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Thomas Baïo

Thomas Baïo

Data Analytics & Enablement Specialist

Driving License
Toronto Canada (Ontario)
Employed Unavailable
Passionate Business Analyst with over 5 years of experience in data analysis and problem-solving, aiming to improve business processes.

I have a strong expertise in project management, data analysis, solution design and stakeholder communication. I also have a solid experience in extracting and transforming data from various sources, as well as in visualizing and creating dashboards to communicate analysis results.

I am skilled in modeling business processes, understanding customer and user needs, recommending effective solutions, and ensuring efficient implementation. Result-oriented and passionate about innovation and creativity, I have worked in banking, insurance and finance sectors, which has given me a strong command of Canadian investment products.

I have a great ability to engage and work in a team, communicate effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously, as well as being proactive.

What do I need to get started? A blank canvas and a vision.
  • Develop reports, dashboards and perform ad-hoc queries as required using the appropriate reporting technologies
  • Interpret and make use of data to help Advisor Service Centre and other business units
  • Conduct data analytics using SQL and data profiling tools like PowerBI to visualize data and support decision-making
  • Proactively identify, recommend and deliver automated and innovative reporting that is both effective and introduces efficiencies in process, where able
  • Understand how systems are used by operational teams in ways that impact data and identify data dependencies
  • Partner to assess key business processes, define, prioritize and solve problems that improve operational efficiency and deliver meaningful and measurable value to our business
  • Work on special projects related to wealth management, such as process improvement initiatives, account opening and maintenance, and other ad-hoc projects as assigned
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including training, service and operations, to ensure project success and timely delivery
  • Communicate project updates and results to management and stakeholders
  • Stay current on industry trends and developments related to wealth management, analytics and change management and apply this knowledge to enhance our operations and services.
  • The Solutions Specialist title is specific to the company's Client Services environment. It carries equivalent responsibilities as a Business Analyst position.
  • Analyze data and model business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and inefficiencies
  • Design solutions to optimize existing business processes and improve customer experience. Develop effective automation solutions to streamline business processes
  • Use of methodologies such as Agile and Scrum to manage the project end-to-end, from ideation to delivery, while ensuring timely delivery
  • Communicate with stakeholders to ensure that objectives and expectations are clearly understood and met. Understand needs and expectations to provide regular updates and ensure stakeholder satisfaction, including the client
  • Use techniques such as critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration to solve problems and maintain continuity of business operations
  • Developing automation solutions for internal tasks and processes (at zero cost to the company), greatly increasing efficiency
  • Act with delegated authority in the absence of the Manager
  • Sharing acquired experience with the team members through mentorship.
  • La position de Spécialiste en Solutions Client est équivalente à un poste d'Analyste d'Affaires.
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  • In the prolonged absence of the team supervisor and concurrently with the position of Senior Solutions Specialist
  • Manage, assist, develop, and motivate team members to consistently provide the best possible service
  • Prepare and conduct monthly performance reviews of team agents and ensure their satisfaction
  • Ensure strong adherence to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report them to the management team
  • Use this opportunity to expand avenues of communication and learning with the team members through mentoring.
  • The Solutions Specialist title is specific to the company's Client Services environment. It carries equivalent responsibilities as a Business Analyst position.
  • Supporting our Sales Team and Financial Representatives by investigating complex and tier-2 escalated account related inquiries
  • Identifying opportunities to help our Service Centre knowledge provide better service-focused solutions on every question, including complex tax, registered plan and estate or trust issues
  • Deeply involved in the identification, review and development of business policies, operating processes and analytics of the team, with a goal to ensure operational efficiency
  • Participation in ad-hoc projects and initiatives to better answer company's needs and efficiency.
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  • Exceeding advisors and clients expectations by listening and taking ownership while finding the most appropriate solution
  • Providing a fast, precise and professional service in a fast-paced Financial Service Centre
  • Striving to achieve company's goals in terms of service levels and monthly stats
  • Participation in any special project conducted by the company (ad-hoc projects, callout campaigns)
  • Fully trained within 6 months on Mutual and Alternatives Funds, SunLife Segregated Funds, United Financial, RESP, CI Prestige, Marketing and Sales Support.
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  • Advised customers on investments, including market outlooks (2+ billions AUM)
  • Modeled clients’ portfolios and provided recommendations on multi-asset allocations to diversify risk
  • Performed qualitative and quantitative research to reveal markets trends
  • Generated investment ideas to rebalance portfolios by attending to firm conferences and reading sell side research
  • Maintained customer relation and follow-up through a management system.
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  • Researched securities using fundamental analysis and advised Portfolio Manager on investment potential
  • Wrote quarterly letter to clients analyzing portfolio performance using Morningstar
  • Ensured completeness, timeliness and accuracy of ad-hoc client reporting
  • Performed due diligence process on future investment opportunities
  • Complied with the bank's policies and local regulators against fraud and money laundering activities
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  • Worked in binomial with a senior advisor on a 250 active customers portfolio
  • Developed relationships with professional partners to maintain a high quality of service
  • Analyzed company's balance sheets and income statements to reevaluate creditworthiness of existing clients (50 processed)
  • Answered clients' needs by cross-selling banking and financial solutions (payments terminals, working capital, consumer credits)
  • Participated in marketing campaigns for the purpose of growing the business
  • Provided personalized relationship to new and existing customers
  • Explained to clients all types of banking and financial products and services provided
  • Actively identified client needs to evaluate the most appropriate solution
  • Delivered tax, legal and financial advisory to upper retail customers
  • Proactive contribution to help meeting branch sales goals and objectives

