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Ryan Blair

Carrickfergus,Co. Antrim

Summary

As a motivated and detail orientated customer service professional with almost 30 years' experience in the insurance and financial services industry, I have a proven track record of generating new client business through tailored financial solutions. I have consistently balanced a results driven agenda with a focus on exceptional customer service, ensuring that both business sales and client needs are dealt with professionally and with precision.

I am well versed in the regulatory environment ensuring business dealings adhere to FCA requirements, ensuring the integrity of my own advice as well as that of the financial advice network.

As I look to further my career, I am focussed on bringing my wealth of experience in the financial services industry and interpersonal skills to secure a new opportunity in the Asset Finance sector

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Mortgage Adviser

Self Employed (operating under Openwork)
Carrickfergus
08.2001 - Current

This role involves:

  • Providing mortgage and related protection insurance advice to new customers as well as revisiting existing clients to find out if their needs have changed and whether more suitable products are available.
  • Discussing clients' personal and financial situation with them to ascertain their needs and try and source products to meet those needs.
  • Obtaining and storing documents/client information and ensuring these are securely stored and forwarded to the appropriate organisations/people within set timescales.
  • Regularly liaising with other relevant stakeholders (Financial Advice Networks, solicitors, estate agents, valuers etc)
  • Ensuring continued professional development by regularly updating knowledge of lenders and providers' product requirements/criteria as well as wider economic/financial changes.
  • Using client management system to input data/fact finds and upload relevant documents, ensuring all information is stored in an accurate and timely manner.

Commercial Insurance Account Executive

Abbey Insurance Brokers
Carrickfergus
07.1996 - 08.2001

This role involved handling existing clients' renewal requirements, with a view to retaining as many clients as possible, as well as trying to driving new sales accounts growth. I looked after clients in Fermanagh/Tyrone/Armagh spending part of the week spent travelling to client's premises with remainder based in Carrickfergus head office,

Education

FINANCIAL PLANNING CERTIFICATE - Financial Services

FSA
1999 -

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

University of Ulster
09.1992 - 06.1996

3 A- Levels -

Belfast High School
Greenisland, Mid and East Antrim
09.1990 - 06.1992

GCSEs -

Belfast High School
Greenisland, Mid and East Antrim
09.1985 - 06.1990

Skills

  • Sales and Business Development : Proven ability to generate financial services results by identifying opportunities and focussing on customer needs
  • Relationship Management : Extensive history of working with relevant stakeholders (financial advice networks, lenders, estate agents, solicitors, accountants, etc) to build relationships and generate business opportunities
  • Financial Analysis: Undertaking extensive and detailed assessment of client's financial circumstances to assess credit worthiness and likelihood of making a successful application to a lender
  • Negotiation Ability: Skilled in securing business by listening to clients' circumstances and tailoring solutions to their needs, alongside expertise in making thorough and relevant presentation to lenders, to ensure high chance of application being approved
  • Compliance and Governance: Meticulous adherence to Financial Advice Network compliance requirements to ensure this meets FCA obligations
  • Market and Industry Knowledge : Thorough knowledge of Financial Services sector and market trends through regular meetings with lender/insurer representatives and undertaking regular industry assessments
  • Communication and Influence : Effective verbal and written communication ensuring clear and relevant interactions with clients and stakeholders
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making: Skilled at resolving client issues and problems alongside making informed decisions under pressure

Affiliations

  • I take a keen interest in maintaining my fitness with regular workouts in the gym and hikes across Northern Ireland. When I'm not spending time with family I'm also a treasurer for a local football supporters' club and enjoy playing the banjo.

Timeline

Mortgage Adviser

Self Employed (operating under Openwork)
08.2001 - Current

Commercial Insurance Account Executive

Abbey Insurance Brokers
07.1996 - 08.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

University of Ulster
09.1992 - 06.1996

3 A- Levels -

Belfast High School
09.1990 - 06.1992

GCSEs -

Belfast High School
09.1985 - 06.1990

FINANCIAL PLANNING CERTIFICATE - Financial Services

FSA
1999 -
Ryan Blair