Saër Diop, MBA

Experience

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  Société Générale

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

  Corporate Account Associate for Small and Medium Enterprises,
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  CI Global Asset Management

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2018

  Wholesaler to financial advisors, investment brokers, and insurance specialists across Ontario providing guidance and business support on wealth and practice management strategies, investment platforms, capital markets, competitive intelligence, and portfolio management philosophies. This very relationship centric and consultative role facilitates the sale and support of financial products including: mutual funds, hedge funds, segregated funds, closed end funds, ETFs, managed and cost effective solutions, as well as tax efficient and high net worth platforms. Show less Internal Wholesaler acting with the Vice President of Sales and the Sales Associate on a team dedicated to the management and growth of client relationships and a territory asset base. This role demands the proactive promotion of financial products, organization of and participation in marketing functions, as well as a deft ability to respond to inquiries regarding the firm’s offerings, platforms, and general business. This role requires regular data analysis, skilled problem solving, and commitment to creating an unrivaled client experience. Show less

  • Vice-President, Sales & Marketing

    Apr 2013 - Oct 2018

  • Inside Wholesaler / Business Development Manager

    Apr 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Sales, Marketing & Advisor Relations Associate

    Feb 2011 - Mar 2011

  • Bilingual Segregated Funds Specialist

    Sept 2009 - Jan 2011
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  NE African

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  Founder & CEO

  NE African Asset Management: Platform for global institutional investors to participate in Africa’s growth. Promotion of NE Short term West African Bond fund, NE Private Real Estate fund, NE Infrastructure fundNE Renewable Energy: Work in partnership with global companies focused on developing, owning and operating renewable energy facilities in West Africa, specifically countries in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)- WAEMU members: 8 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, TogoNE Infrastructure Partners: Fundraising for WAEMU governments' and private companies' infrastructure projects Show less

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  Mackenzie Investments

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  District Vice President, Retail Sales

  2022 Environics Advisor Perception Report- Rank: 1st Quartile• Promoted Mackenzie’s investment strategies and financial products to Investment Advisors from all Canadian financial advisory dealerships (IIROC, MFDA, etc.) across London, ON and surrounding areas• Promoted Alternatives products (Private Credit, Private Infrastructure, Liquid Alts, etc.), Global Resource funds (Oil & Gas, Commodities, etc.), ETFs, Retirement Income products, Sustainable investing products (ESG focused), Balanced funds, Global Equity funds, etc.• Actively prospected and built advisor relationships using a disciplined sales strategy to increase sales and mitigate redemptions. • Identified the needs of my customer’s client base and/or business approach and then offered the best investment management solution using Mackenzie products• Reviewed both internal and external economic/market research to provide investment strategy recommendations to advisors' portfolios• Created and executed a detailed territory sales plan which included sales strategies, monthly and quarterly production targets, yearly objectives and new fund launches• Continued to build strong relationships in both the broker and investment planning channels • Represented Mackenzie’s investment strategies in client and prospect meetings, and presentations at industry events in Canada and sales conferences Show less

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  Ecobank Sénégal

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Head of Oil, Gas & Mining - Corporate & Investment Banking

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Head of Oil & Gas - Corporate & Investment Banking

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024