Master's Degree in Portfolio Management

IAE Gustave EIFFEL

September 2014 to September 2015
Master thesis : The momentum effect on French and European Markets
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Master's Degree in Banking, Finance, Insurance

IAE Montpellier

September 2012 to September 2014
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Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Finance, Insurance

IFC Montpellier

September 2011 to September 2012
Supplemented by an European Diploma of Higher Education (DEES BANQUE - Geneva)
Skills

Key strengths

  • Change Management
    From understanding the impact on the organization to implementing strategies to minimize disruptions and maximize benefits.
  • Knowledge of Canadian Products
    Mutual Funds, Segregated Funds, Alternative & Structured Investments and ETFs, their specificities and administrative management.
  • Reliability
    Producing quality results within specified timelines, independently and in accordance with company standards.
  • Continuous Improvement
    Constantly seeking ways to optimize performance by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, errors, and wasted time.
  • Communication
    Transmission of information, thoughts, feelings, and ideas between stakeholders in a clear, concise, and understandable manner, through active listening, consideration of the interlocutor, and most importantly, feedback

Certifications

  • Certified ScrumMaster
    Score 100%
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt
    Additional belts in progress
  • Financial Markets Authority
    Score 98%

Spoken languages

  • French: native speaker
    TEF Canada - January 2017
    Niveau C2 (native) - Overall score 1496/1560
    Expert
  • English: advanced level
    IELTS General Training - January 2017
    CEFR Level C1 (Advanced) - Overall Band Score 7/9

    LINC Exam - December 2017
    CPB Level 7.25/8 (Advanced)

    A whole year living in London - 2008
    Advanced
  • Spanish: intermediate level
    Intermediate

Software

  • Extreme knowledge of Office, including VBA
    Expert
  • PowerApps, PowerBI & Power Automate
    Advanced
  • Salesforce, JIRA, Confluence
    Advanced
  • Morningstar, Business Objects
    Good
  • Tableau, SAP BI, Okta, SSMS, SQL
    Good
  • ADP, Worday, Calabrio
    From a People Management perspective.
    Good
  • Playing electric & Flamenco guitars.
  • Started creating electronic music using a LaunchPad, a LaunchKey & Ableton Live.
  • Tennis: 10-year club experience and formerly nationally ranked 15/4
  • Squash: Started late 2013, I like the strategic approach required to succeed and win.
  • Passion born from a one-year experience in total immersion in the United Kingdom as a Chef de Partie, validated by a BTS (French diploma of technical college studies) and 5 years invested in the profession (Chef de Partie then Head Chef).
  • Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time - Jeff SUTHERLAND
  • Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel KAHNEMAN.