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Shenahl Samarasinghe

Hertfordshire/London

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic thinking, relationship-building, and managing high-volume client portfolios. Demonstrates proficiency in trend analysis, customer service, and technical report writing. Possesses in-depth knowledge of credit products and business development techniques. Committed to leveraging skills to drive business growth and enhance client satisfaction.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Private banking relationship manager

Virgin Money
London
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Updated clients on new financial products for improved investment possibilities.
  • Analysed risk across client assets, maintaining investment security.
  • Complied with relevant regulatory processes with comprehensive understanding of risk management.
  • Daily portfolio management with a client book of over 1300 clients and a mortgage lending book exceeding £100m.
  • Enforced compliance with financial regulations and fraud detection techniques to safeguard against suspicious activity.
  • Built effective networks across business areas, fostering relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging collaboration.

Bank manager

Virgin Money
St Albans
12.2016 - 04.2021
  • Carried out thorough customer assessments to minimise financial risk.
  • Reviewed performance metrics to identify required process improvements.
  • Reviewed regular financial reports to monitor bank progress against goals set out earlier in year.
  • Coached and developed banking staff to consistently meet and exceed performance objectives.
  • · Providing technical support for all levels of banking via telephone, email & face to face.
  • · Collaborated with my regional manager to lead CRM campaigns for the south of England.

Assistant Store Manager

Monsoon UK
London
09.2011 - 07.2016
  • Monitored sales performances daily, identified slow-moving products and took corrective actions promptly.
  • Attended to customer needs promptly, leading shop teams by example.
  • Led daily operations to maintain smooth store running.
  • Delegated tasks to staff to meet daily service requirements.
  • Supported management in recruitment and staff development processes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Television Production with Film Studies

University of Chester
Chester
09/2007 - 05/2010

A-Levels - English Literature/Language, Media Studies & Food Technology

Verulam School
St. Albans
09/2005 - 03/2007

GCSEs - 11 GCSE's

Verulam School
St Albans, Hertfordshire
09/2000 - 05/2005

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Relationship-building
  • High-volume client portfolios
  • Trend analysis expertise
  • Customer Service
  • Technical report writing
  • Credit products knowledge
  • Business development techniques

Languages

Sinhalese
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private banking relationship manager

Virgin Money
04.2021 - 05.2024

Bank manager

Virgin Money
12.2016 - 04.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Monsoon UK
09.2011 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Television Production with Film Studies

University of Chester
09/2007 - 05/2010

A-Levels - English Literature/Language, Media Studies & Food Technology

Verulam School
09/2005 - 03/2007

GCSEs - 11 GCSE's

Verulam School
09/2000 - 05/2005
Shenahl Samarasinghe