Dynamic and results-driven banking professional with proven expertise in SME business banking, client acquisition, and commercial lending. Former Local Business Manager at Metro Bank UK, managing a high-value portfolio of 1,000+ SME clients valued over £100 million. Proven track record in driving revenue growth, structuring complex financial solutions, and cultivating strategic partnerships.
Expert in delivering client-centric financial advisory services across lending, deposits, cash management, and risk mitigation. Adept at navigating diverse regulatory environments (FCA, PRA, AML/KYC) with transferable expertise to UAE's Central Bank and DFSA frameworks. Technologically savvy with hands-on experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Power BI, and digital banking tools. A trusted leader known for exceeding onboarding targets, mentoring teams, and strengthening community outreach — now seeking to contribute to a forward-thinking financial institution in the UAE.
• Managed and grew a commercial portfolio of 1,000+ SME clients, exceeding £100 million in value, focusing on high-quality service delivery and long-term strategic advisory.
• Delivered customized financial solutions including Business Loans, Overdrafts, Asset Finance, and Invoice Discounting — aligning with each client's sector, cash flow, and growth trajectory.
• Consistently exceeded quarterly acquisition and lending targets, maintaining a 100% success rate in onboarding new business accounts.
• Led relationship development efforts by hosting regular business networking sessions and representing the bank at external SME and Chamber-of-Commerce events.
• Championed digital onboarding and relationship tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, and FullCircl to improve lead generation, customer insights, and portfolio performance.
• Acted as a mentor and subject-matter expert for complex account structures, AML/KYC compliance, and financial documentation, enhancing team capability and client turnaround times.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with credit, compliance, and regional managers to maintain credit quality while enabling business growth.
• Fast-tracked to expert-level certification in account opening, branch operations, and regulatory compliance including FCA, PRA, and Anti-Money Laundering standards.
• Delivered high-impact customer service and maintained 95%+ accuracy in client onboarding, ensuring "Right First Time" principles and audit-readiness.
• Partnered with commercial teams to pre-qualify and prepare SME clients for business account onboarding and financial product applications.
• Resolved escalated customer service and transaction issues with efficiency and empathy, improving branch-level customer satisfaction scores.
• Delivered customer-centric service and hands-on technical support for office automation equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal client experience.
• Built strong B2B client relationships by tailoring service agreements, offering technical consultations, and executing post-service follow-ups.
• Developed early skills in relationship management, issue resolution, and technical training — foundations for later success in financial services.
3x Employee of the Month at Metro Bank for exceeding customer satisfaction targets, delivering error-free account processes, and driving team performance.