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Thisin Anju Fernando

Thisin Anju Fernando

Summary

A strategic, client-centric Transaction Banker with success in spearheading best-in-class Implementation & Customer Service solutions for Digital Transformation in Payments, Collections, Receivables, Complex Liquidity solutions. Extensive experience in e-Banking and in managing global/regional requirements of clients, strategizing Digital Banking roadmap and in establishing market leadership in implementing innovative solutions to streamline the banking proposition for clients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President | Global Payments Solutions

HSBC Bank
05.2023 - Current
  • Driven RFPs (Request for Proposals) with the RM, Sales, Client Integration and Client services team. Focus on delivering the best and fair solutions for the customer.
  • Time to Money - Ensured efficient turnaround time and working closely with stakeholders and customer groups for smooth implementation with prompt response on queries for quicker revenue generation.
  • End-to-End governance of the implementation cycle with over 90% satisfaction in providing best in class Digital Banking solutions for corporate clients
  • Created new client on-boarding, monetization and product implementation solutions, resulting in increased efficiency, revenue growth, better automation and improved risk management.
  • Spearheaded the digital transformation of clients by migrating to an automated and self-serving tools
  • Crafting complex Digital solutions through innovation and seamless integration, resulting in efficiency to clients
  • Conducted over 600 dedicated Service Reviews annually with key clients to identify new business opportunities
  • In a highly KPI driven environment, built new quality matrices (Tableau) to track service quality of teams
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.

Manager | Regional Client Implementation

HSBC Bank Middle East
09.2015 - 04.2023

• Leading projects for Global/Multinational clients which require consistent communication
and follow-ups to ensure timely completion.
• Responsible for end-to-end implementation of Global Liquidity and Cash Management
(GLCM) solutions. Managing Legal Customer agreements to ensure quick execution of
documentation to kick off the implementation process.
• SWIFTnet and API setups for customers to ensure a fast-tracked onboarding and
coordinating customer training to ensure a successful go-live.
• Driven RFP with the RM, Sales, Client Integration and Client services team. Focus on
delivering the best and fair solutions for the customer.
• Identifying strategies and supporting in streamlining processes & procedures to improve
business efficiency.
• Time to Money - Ensured efficient turnaround time and working closely with stakeholders
and customer groups for smooth implementation with prompt response on queries for quicker
revenue generation.
• Strong collaboration with senior management, legal, products, sales, client integration and
servicing functions.

Assistant Manager | Regional Client Implementation

HSBC Bank Middle East
02.2013 - 09.2015

Education

Qualify Level 7 Diploma in Accounting And Finance - Accounting And Finance

Catalyst of Academics
United Kingdom
2021

MBA - Business Administration

University of Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
2021

Skills

Regional Imps expertise

Passionate Digital Transformer

Client Relationship Manager

Cash Management Specialist

Client Centricity Advocate

Skilled Project Manager

Client Service Specialist

Self-Motivated & Driven

Timeline

Vice President | Global Payments Solutions

HSBC Bank
05.2023 - Current

Manager | Regional Client Implementation

HSBC Bank Middle East
09.2015 - 04.2023

Assistant Manager | Regional Client Implementation

HSBC Bank Middle East
02.2013 - 09.2015

Qualify Level 7 Diploma in Accounting And Finance - Accounting And Finance

Catalyst of Academics

MBA - Business Administration

University of Gloucestershire
Thisin Anju Fernando