Xi KANG

• Lead and mentor a front-office team responsible for institutional business development, capital markets sales, and financing solutions.
• Originated and executed €3M+ in syndicated and bilateral loan transactions with FIs and corporates in french markets.
• Strengthened client coverage across Western Europe, adding 3 new institutional counterparts within the first year.
• Ensured branch consistently met or exceeded annual KPI targets, aligning business results with group strategy.
• Fostered a collaborative work environment to enhance team performance and reduce turnover.
• Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with market dynamics and driving sustained business growth.
• Conducted market research to benchmark competitor strategies and introduced new product lines to expand visibility.
• Negotiated favourable contracts to maximise profit margins.
• Represent the branch at management and risk committees, influencing strategic and operational decision-making.
• Directed cross-functional teams on high-impact projects, consistently exceeding stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinated crisis management efforts to mitigate reputational risks and protect franchise value.

• Managed a global FIs credit limit of USD 12bn, overseeing 12 institutional customers under management and ensuring risk-adjusted profitability.
• Expanded CCB Group's custodian services, onboarding 10+ French hedge funds and quant funds into China via QFII, Bond Connect, and CIBM Direct, contributing to €5Mn+ in cross-border AUM.
• Increased institutional client base in french markets by 35%, securing 5 new sovereign and FI relationships, directly supporting annual growth KPIs.
• Originated and negotiated €3Mn+ in DCM and structured financing transactions, enhancing profitability while managing risk exposure.
• Coordinated global joint marketing campaigns with HQ and subsidiaries to strengthen cross-border positioning.
• Supervised team delivery of liquidity, FX, and derivatives trading, ensuring profitability and regulatory compliance.

Senior Manager, Finance & Operations

• Directed a team managing asset-liability monitoring, treasury operations, and financial reporting.
• Improved accuracy of performance reporting, ensuring timely delivery of KPI dashboards to HQ and regulators.
• Oversaw system migration projects across trading and custody platforms, reducing operational errors by 30%.

Special Assignment – Hungary Branch Pre-Opening (2019–2020)

• Supported regulatory approvals, licensing, and operational planning for branch launch.

• Structured and monitored asset-backed transactions, coordinating with arrangers, custodians, and auditors.
• Ensured transparency and compliance, safeguarding NAV accuracy for institutional investors.
• Utilised data visualisation tools to generate and deliver compelling presentations fo internal an external stakeholders.

• Supervised a team ensuring accurate execution and settlement of global market trades.
• Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
• Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
• Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
• Supported the Paris RMB Clearing Centre, liaising with Banque de France and PBoC.
• Directed core trading system migration, minimizing disruption to business.
• Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
• Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.

• Conducted AML and client due diligence reviews across global FI portfolios.
• Collaborated with worldwide RM to ensure unified approach towards governance compliance.
• Implemented new compliance screening system, improving monitoring efficiency.
• Developed comprehensive risk management plans to mitigate potential non-compliance threats.
• Identified potential risks for non-compliance through regular monitoring and evaluations.
• Streamlined reporting processes for improved efficiency in identifying breaches of conduct.

• Ensured compliance of fund portfolios and NAV reporting across 30 funds.
• Coordinated with custodians, auditors, and AMF for regulatory reviews.
• Evaluated operational efficiency for process improvements.
• Developed risk mitigation strategies to enhance business stability.
• Enhanced transparency with meticulous record-keeping practices.