wlouise999
(Previously: Director, Banking Focus On Sales/ Proj Mgt)
Highly-driven, focused individual with Banking deal origination, project management, finance business development and research skills, seeking a new career challenge with a particular passion for technology. Strong knowledge of financial markets, processes, compliance, legal, plus added experience from a consulting background. Trades own portfolio actively – also, a DeFi advocate.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $100,000
Hourly rate: $25
Nationality: 🇸🇬 Singapore
Residency: 🇸🇬 Singapore
Experience
Director, Financing
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited 2014 - 2025
Deal origination (sales), structuring, execution. Spearheaded origination and execution of $5B in new Oil & Gas and Power/Energy transactions across the Middle East, driving a 150% increase in departmental assets and 200% revenue growth over five years. Drove multiple 'Green' financings through proactive management of stakeholder and client alignment, successfully securing industry awards for the bank. Championed Sustainability initiatives and KPI reporting. Structured and negotiated complex financing solutions and term sheets, delivering mutually beneficial outcomes with robust economics and tax-efficient features for both the bank and its clients. Directed end-to-end execution of complex, multi-jurisdictional deals within a global bank—managing credit analysis, committee approvals, risk, compliance, and funds flow in highly time-sensitive deal situations. Mentored junior team members through targeted technical training, task delegation, and a high-motivation environment—resulting in successful promotions, deep competency development, and sustained engagement.
CFO Leadership Program, MBA Associate
Novartis AG 2012 - 2014
Analyzed using TM1 and Excel/BI detailed incoming data to provide strategic takeaways for Group CFO's team; provided key support on crucial monthly reporting processes--contributed to critical financial closing processes. Executed strategic projects re: Price/Volume tradeoffs and headcount—delivering topline and savings insights. Accounting – oversaw successful monthly book-closing for Animal Health business using SAP.
Strategy and Finance Senior Associate
Sorouh Real Estate (now part of Aldar Properties) 2009 - 2010
Conducted Joint Venture profitability analysis which led to the divestment of a $1M construction business. Led 2010 Strategic Planning/KPI Process, successfully saving firm $2M in prior year’s consultancy fees. Designed proposals for $5M new business that drove strategic talks with Abu Dhabi royalty.
Management Consultant Associate
Marakon Associates (now part of Charles River) 2006 - 2008
Used analytics for Monte Carlo model to help BP identify passive risks, leading to rollout of successful mitigation. Analyzed / critiqued insurer Prudential UK's pan-Asia offering, which led to bold strategic reconfiguration.
Skills
business-development
operations
project-manager
sales
english