OUSMANE A. TRAORE
NYC
Summary
Take on new challenges in a dynamic environment where entrepreneurship experience, international background and financial markets skills can add value. Expertise in RFP & RFQ - Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis/Modeling - Market Trends- Business development - Fund management- investment securities- Syndication- Capital markets- Sustainability Investment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Finance
RITIS GROUP
2018.01 - 2024.12
- Worked with lenders to discuss project financing and assisted in loan structuring and syndication
- Conducted extensive research on Oil and gas storage market to support suppliers' negotiations
- Keep management and project sponsors abreast of project developments by setting up periodic reviews
- Conducted financial analysis and risk assessment for potential debt and equity investors
- Developed plans to alleviate finance issues and ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and goals are attained
Investment Manager
INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE /BIIC
2016.11 - 2018.01
- Managed Client accounts and investment recommendations for over 200 accounts to Increase accounts gross revenue by 15% plus
- Developed strategies to minimize risk exposures
- Communicated market developments, portfolio changes and annual performance information to clients
- Provided strategy advice to high-net-worth clients
- Developed and presented detailed analysis of investment performance, portfolio attributes and benchmark composition to evaluate investment strategies
Investment Manager
ARAVT GLOBAL INVESTMENT
2014.03 - 2016.10
- Managed Client accounts and investment recommendations
- Serve as primary lead for European clients onboarding and new investment strategies implementation
- Rebalance, recommend, execute trends, and implement portfolio change
- Account reconciliation and appropriate portfolio allocation proposals.
- Developed Investment performance Analysis , portfolio attributes and benchmark composition to evaluate investment strategies.
Financial Brokerage Analyst & Client Relationships
JH. DARBIE &CO
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Equity research and weekly market presentations with explanation of ratings (buy, neutral, and sell)
- Increased brokers revenues through new accounts acquisition
- Co-Developed a client base through cold calling, market research, and networking
- Researched and shared recommendations on stock market trends and economic forecasts to support portfolio decisions
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EUROPE/US, SPORTSWAYS
2009.01 - 2013.01
- The US based Ouscar and its French-based sister company Sportsways.fr, originally focused on automotive and later diversified their activities and source of revenues to other areas: Automotive business: initially catered to European professional soccer players and High Net Worth Individual Clients; Organized and coordinated overseas export operations
- Real Estate: developed and executed a real estate hedging system to temporarily lock prices and potentially generate profits (similar to 6-8 month forward on real estate assets)
- Equipment Procurement: negotiated provisioning of servers overseas through government contracts
- Tactical Communications Equipment: negotiated contracts with Datron World Communications, SorracCom and overseas Government for over $10 million notional.
Sales Consultant
NCR FRANCE, ST DENIS
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Europe, Middle East, Africa Outsourced Services & Global Procurement Prepared RFPs, floating tenders and conducts public bid openings, negotiations for competitive and noncompetitive procurements
- Met with clients to discuss the scope of the project, and used consultative sales approach to understand their needs and recommend relevant offering
- Monthly strategy to meet annual sales targets, digital Banking & Payment Solutions.
Education
BS - BANKING & INVESTMENTS
Delaware State University; IUT Colmar (University of Haute Alsace)
MBA - STEM
Missouri State University
MissouriSkills
- Team Management
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Networking & Client Relationship
- Negotiation
- Assets Allocation Strategies
- Business development
- Cost Data Analysis
- Risk Assessment
Timeline
Project Finance
RITIS GROUP
2018.01 - 2024.12
Investment Manager
INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE /BIIC
2016.11 - 2018.01
Investment Manager
ARAVT GLOBAL INVESTMENT
2014.03 - 2016.10
Financial Brokerage Analyst & Client Relationships
JH. DARBIE &CO
2013.01 - 2014.01
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EUROPE/US, SPORTSWAYS
2009.01 - 2013.01
Sales Consultant
NCR FRANCE, ST DENIS
2008.01 - 2009.01
BS - BANKING & INVESTMENTS
Delaware State University; IUT Colmar (University of Haute Alsace)
MBA - STEM
Missouri State University