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Fabio Sarao

Fabio Sarao

Head Cash Management & Liquidty Investement Solutions MEA
Abu Dhabi

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director, Head of Cash Management Middle East & Africa

BNP Paribas SA
Abu Dhabi
11.2017 - Current
  • - accountable for Business Dev./Sales, Product, Implementation and Servicing for MEA
  • - managing banking liabilities
  • - Executive Committee Member within CIB MEA
  • - interact with Bank Associations/Central Bank to voice the Bank's interest
  • - Leading and supervising teams of 10+
  • - Steer the digital banking transformation and adapt group wide F2B standards
  • - Launched an ISO certified a Project Management governance
  • - Design and execute global strategies to deliver synergies across geographical diversifications

Executive Director, Head of Cash Management Switzerland

BNP Paribas Suisse SA
Zurich/Geneva
01.2015 - 10.2017
  • - Sales, Product Management, and Implementation direct leadership
  • - Leading a team of 6 direct reports (5VP and 1TB Graduate) and supervising ITO sub-teams
  • - Ensure latest Product and System development according to Group guidelines and market demand
  • - Maximized customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service
  • - Prepared accurate budgets, performance reports and PnL analysis

Director, Head of Cash Management Corporates Switzerland

Deutsche Bank AG
Zurich
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • - Leading a team of 7 direct reports (1D, 2VP, 2AVP, Team Assistant) and supervising ITO sub-teams
  • - Actively manage assigned portfolio, including key Swiss MNC, Commodity Traders and NBFI's
  • - Developing sales strategies and targets for key EMEA client portfolio
  • - Foster and leverage client relationships to steadily increase market share
  • - accountable for delivering the GTS platform for assigned clients Portfolio
  • - Initiate customer calling schedule to strengthen business relationships

EMEA Sector Head Cash Management Commodity Traders

Deutsche Bank AG
Zurich
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • - Established a centralized Cash Management coverage Hub for the Commodity Traders and supervising entire EMEA, incl
  • Russia/CIS clients
  • - Designated Sales resources and aligned to Coverage/Origination Model
  • - Structured a dedicated Concierge Desk for respective Sector client

EMEA Trade and Cash Industry Head, Healthcare & Pharma

Deutsche Bank AG
Zurich
03.2012 - 12.2013

Vice President, Senior Sales Manager

Deutsche Bank AG
Zurich
12.2007 - 12.2010

Vice President, Senior Implementation Manager

Citigroup
London
09.2006 - 11.2007

Head of Cash Management

Panalpina Worldtransport (Holding) Ltd
Basel
11.2002 - 07.2006

Cash Manager

Roche Vitamins Europe Ltd
Basel
10.2000 - 10.2002

Laboratory Biology technician

F. Hoffmann - La Roche AG
Basel
01.1995 - 01.2000

Finance Police Officer

Guardia di Finanza, Ministry of Finance

Summary

Over 25 years’ experience in the banking (ex-Deutsche Bank and Citi) and Corporate Treasury sector (F. Hoffman-La Roche AG and Panalpina), with a successful track record in deal origination as well as managing multinational clients on top of implementing various Group Treasury efficiency projects (IHB, Payment factory, Netting Setups, Cash Pooling, SWIFTNet connectivity, treasury policies). Proven ability to manage commercial teams to originate strategic transactions, ensuring a risk awareness mindset.

Supervising sales teams located in multiple countries within Europe and MEA including Eurozone, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar Kuwait and South-Africa. Further leading Cash Management and Liquidity Management transaction banking products to over 1000+ clients, i.e. Strategic Corporates, MNC, GRE’s and NBFI/SWF; driving growth strategy to expand client portfolio and market share whilst upholding strict regulatory protocols.

Develop and enhance Cash Management Products by adapting highest standards and regulatory requirements, pushing the boundaries to the extend of a constant evolving Corporate Treasury Landscape. Supervising a seamless Implementation and Customer service governance by fostering a ‘can-do’ attitude mindset within the various teams.

Having previously served 7 years within large and head-quartered Group Treasury Organizations, I am passionate about integrating and promoting lates Treasury trends and best practices; balancing a healthy customer experience inclusion and expansion with a focus on deliver added value to companies and banking ecosystems, with a solid track records and proven clients accolade in award winning solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business And Engineering Management

University of Applied Science - FHBB
Basel
06.1999 - 07.2001

Essential of Leadership -

Business School of London
London
05.2011 - 05.2011

Skills

Operations management

Staff management

Team collaboration

Client relationships

Mentoring and training

Business planning

Strategic planning

Budget development

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

New business launch

Human resources management

Organizational development

Digital transformation

International expansion

Revenue growth

Sales leadership

Cybersecurity management

Cross-functional team leadership

Decision-making

Business management

Business leadership

Team leadership

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service

Employee motivation

Customer relations

Performance improvement

Staff hiring

P&L management

Management team building

Business growth initiatives

Relationship building

Revenue generation

Organizational structuring

Performance evaluation and monitoring

Effective leader

Performance improvements

Staff development

Sales strategies

Budget control

Price structuring

Hiring and onboarding

Performance evaluations

Customer retention

Process improvements

Client account management

Sales tracking

Delegation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10+ staff members.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Managing Director, Head of Cash Management Middle East & Africa

BNP Paribas SA
11.2017 - Current

Executive Director, Head of Cash Management Switzerland

BNP Paribas Suisse SA
01.2015 - 10.2017

EMEA Sector Head Cash Management Commodity Traders

Deutsche Bank AG
01.2014 - 12.2014

EMEA Trade and Cash Industry Head, Healthcare & Pharma

Deutsche Bank AG
03.2012 - 12.2013

Essential of Leadership -

Business School of London
05.2011 - 05.2011

Director, Head of Cash Management Corporates Switzerland

Deutsche Bank AG
01.2011 - 12.2014

Vice President, Senior Sales Manager

Deutsche Bank AG
12.2007 - 12.2010

Vice President, Senior Implementation Manager

Citigroup
09.2006 - 11.2007

Head of Cash Management

Panalpina Worldtransport (Holding) Ltd
11.2002 - 07.2006

Cash Manager

Roche Vitamins Europe Ltd
10.2000 - 10.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business And Engineering Management

University of Applied Science - FHBB
06.1999 - 07.2001

Laboratory Biology technician

F. Hoffmann - La Roche AG
01.1995 - 01.2000

Finance Police Officer

Guardia di Finanza, Ministry of Finance
Fabio SaraoHead Cash Management & Liquidty Investement Solutions MEA