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Anthony Rooney

@anthonyrooney

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Dynamic Operations Manager with 18 years of banking experience.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values operational excellence and offers growth opportunities.

I am a dynamic Operations Manager with over 18 years of experience in the banking sector, specializing in corporate loans, payments, team leadership, and stakeholder management. My career has been marked by a proven ability to migrate complex lending operations and implement core banking platforms effectively. At Rabobank, I successfully led a diverse team, enhancing service delivery across North America and Asia while achieving and maintaining ISO accreditation.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I leverage my skills to drive operational excellence and maximize efficiency in a rapidly evolving industry. My experience includes managing large teams, executing significant migrations of lending contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. I am passionate about mentoring junior staff and ensuring that our operations meet the highest standards of compliance and performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lending and Agency Operations Manager

Rabobank

Jun 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Successfully led and executed the migration of over 2000 lending and trade loan contracts to a new core banking platform, creating a global standard. Managed a diverse team of 27 people across Lending & Agency in 3 regions: Asia, Europe, and North America.

Team Leadership Project Management Stakeholder Management Swift Flexcube Data Analysis Process Migration

Portfolio Manager/Lending Lead

Rabobank

Apr 2015 - May 2021 (6 years 1 month)

Migrated loan operations of over 1000 loan contracts from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai to the Global Service Centre in Dublin. Dissected work instructions for all lending processes and produced user-friendly step-by-step guides and video tutorials.

Process Migration Stakeholder Management Documentation Problem Solving Customer Relationship Management Data Analysis

Team Lead/Officer

Allied Irish Bank (AIB)

Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 (3 years 6 months)

Managed two demanding multi-currency market-related loan books with over 2,500 loan contracts, adhering to stringent payment deadlines daily. Managed a team of 6 junior loan administration staff, identifying knowledge gaps and devising training plans.

Team Leadership Payment Processing Training Development Stakeholder Management Problem Solving

Funding/Payment Administrator

Allied Irish Bank (AIB)

Jun 2007 - Aug 2011 (4 years 2 months)

Responsible for the daily management of the funding function on behalf of the Commercial team, ensuring strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with AIB Treasury through daily interaction.

Financial Control Attention To Detail Relationship Management