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Rukshan Tharaka De Silva

Rukshan Tharaka De Silva

Gillingham

Summary

Graduate in shipping engineering management who offers multidimensional expertise covering ship chartering, market and risk analysis, logistics and supply chain management, project management, financial asset management, and marine economics and law. My professional background as a banker and market analyst brings over a decade of industry experience. My prime objective is to become an invaluable asset in any industry, driving value enhancement by utilizing my expertise. Seeking global opportunities, eager to collaborate with employers to propel my career to new heights. My dedication to innovation and transformation, coupled with my skills to design a significant result in any company offers me a chance to grow.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cover Supervisor (Part Time)

CER Educational Recruiters
Maidstone
03.2023 - Current
  • General Cover All KS3 Subjects grade 7-13 pupils

Market Analyst (Part Time)

Prestige Insurance Brokers PLC
Galle
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Directly report to the CEO - Risk and Contingency Planning
  • Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.
  • Risk assessment and measurement – Motor and mortgage insurance markets
  • VAR model developments
  • Key portfolio management – Corporate Clients only
  • Consultation for contingency planning via risk reporting and market stress testing
  • Market research for new brands - (Primary and Secondary)

Senior Banker - Investment and SME Credit

Hatton National Bank PLC
Galle
07.2011 - 09.2022
  • Financial statement analysis and risk assessments of the key account holders
  • Managing non-performing accounts and preparing monthly reports to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
  • Providing investment advisories, cash flow management, and credit portfolio management
  • Preparing monthly reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in Sri Lanka
  • Attention to detail by daily updating the client reports using the CRM system
  • Handling vehicle import procedures and custom clearance - SWIFT System
  • Processing Investment banking products - Securities including Fixed Income, capital markets, derivatives.
  • Processing front-to-back processes in a typical investment banking, Front Office, Treasury, Risk, Finance, Operations, credit.
  • Reporting to SME division and conduct workshops

Education

Master of Science - Global Shipping Management (Engineering)

University of Greenwich
Medway
09.2023

Post Graduate Level 7 - Marketing & Management

Chartered Institute of Marketing
United Kingdom
07.2021

MBA - Business Management

London Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
08.2018

Post Graduate Level 7 - Marketing & Management

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing
Sri Lanka
05.2016

Diploma - Human Resources Management

International College of Business And Technology
Sri Lanka
03.2016

Professional Certification - Banking And Finance

Institute of Bankers Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
12.2012

Skills

  • Risk Analysis
  • Communication Skills
  • Negotiation and Problem Solving
  • XLstat, SPSS, MS 360, MS Visio, MS Project, Oracle
  • Financial Management
  • Data Analytics & Market Research
  • Credit Controlling
  • Legal and Regulatory - IFRS and AML KYC
  • Attention to Detail
  • Specialized Cargo Expertise - Thermal coal & LNG,
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Import-Export Procedures

Accomplishments

  • As a senior banker, HNB was Awarded Best Leasing Performance in 2021 - Southern region.
  • As a marketing analyst, able to increase motor insurance revenue in the Southern Region by 20% in 2021 compared with 2020 (equal to GBP 6450)
  • As a senior banker at HNB, I conducted thorough financial analysis and risk assessments of loan applications, leading to a reduced default rate of 15% (equivalent to GBP 6250) in 2020.
  • As a senior banker, HNB was awarded Best Innovative Idea in 2019 – Southern Region, Awarded by HNB.

Affiliations

  • Associated Member of CIM (UK)
  • Associated Member of SLIM (SL)

Certification

  • Global Marketing Decision, CIM (UK), Ref - UC82873/40080683
  • Corporate Digital Communication, CIM (UK), Ref - UC80647/40080683.

Volunteer Experience

  

· Street Angels  - Gillingham United Kingdom since August 2023

Timeline

Cover Supervisor (Part Time)

CER Educational Recruiters
03.2023 - Current

Market Analyst (Part Time)

Prestige Insurance Brokers PLC
01.2019 - 09.2022

Senior Banker - Investment and SME Credit

Hatton National Bank PLC
07.2011 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Global Shipping Management (Engineering)

University of Greenwich

Post Graduate Level 7 - Marketing & Management

Chartered Institute of Marketing

MBA - Business Management

London Metropolitan University

Post Graduate Level 7 - Marketing & Management

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing

Diploma - Human Resources Management

International College of Business And Technology

Professional Certification - Banking And Finance

Institute of Bankers Sri Lanka
Rukshan Tharaka De Silva