Resume

Banking professional with nearly 20 years of experience across international banking, trade finance, structured transactions, and client relationship management.

Extensive experience in EMEA markets, risk & governance frameworks, and cross-border transaction environments, with a strong institutional banking background in global financial institutions. (Citibank, Deutsche Bank).

Multilingual (French native, full professional English, professional Italian, proficient Arabic) with early wealth management exposure to high-net-worth clients ( professional athletes ).

Mobility

French national who recently relocated to Lake Como region (Italy, e.g., Como or border areas) while working in Lugano / Ticino (Switzerland) as a cross-border commuter.

Motivated to pursue career in finance, banking operations, and insurance in Lugano's financial centre.

EU citizen, eligible for Swiss G Permit.

Core Competencies

• Trade Finance (Letters of Credit, CAD, Documentary Collections).

• Structured Finance & Transaction Support.

• Client Portfolio & Relationship Management (EMEA focus).

• Banking Operations / Middle Office.

• Risk Management, Controls & Governance.

• Escalation & Stakeholder Coordination.

• Cross-Border Transaction Processing.

• Compliance & Regulatory Reporting (ESMA, etc.).

Experience

DEUTSCHE BANK Dublin, Ireland - ASSOCIATE. May 23 - February 26

Managed portfolio of institutional clients and structured finance deals across USA, UK, France, and Italy; acted as senior Relationship Manager and escalation point for client service teams, 98% satisfaction, 95%+ retention.

● Oversaw transaction lifecycle: coordinated with clients, counterparties, legal, and internal teams to ensure efficient processing, settlement, and resolution of inquiries. Built multi-branch solutions; -35% manual reconciliation, -20% idle cash. Managed 120+ structures; -25% settlement time.

● Developed junior team members (Italian market); maintained high-quality client service standards in a fast-paced environment. Automated cash sweeping/pooling for Italian clients, cutting reconciliation by 30% and idle cash by 18%.

● Reviewed transaction documentation with legal teams; generated/delivered compliance reports (ESMA), payment schedules, and managed daily cash operations. Ensured 100% ESMA compliance; €450M daily liquidity positioned.

ACCENTURE -  ( Facebook – Whatsapp ) - Global Management.
 Dublin, Ireland
Trust and Safety Content Review Associate. Jan 2021 - March 23

BUSINESS TRAVEL CONSULTANT - Taste Trails France / Dublin Nov 19 - May 20

Organized a trade mission in France for Bord Bia / The Irish Food Board for Irish based food entrepreneurs, (in French language)

CITIBANK – Global Investment Bank and Financial Services.  Dublin, Ireland

Cash and Trade Processing Analyst 2.  November 2018  to August 2019

ACCENTURE /GOOGLE - Global Management Consulting and Professional Services. Dublin, Ireland

Partners Customer Service Support French.  February 2018 -September 2018 

SIDETRADE  Provides Financial customer relationship Management solutions. Dublin,Ireland

Cash Collector - December 2016 – July 2017

CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK  International Banking Group. Lyon, France

Business Consultant - November 2015 - June 2016

LRK – Wealth Management Company. Lyon, France

Relationship Manager - September 2014 - September 2015

MUTUELLE DES MOTARDS  Insurance Industry. Lyon, France

Account Manager  - March 2003 - August 2014

BERTELSMANN Communication Service Nancy,France.  

Customer Service Executive - January 2000 - March 2001

Education

Skills / Attributes

Organized, Communicative, Empathetic, Collaborative, Team Player.

Languages

French - Native

English - Fluent

Italian - Fluent

Arabic - Proficient

References

Deborah Daly. Citi Bank. HR Shared Servies HRSS, Tel +353 1 6225050

Karine Veillot. Mutuelle Des Motards Compagny. Department Manager. +33 607575870

Mahia Dhif. Credit Agricole Bank Senior Assistant Director. +33 622793928. dhif@ca-centrest.fr

Louis Rolland Leffe. RK – Wealth Management Company Consultant Management. +33 6 71 05 80 35

Voluntary Work

Dublin City Volunteer Centre: St Vincent’s de Paul, Dublin, Ireland

Action Contre La Faim - Action Against Hunger. Humanitarian Organisation. Lyon, France.

Hobbies

Leisure: Boxing, Climbing, Zumba,

Travel: Asia, America, Africa, Europe.

Contact Saba

Email Saba