.
- Conducted screening of clients to identify sanction, PEP and adverse media risks.
- Reviewed new customer accounts and verified customer identities.
- Interpreted and analysed KYC data to accurately risk assess existing clients.
- Applied strong understanding of FCA UK regulations and JMSLG directives.
Corporate Banking Manager
Handelsbanken plc
Bedford
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Relationship manager for a portfolio of roughly 70 local business customers, across a wide variety of sectors.
- Sourced new business opportunities through strategic networking.
- Built and carefully managed loyal, profitable client bases.
- Consistently monitored loan repayment performance, promptly taking action to collect from past-due accounts.
- Conducted detailed financial ratio analysis for better credit risk assessment.
- Conveyed terms and conditions to applicants to inform about loan rates, repayment requirements and potential actions in case of default.
- Assisted customers in understanding loan agreements, easing their decision-making process.
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to ensure accuracy.
Assistant Banking Manager
Handelsbanken plc
Nottingham / Milton Keynes / London
10.2014 - 07.2022
- Built and strengthened customer relationships through positive communication and rapport building.
- Maintained compliance with internal controls and UK banking regulations.
- Opened customer accounts and provided smooth onboarding services.
- Analysed legal information as part of due diligence and identity verification.
- Reviewed legal documents related to loan agreements meticulously for accuracy and compliance.
- Assured legal compliance with all loan agreements by conducting thorough document reviews.
Education
Associate Chartered Banker Diploma -
The Chartered Banker Institute
Diploma in Business and Commercial Banking and Conduct -
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
Certificate in Business Banking and Conduct -
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
Certificate in Retail Banking Conduct of Business -
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
The University of Nottingham
09/2011 - 06/2014
A Levels -
Bedford Modern School
GCSEs -
Bedford Modern School
Skills
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Customer relationship building
- Outstanding customer service
- Attention to Detail
- Business development
- Financial analysis
- Superior written communication
Timeline
KYC & Screening Analyst
Fixed Term Contract
10.2024 - 01.2025
Corporate Banking Manager
Handelsbanken plc
07.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Banking Manager
Handelsbanken plc
10.2014 - 07.2022
Associate Chartered Banker Diploma -
The Chartered Banker Institute
Diploma in Business and Commercial Banking and Conduct -
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
Certificate in Business Banking and Conduct -
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
Certificate in Retail Banking Conduct of Business -
The London Institute of Banking and Finance
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
The University of Nottingham
09/2011 - 06/2014
A Levels -
Bedford Modern School
GCSEs -
Bedford Modern School