Aigerim Z.
Director at Be Global Study Abroad
Banking/Financial Institutions/Consulting
Highly motivated professional with 3 years of in-depth experience in the banking industry and 4 years in
customer service and operations management. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams and
successfully manage projects. With strong sense of ownership and expertise in financial analysis.
Equipped with a M.Sc degree in Finance and Management (UK).
Be Global Study Abroad
https://www.linkedin.com/company/llp-be-global-study-abroad
Be Global is Study Abroad Agency, which provides independent and unbiased information regarding educational and language opportunities in a variety of countries. Be Global provides access for students to the top high schools in UK and USA, university preparation programs, university degree programs, certificate programs and language schools in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and some other destinations around the world.


•	Established the company’s long-term corporate objectives, in collaboration with 2 other managing partners; directed the company’s corporate governance, on a daily basis
•	Strategic planning, allocating and controlling budgets and resources.
•      Analyzing accounting and financial data; managed and improved the company’s financial
performance.
•	Effectively managed the company’s operations. 
•	Diversified study abroad programs portfolio and expanded partners’ network – initiated and signed 15 agreements, including exclusive partnerships in Kazakhstan, with the University of Bristol and University of Glasgow in the UK. 
•	Designed customized professional programs, in collaboration with partner universities for corporate clients (local companies and government institutions).  Facilitated abroad training for approximately 300 people. 
•	Developed and implemented policies and guidelines for study abroad recruitment, consulting and enrollment.
•	Directed the company’s promotional campaigns and overall marketing strategy including; social media and event coordination.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Director
Kazkommertsbank
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kazkommertsbank
Kazkommertsbank was a large provider of banking services and other financial products to large and medium-sized corporations in all sectors of Kazakh economy. Its commercial banking business primarily consisted of corporate banking, trade and project finance, personal banking, debit and credit card services and foreign currency trading.

•	Successfully developed and maintained partnership with financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Bank of New York Mellon, Citibank, HSBC, Credit Suisse etc.
•	Facilitated export-related trade finance transactions in cooperation with a national export credit agency.
•	Slashed correspondent banking costs by 3%, by negotiating fees and managing transaction streams.
•	Developed business relationships with financial institutions and financial divisions of French, Italian and American consulates.
•	Conducted annual due diligence of partner banks.
•       Provided support to the Project Management Team on the bank’s Customer Centric Transformation.
•       Effectively managed the team responsible for supporting annual audit held by banking regulator.
•       Analyzed and compiled financial data with input from the Risk Management team to present
information to the Management Board, on a weekly basis.
Kazakhstan
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Senior Manager
Kazkommertsbank
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kazkommertsbank
Correspondent Banking, International Division, Financial Institutions Department 

• Initiated and completed significant account opening projects, thus supporting continuous correspondent banking, card businesses and banknotes trading.
• Actively participated in the acquisition and integration of 2 banks and effectively handled confidential
information related to the transaction.
• Supported and consulted the bank’s departments on matters related to transactions, transactions
investigations, setting limits to partner banks for treasury and trade finance deals.
• Scheduled and coordinated external conference calls and meetings; prepared meeting agendas and
meeting minutes.
• Maintained all physical and digital documents of the department according to the regulations and
internal bank policy.
Kazakhstan
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Manager
Be Global Study Abroad
https://www.linkedin.com/company/llp-be-global-study-abroad
As a Senior Consultant, I was responsible for the following:

•	Conducted market analysis, development and promotion of education programs/destinations based on target customer’s needs; 
•	Development and implementation of marketing plans and advertising campaigns for the company and partner universities;
•	Promoted foreign partner universities and their education programs in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan using various tools;
•	Provided professional consultative services to students on study abroad destinations and programs and organizing the enrollment process;
•	Established new service distribution channels and developing overall business relationships with partner universities, local education institutions, embassies and government organizations;
•	Developed and managed the company’s website and social networks’ profile;
•	Participated in Be Global Education Abroad magazine issue: content development and design, writing articles, network development for magazine’s distribution;
•	Organized education abroad events, fairs and presentations in collaboration with foreign partners;
•	Participated and represented the company in the educational workshops and conferences;
•	Took part in recruiting personnel, training and supervision of new team members
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Senior Consultant
ICC Plus
ICC Plus is one of the oldest and largest educational agencies in Kazakhstan sending over 300 students abroad each year. As a Program Manager, I had the following responsibilities:

•	Consulted students about education abroad;
•	Organized enrollment processes, accommodation for students, visa support;
•	Maintained the excellent relationship with the students, parents, and colleagues;
•	Helped parents in handling educational problems of their children;
•	Developed outstanding business relationship with a partner schools/universities;
•	Helped to organize Annual Admission Workshops;
•	Cross-selling other services, including language courses, exam preparation courses, visa support, air tickets.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Program Manager
Master's degree with Distinction
Finance and Management
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University of Exeter
https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-exeter/
Bachelor's degree
Major in Accounting and Auditing
Graduation thesis titled "Accounting and auditing of long-term assets"
Business and Economics
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Narxoz University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/narxoz-university/
Employee of the Year 2014  (Financial Institutions Department)
Kazkommertsbank
Employee of the Year 2014
Financial Accounting online course, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
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Trade Finance e-learning EBRD Program in documentary letters of credit, guarantees, environmental and social issues in trade
7 certificates
Bloomberg Institute, BAT Campus Ambassadors
Bloomberg Market Concepts
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