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Venice Allen-Williams

Venice Allen-Williams

Investment Expert / Licensed Realtor
3 Leicester Avenue, Leicester Suites

Summary

I'm a proven leader in financial services with a track record of exceeding sales targets with achievement of over 200% at Scotia Investment Jamaica Ltd. and JN Fund Managers Ltd. My years of experience have made me an expert in financial acumen, guiding clients toward portfolio diversification, and adept at fostering and maintaining client relationships. Exceptional customer service and communication skills are at the heart of who I am while positively impacting revenue and portfolio growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

AVP Sales and Client Services (Corporate)

JN Fund Managers Limited
8 2021 - Current

Core Functions:

  • Grow the company's client database with new Corporate and High Net Worth Clients whilst strengthening relationships with existing clients.
  • Provide expert advice that caters to existing and prospective clients' financial needs for investment or credit facilities.
  • Provide excellent customer service that is timely and efficient.

Achievements:

Financial Year 2022/2023 closed target at 119% (2nd place Highest Performance)

Financial Year 2023/2024 closed target at 227% (1st place Highest Performance)

Senior Investment Advisor/ Manager

Scotia Investment Jamaica Ltd. 
02.2020 - 07.2021

Core Functions:

  • Provide excellent financial advice while offering premium customer service to new and existing clients; including providing complete portfolio planning
  • Responsibility for retaining and growing existing customer relationships and new business developments
  • Champion a high performance environment in order to attract, retain, develop and motivate team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and assist junior staff with client interactions where necessary

Achievements

Achieved 200% of target after the first month of sales

Customer Service Champion

Client Relations Officer (Investment Advisor)

Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited
11.2015 - 02.2020

Core Functions:

  • Assist clients in meeting their financial needs through detailed professional conversations in which I offer expert advice on how to invest towards their specific financial goals.
  • Build out investment portfolios that are unique to the individual and will assist such individuals to maximize their wealth, while diversifying their risk exposure.
  • Cross sell products that will cater holistically to a client's financial needs.
  • Keep abreast of all local and global information that impacts the performance of investment strategies.
  • Maintain strong, positive relationships with existing clients and foster new relationships for prospective business.

Achievements

Highest Individual Revenue Impact for Financial year 2017/2018 for the branch

Largest Growth in Managed Portfolios for the branch for financial year 2017/2018

Consistency in Target Achievement

Customer Service Representative

Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited
03.2012 - 10.2015

Core Functions:

  • Strong knowledge on financial sector regulations and company regulations in order to serve clients in adherence with policies and procedures
  • Fluent knowledge of products and services in order to provide best financial solutions for clients based on their expressed or unexpressed needs and risk
  • Providing excellent customer service in a timely manner

Member Service Officer

Jamaica National Building Society
11.2010 - 03.2012

Core Functions:

•Providing relief services for over six (6) locations island wide.

•Strong knowledge of financial sector regulations and company regulations in order to serve clients in adherence with policies and procedures.

•Fluent knowledge of products and services in order to provide advice on best financial solutions for clients.

Education

University of The West Indies, Mona, Bsc. Banking And Finance, 2nd Class Honours
08.2009 - 05.2012

University College of The Caribbean (UCC), Financial Securities Management
03.2016 - 06.2016

Pre-Licensing Course For Real Estate Salesman -

Real Estate Training Institute
05.2022 - 10.2022

Skills

Financial Acumen

Customer Service

Presenting/ Public Speaking

Learning Agility

Communication

Analysis and Problem Solving

Teamwork/ Relationship Building

Planning and Priority Setting

Certification

Bsc. Banking and Finance, 2nd Class Honours, University of the West Indies (Mona)

Timeline

Pre-Licensing Course For Real Estate Salesman -

Real Estate Training Institute
05.2022 - 10.2022

10 Steps to Becoming a Successful Manager

05-2022

Senior Investment Advisor/ Manager

Scotia Investment Jamaica Ltd. 
02.2020 - 07.2021

Gober Method- This is a 2-day certification course which uses tailored, blended training programmes aimed at equipping people with the capability to take ownership, be more resilient and communicate positively in a solution oriented manner.

05-2018

Certificate of Registration as a Dealer's Representative, Financial Services Commission

07-2016

University College of The Caribbean (UCC), Financial Securities Management
03.2016 - 06.2016

Client Relations Officer (Investment Advisor)

Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited
11.2015 - 02.2020

Bsc. Banking and Finance, 2nd Class Honours, University of the West Indies (Mona)

11-2012

Customer Service Representative

Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited
03.2012 - 10.2015

Member Service Officer

Jamaica National Building Society
11.2010 - 03.2012

University of The West Indies, Mona, Bsc. Banking And Finance, 2nd Class Honours
08.2009 - 05.2012

AVP Sales and Client Services (Corporate)

JN Fund Managers Limited
8 2021 - Current
Venice Allen-WilliamsInvestment Expert / Licensed Realtor