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Rahat Khan

Nairobi

Summary

Results- oriented professional with profound experience in a range of industries. Client-focused individual with an MBA and diverse experience in customer service, business development and operations. Collaborative communicator to build relationships with both clients and business audiences. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Avisor/Coach

Freelance
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2018 - Current
  • Conduct in depth analysis of clients financial needs
  • Provide ethical, objective and holistic financial planning advice to clients.
  • Managed relationships with outside vendors such as attorneys, accountants, when necessary.
  • Coach and empower employed individuals by creating and sharing motivational vision plans.

Relationship Manager -Priority and International

Standard Chartered Bank
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Conducted regular client meetings to assess progress, discuss opportunities for growth, and address any concerns.
  • Planned and conducted formal activities such as networking events and sales promotions.
  • Successfully managed and maintained a client portfolio of 200 high-net worth clients.
  • Knowledge and experience of financial markets and banking across Africa
  • Proactively offered insights and crafted tailored and innovative financial solutions/investments (local and international) for the clients.
  • Developed processes for tracking key performance indicators such as customer retention rates and overall satisfaction scores.

General Manager Operations and Business

Regus
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Monitored customer leases for expired contracts and took appropriate action to resolve them quickly.
  • Implemented strategies for improving customer experience through enhanced product offerings or improved service delivery.
  • Assessed employee performance and provided feedback regarding areas of strength or improvement opportunities.
  • Acquired, lead and supervised a team of 6, providing physical office management and
    administration of daily operations.
  • Managed training programs for new employees, including orientation and onboarding activities.

Relationship Manager

Imperial Bank Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2011 - 04.2014
  • Achieved client loyalty through quality, productivity, service and proactive management.
  • Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
  • Generated reports regarding customer interactions, performance metrics, and revenue goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions within the company's CRM system.
  • Conducted regular market research to identify and execute new business
    development opportunities

Head Customer Services, Branch Manager Parklands

Gulf African Bank
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2008 - 07.2011
  • Pioneered in setting up the 1 st branch of the bank, Implementing the new software, systems and
    procedures including workflows.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Trained branch managers and CRM specialists on the operational workflows of the department.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction of 83% as head of department.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained and updated knowledge on shariah through continuing education and advanced training.

Banch Manager, Parklands, Nairobi

  • Led and established a team of sales professionals on business development to mobilize deposits whilst achieving challenging goals.
  • Successfully led the day to day operations and administrative duties of the branch.
  • Managed customer relations department and delegated day to day operations developing direct
    reports.

Education

MBA - Strategic Management

United States International University (USIU)
Nairobi
08-2001

Skills

  • Articulate communication skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Coaching proficiency
  • Customer Portfolio Management
  • New Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • P&L Management

Languages

Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Avisor/Coach

Freelance
04.2018 - Current

Relationship Manager -Priority and International

Standard Chartered Bank
05.2016 - 07.2017

General Manager Operations and Business

Regus
08.2014 - 01.2015

Relationship Manager

Imperial Bank Limited
09.2011 - 04.2014

Head Customer Services, Branch Manager Parklands

Gulf African Bank
10.2008 - 07.2011

MBA - Strategic Management

United States International University (USIU)
Rahat Khan