Aiden Mc Laughlin
Havelock North,Hawkes Bay
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Risk Manager
Westpac New Zealand Limited
02.2021 - Current
- Leading by example in all areas of Business Excellence.
- Ongoing 2IC responsibilities for the whole team.
- Successfully leading the team when Senior Manager - Business Excellence is on leave/unavailable.
- Positively leading/contributing to Business Excellence team meetings and wider bank forum meetings.
- Developing close working relationships with multiple team leaders and team members across the whole bank.
- Working with business partners across the bank on multiple remediation projects, becoming a 'go to' employee in Business Excellence matters.
- Proactively challenging existing methods and pushing to make positive changes to benefit all.
- Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximising team performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarding new employees with training.
- Assisting in organising and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Business Manager
Westpac New Zealand Limited
10.2011 - 01.2021
- Relationship managing a SME portfolio of 150+ connections with turnover between $500k and $2.0m (with some exceptions) in all facets of their personal and business banking requirements.
- Actively pursuing new to bank prospect opportunities, via referral sources (i.e. Westpac’s Commercial team, existing customers, intermediary contacts), networking, market research, cold calling and then successfully on-boarding them as new Westpac customers, ensuring that all AML (Anti Money Laundering) legislation is adhered to.
- Completing lending applications in relation to new & existing facilities, Problem Loan Reports, Memorandum of Document Releases, excess requests. opening accounts, Online Banking support, Business Online requests.
- Key achievements include being the leading SME Business Manager in the Lower North Island region in FY 16/17 and 17/18, consistently being one of the leading Business Managers and Equipment Finance deal writers in the country (number of deals written per year) and receiving multiple Internal Monthly ‘Legend’ Awards and nominations.
- Leading a weekly conference call of my peers, where best practice, good news stories and concerns were discussed; any matters that need escalation were then dealt with by myself as appropriate and feedback provided back to these colleagues.
- Supporting branch colleagues where possible, providing experience and guidance to assist their respective day to day roles.
Commercial Analyst
Westpac New Zealand Limited
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Structured and presented business cases for credit recommendation.
- Performed other duties to support goals and objectives of relationship management teams.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and overall strategies.
Credit Risk Analyst
MF Global UK Limited
09.2005 - 04.2010
- Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine credit limit feasibility.
- Performed semi-annual account credit limit reviews and credit increase review requests from financial service and sales teams.
- Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, bank/personal guarantees and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
Senior Accounts Analyst
Gelfand Rennert Feldman & Brown LLP
09.2001 - 08.2005
- Supported Account Manager with incoming inquiries from existing clients.
- Participated in regularly scheduled feedback and information exchange sessions with key business partners.
- Generated comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk assessment.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
Finance/Quality Manager
The British Accreditation Bureau
02.1999 - 08.2001
- Lead Auditor on “QMP” (Quality Standard for Mail Production) Project, auditing over 100 mailing houses throughout the UK.
- Internal audits to ISO:9000 standard, weekly stocktaking and purchasing, preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.
- Preparation of Annual Returns, quarterly Value Added Tax (GST) Return, weekly cash flow statements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
London Guildhall University
LondonLead Auditor ISO: 9000
SGS UK Ltd
LondonA-Levels: Politics, Economics, Mathematics
Christ The King 6th Form College
LondonSkills
- Time Management
- Expectation Setting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Policy Implementation
Timeline
Business Risk Manager
Westpac New Zealand Limited
02.2021 - Current
Business Manager
Westpac New Zealand Limited
10.2011 - 01.2021
Commercial Analyst
Westpac New Zealand Limited
07.2010 - 09.2011
Credit Risk Analyst
MF Global UK Limited
09.2005 - 04.2010
Senior Accounts Analyst
Gelfand Rennert Feldman & Brown LLP
09.2001 - 08.2005
Finance/Quality Manager
The British Accreditation Bureau
02.1999 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
London Guildhall University
Lead Auditor ISO: 9000
SGS UK Ltd
A-Levels: Politics, Economics, Mathematics
Christ The King 6th Form College
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