1. DARREN LAU CHUN TECK
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
BLK 670 Choa Chu Kang Crescent#14-513 Singapore 680670 |+65 9398 8745 | darrenlau321@gmail.com
Career Objection
To seek a challenging and well-recognized career in the front office, while capitalizing on network to
create both personal and organizational value.
Executive Summary
 Economics and Finance Student with excellent academic record looking to apply skills in a leading organization
 Financial advisor with a history of surpassing sales expectations through leveraging consultative strengths to
identify opportunities, nature relationships and close deals
 Substantial exposure to leadership roles through trusted appointments
 Avid gamer with tenacity and discipline to excelthrough teamwork
 Highly adaptable individual with strong research and analytical skills with keen ability to identify problems and
develop solutions
 Bilingual with excellent interpersonal skills towards building relationships at all organizational levels across
various cultures.
 Hungry for knowledge and experience to improve on personal expertise and competency
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Economics (Hons), Financial Economics, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
(UTAR)
May 11 – Dec 14
 Honors Degree with Second Class
 Extensive studies in Management Studies, Profitablity Analysis and Corporate Financing
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), SPM, Foon Yew High School Jan 05 – Dec 10
 Graduated with a Silver Award for finishing 2nd in the cohort
Relevant Coursework
 Financial Reporting & Analysis, Management Math, Management Accounting, Auditing and
Assurance, International Account Standards, Human Resources Management, M5, M8, M8A, M9,
M9A, HI
Work & Leadership Experience
Citibank Transaction Service (M) SDN BHD
Financial Economics Intern for Citibank May 14 – Oct 14
 Performed detailed studies of Citibank products and service

2.  Handled high volume of customer’s applications and ensured that each and every one of them are done
accurately and timely
Professional Highlight
 Professionally represented Citibank in various road shows and events
 Improved personal working capabilities like job and time management
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad Apr 15 – Jun 16
Personal Banker for HSBC
 Handled Insurance, Investment and Mortgage loans for customers
 Familiarized with financial instruments across banks in Malaysia, hence being able to provide
financial advice that fits our customers’ needs
 Proactively manage and build good customer relationship and provide stellar service before and post-
sale
Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) – Singapore July 16 – Present
Personal Financial Consultant
 Handled mortgage loans, Investment and Insurance policies as well as account opening
 Analyzed and assessed clients’ financial objectives before recommending solutions that are optimum
to clients’ needs and budget
 Profiled customers and offered the various ways to diversify their financial portfolio
 Familiarized with financial instruments across banks in Singapore
Professional Highlight
 Developed proficiency in cold market skills, especially in telephone demeanor and road shows
 Modelled exceptional customer service and referral skills
 Recognized for service and professional image through constantly achieving “Exceed Expectations” in
OCBC’s Balanced Score Card survey
Additional Information
 Nationality: Malaysian
 Languages: Highly fluent in English, Bahasa Melayu and Chinese (Both spoken and written)
 Extremely comfortable in Computer soft skills like Word, Powerpoint, and Excel