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Risshana Chuciyanthan

Toronto

Summary

Risshana is an accomplished Fixed Income Sales Professional specializing in the European market. With a vibrant personality and an aptitude for exceeding expectations she has a record of managing over 48 client relationships independently. She excels in cultivating and enduring business with portfolio managers across various financial sectors.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fixed Income Sales

MUFG
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Built strong client relationships through effective idea pitching, credit analysis, and fund trading solutions, resulting in 62% increase in quarterly engagement in inquiries and axes
  • Successfully on-boarded 9 new accounts in 4 months, resulting in notable 42% business increase. Recognized by management for proactive sales strategies, driving regional client expansion
  • During live trades, I actively engage with clients, employing skilful negotiation to secure optimal pricing within market conditions, thus maximizing margins upon execution
  • Effectively communicated trading strategies and performance results to senior management, providing valuable insights for decision-making purposes.

Fixed Income Sales Trader

MUFG Bank
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Consistently surpassed sales targets, achieving 168% YoY target in 2023, and received bonus recognition for driving exceptional performance in European desk
  • Executing approximately 20 trades daily in high/investment-grade credits to fulfill clients' cash investment needs, I received recognition from top profiting accounts, resulting in in-person visits and 18% increase in business
  • Independently managed 48 European clients, ensuring business continuity in Luxembourg as the sole representative
  • Demonstrated adaptability in liaising with London and Luxembourg departments, resulting in 89% reduction in company costs

Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Royal Bank Of Canada, RBC
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Recognized by two major asset manager firms for exceeding KPI targets by 31%, leading to contract renewals
  • Analyzed high net worth individuals' assets and investment transactions to predict and mitigate money laundering activities, increasing detection accuracy by 30%
  • Praised by Executive Director for intuitive problem-solving during COVID-19, I developed client dashboard, automating manual processes and improving efficiency by 70%, resulting in significant weekly time savings
  • Identified, investigated and resolved cases of institutional money laundering and tax evasion within client's fund, resulting in 60% positive increase in client satisfaction scores within six months
  • Elevated team output by 42% through mentoring 2 new joiners in producing statistical reports for client representatives, fund managers, and internal management

Education

Master of Science - Finance Investment And Risk

University of Kent
United Kingdom
11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Financial Mathematics

University of Kent
United Kingdom
06.2017

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Business Growth/Sales
  • Adaptability
  • Team Collaboration
  • Extremely quick learner

Certification

  • Capital Markets Financial Regulation Certification
  • PWC MiFID II
  • Bloomberg Concepts (BMC)
  • FDM Project management graduate programme
  • Swimming Personal Survival Qualification

Languages

German
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Tamil
Proficient
C2

Hobbies

  • Passionate about fashion and the environment, I enjoy upcycling clothes and teaching myself garment-making as sustainable expressions of creativity
  • Videography allows me to creatively capture and edit moments artistically, enabling me to share captivating stories through visual storytelling
  • I priorities regular swimming and yoga practice for their dual benefits of physical health and mental well-being, offering both a refreshing workout and a meditative experience

Timeline

Fixed Income Sales

MUFG
10.2023 - 05.2024

Fixed Income Sales Trader

MUFG Bank
09.2021 - 10.2023

Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Royal Bank Of Canada, RBC
03.2019 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Finance Investment And Risk

University of Kent

Bachelor of Science - Financial Mathematics

University of Kent
Risshana Chuciyanthan