Tesema Samuel
Petah-Tikva
Summary
Highly motivated and analytical professional with a strong background in Banking, investement and wealth management .Exceptional organizational skills, and a deep sense of responsibility—key attributes for roles in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial compliance. Adept at handling confidential information, following procedures accurately, and identifying inconsistencies. Multilingual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and regulated environments. Committed to upholding regulatory standards, ethical practices, and continuous learning in financial crime prevention.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Portfolio Manager
The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Presented detailed reports on portfolio performance, managing cash flow projections, taking into consideration the new investment we are making, the commitment we have to our existing portfolio companies, and the capital calls we issue to our investors.
- Serving as the main contact person for our portfolio companies and investors.
- Collaborated with vendors and third-party service providers, such as administrators (transfer agents), tax consultants, and bankers to ensure a smooth and efficient operational process.
Relationship Manager
Phoenix Insurance Co
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Responsible for maintaining a good relationship with our existing clients.
- Serving as the main contact person for our clients, third-party service providers, such as accountants, lawyers, and family offices.
- Responsible for the entire life cycle of bank account opening, subscription to funds, wires, distribution, capital calls, and more.
- Leading to more effective working methodologies by constantly searching for ways to improve.
Business Consultant
Lali Sport Betting Ethiopia
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Set strategy and KPIs, monitor, control, and prioritize projects. Building a budget for the various departments and working with different regulatory institutions.
- Leading operational changes in the company, including the implementation of new working methodologies. Lead to the growth of the company, while maintaining profitability. Managing 55 employees across 16 branches.
Co-Founder
Jerway Group IL
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Jerway IL is an impact investment company focusing on the African market, with a specialization in the Ethiopian market. The company is committed to the ideal combination of value creation and sustainable business growth in Ethiopia.
- Jerway IL is an impact investment company focusing on the African market, with a specialization in the Ethiopian market. The company is committed to the ideal combination of value creation and sustainable business growth in Ethiopia.
Account Manager
UBS Wealth Management IL
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Providing a high level of all related banking and investment services to a variety of clients at UBS Israel—corporates, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, etc.
- Examining prospect/client profiles in accordance with local and global regulatory requirements, such as FATCA, TIN, AEOI, and W8/9ben.
- Ensure clients are managed in a manner which complies with all relevant regulations, policies, and standards, contributing to an effective risk culture on the team.
Investment Compliance
Meitav Dash Investment Ltd
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Working with portfolio managers to ensure that the regulations and policies of the MoF and the Investment Committee are implemented accordingly.
- Conduct performance checks of portfolios and mutual funds, including detecting suspicious transactions and coordinated transactions, and monitoring the limits imposed by the investment committee of the mutual funds.
- Reporting to the MoF on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. The report includes the exposure of the provident fund to various financial instruments.
Intern
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
07.2011 - 10.2011
Military service
07.2001 - 07.2004
- Fighter and squad commander, "Golani" brigade.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Diplomacy
Interdisciplinary Center
Herzliya02.2012
Skills
Client interfacing
Presentation skills
Quantitative analysis
Regulatory liaison
Client relations
Investment strategy
Developing proposals
AML investigations
Legal research
Enhanced due diligence
Interests
Traveling, Running
Timeline
Portfolio Manager
The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Relationship Manager
Phoenix Insurance Co
04.2022 - 01.2025
Business Consultant
Lali Sport Betting Ethiopia
01.2021 - 07.2021
Co-Founder
Jerway Group IL
10.2018 - 06.2020
Account Manager
UBS Wealth Management IL
04.2015 - 10.2018
Investment Compliance
Meitav Dash Investment Ltd
02.2012 - 10.2014
Intern
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
07.2011 - 10.2011
Military service
07.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Diplomacy
Interdisciplinary Center
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