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Ekaterina  Lapshina

Ekaterina Lapshina

Geneva

Summary

With over 15 years of work experience in financial services, I am an expert in trade finance and commodity trading with a DAS from HEC, UniGe. In my current role as a Senior Trade Finance Specialist at Credit Suisse I work with a diverse and global team to provide innovative solutions and excellent service to customers in today's rapidly changing and challenging global environment. I am passionate about fostering long-term, trusting relations with clients and partners, navigating the growing and developing commodity industry.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Trade Finance Officer

Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd
09.2014 - Current
  • Complied with established internal compliance controls and risk management policies/directives.
  • Negotiated and executed complex trade finance transactions with international clients.
  • Discussed trade financing products options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
  • Worked with clients and trade companies to find optimal instruments/solutions for trade financing.
  • Liaised with customers and internal financial institutions & risk management teams to identify the newest global political strategy challenges to trade financing.

Managing Partner

Aridan Executive Search
02.2011 - 12.2012
  • Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of top candidates.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.

Creator, Owner & Managing Director

Ormarra Group
01.2008 - 12.2011
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
  • Provided outstanding goods and service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
  • Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
  • Prepared and presented reports on status of projects and initiatives.
  • Negotiated contracts with partners to give equitable terms to all parties.
  • Monitored partner performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.

Education

MBA -

Webster University
Geneva, Switzerland
08.2007

Master Of Arts - International Relations And Affairs

Webster University
Geneva, Switzerland
08.2005

BA - International Relations

Webster University
Geneva, Switzerland
08.2003

High School Diploma -

College Du Léman
Versoix, Geneva
08.1999

Skills

  • Global Commodities Trading expertise
  • All trade finance instruments
  • Trading Operations
  • Advance Corporate Finance
  • Strategy development & competition analysis
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Quick assimilation of all new
  • Excellent resistance to challenges, changing environment & stress management skills
  • Communication & Negotiation
  • Complex Problem solving
  • Flexibility
  • Time management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Hedging Service Expertise
  • Customer Oriented Transactions

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Compliance, Foreign Institutions, Risk & Relations Managers teams in the successful development of trade fiance deals.
  • Participated in by introducing electronic trade documentation software for peruse of banks and trading companies.
  • Resolved compliance, bank to bank financing, risk management and other issues with diligence and efficiency. .


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)

Certification

  • Cambridge University: Certificate of Communicative Skills in English Language
  • Certificate of Alliance Française
  • Webster University Certificate Migration and Refugee Studies



Additional Information

I am mother-tongue fluent in English, French and Russian, with experienced notions of Spanish and Arabic. I lived in Morocco for 4 years, created and successfully run my own business there. I enjoy learning, I am easily adaptable to new environments and people. I work well in set time frames, am stress resilient, am a greta timekeeper. I work well independently and also great within team settings.

Timeline

Senior Trade Finance Officer

Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd
09.2014 - Current

Managing Partner

Aridan Executive Search
02.2011 - 12.2012

Creator, Owner & Managing Director

Ormarra Group
01.2008 - 12.2011

MBA -

Webster University

Master Of Arts - International Relations And Affairs

Webster University

BA - International Relations

Webster University

High School Diploma -

College Du Léman
Ekaterina Lapshina