ABEED RAZA

** ******** ****, **** *******, Bucks, HP11 2PL

Tel: 075*-***-**** (Mobile) Email: acguw0@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am an Economics, Finance and Banking graduate looking for a challenging

position in a dynamic company which will make best use of my skills,

education and experience and enable further personal and professional

development.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated Economics, Finance and Banking

graduate, who enjoys being part of, as well as leading a successful and

productive team. Has proven skills in Economics as well as Finance and

Banking within a highly pressurised working environment; is now looking for

a challenging position in a dynamic company in finance, banking or FX

trading.

ACHIEVEMENTS

. Degree in Economics, Finance and Banking

. Overcame fear of vertigo

. Travelled in Middle East and East Asia

. Prefect in Middle and Secondary Schools

CAREER SUMMARY

September 2010- Present Sales Executive, Claims Advisory Group

This is a 100% telephone based cold calling sales role where I am working

for one the country's leading PPI recovery companies. My duties included

selling to consumers who have previously taken out a loan at some point in

time and was targeted on putting together 9 full leads to be put forward

for a claim, this lead involved a letter of engagement, previous loan

information, bank account information and bank details. I achieved 13 per

day on average and Claims Advisory would take 39% of successful claims.

Commission was paid on the pack coming back in so excellent rapport

building and communication skills had to be utilised as well as having a

firm understanding of financial products and current economic affairs

April 2010- August 2010 Premier Sales and Service Adviser, Barclays

Bank,

I was involved in organising, interacting and executing client facing

transactions on a daily basis. Experience in sending, receiving and

resolving international money transfers and problem solving in FOREX

transfers/issues. Dealing with high net worth clients and selling them

financial products such as bonds, ISA's and other Premier products over the

telephone as well. Understanding clients problems on an individual by

individual basis and providing the appropriate financial advice

accordingly.

March 2009- March 2010 Nights GA (Grocery) Tesco Store, High Wycombe

Part of the night staff at the High Wycombe store working on the Grocery

Department whilst offering support to Fresh and Dairy Department.

Responsible for completing the Home bake and Household Isle to time scales

and offering support on other isles such as Crisps, meat, drinks etc. I

built up excellent relationships with my colleagues and my managers. I was

working to timed deadlines as to when to complete these isles to the best

standards.

September 2008- March 2009 Assistant Quantity Surveyor Air Sector -

Heathrow T2B Project,

Turner & Townsend Management Consultancy, Heathrow

The T2B project is currently the largest Infrastructural undertaking for

Heathrow Airport as an estimated half a billion project. The commission

required consultancy work to provide the most effective cost plan /

representation of the finished pier for our client BAA. The role required

my assistance in preparing the cost build up for the Infrastructure and

Civil, this was completed through the use of various cost modelling methods

and procurement strategies. My numerate background provided the foundation

to complete this work. The use of IT packages included Excel, Integra, Cato

and CAD which I became very accustomed to.

The numerical based role did provide large variety, as cost managers

responsibility was placed on us to ensure contracts were complied /

completed and sent out to contractors. Effective cost management was

extended to ensure payments were made correcting and within framework

agreements.

As a Client Site Project strong emphasis was placed on building

relationships with the client. A professional manner was exerted at all

times when engaging with the client, contractors, suppliers and competing

businesses to complete very specific tasks, often to timed deadlines.

July 2006-October 2006 Cashier/Personal banker, Barclays Bank, High

Wycombe

I was involved in organising, interacting and executing client facing

transactions on a daily basis. Primary experience in sending, receiving and

resolving international money transfers and problem solving in FOREX

transfers/issues. Different financial products such as ISA's and various

bank accounts were advised to customers. There were strong elements of a

sales role present in the role because making sales leads for credit cards,

new bank accounts, mortgages formed part of the job.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2003-2007: University of Portsmouth: (BSc) Hons, Economics, Finance and

Banking

o 3rd year, Economics for International Financial Management, Travel

and Tourism Macroeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Travel and Tourism

Microeconomics, European Economic Integration, Economics of Corporate

Finance, Economics of Corporate Investment Policy, Regional and Local

Economic Analysis, Classical and Radical Economic Ideas, Regional and Local

Economic Policy, International Banking.

o 2nd year, Business Finance and the Financial Environment, Economics

Workshop 2, Economics of Insurance and Investment 1, Quantitative Economics

2, Quantitative Economics 3, Banking and Financial Structure, Economics

Workshop 3, Introduction to International Trade, Introduction to

Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomics.

o 1st year, Introduction to Quantitative Economics, Financial

Accounting,

Economics 1, Money and Power, IT Skills, Costing Fundamentals, Economics 2,

World Wealth and Poverty, Quantitative Economics 1.

2000-2003: Henley College: A levels- English Literature

(C) Psychology (C) Sociology (C)

1996-2000: The Cressex School: GCSE 7 A-C's including A

in English

KEY SKILLS

. Effective leadership and delegation skills

. Well-motivated and able to reach goals set at workplaces.

. Proven ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

. Excellent communication skills, able to work on my own and a team

player

. Clear presentation skills developed through University

. Extensive knowledge Internet use and research competence

. Good knowledge of all Microsoft packages: Word, Access, Excel, and

Power Point. Excellent working knowledge of Econometric Packages:

SPSS, PcGive and Eviews.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 14/01/1984 Driving Licence: Full/Clean

Nationality: British

SPOKEN LANGUAGES

Excellent Urdu, Excellent Punjabi and Basic French

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

. Enjoy reading the Financial Times, and Investors Chronicles.

. Investor on the stock market with a diversified portfolio

. Keen interest in martial arts

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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