SANOU CISSE
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced finance professional with over 10 years in commercial finance, factoring, and credit risk management. Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar portfolios, lead risk mitigation strategies, and enhance revenue through analytical and process improvements. Adept in underwriting, client relationship management, and financial analysis. Fluent in English, French, and Wolof; conversational in Mandarin. Technical proficiency includes Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, QuickBooks Pro, and factoring systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Portfolio Manager, Commercial Finance
Axiom Bank N.A
01.2023 - Current
- Manage a $40M factoring portfolio, focusing on optimizing underwriting, operations, and compliance.
- Designed and implemented a custom risk rating scorecard, reducing compliance violations by 30%.
- Led a strategic fee-based revenue initiative, generating $250K in new income in 2023.
- Conduct due diligence, credit evaluations, and risk assessments for new business opportunities.
Senior Account Manager
Triumph Business Capital
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw 30+ client accounts with monthly sales volumes between $15M and $30M.
- Reduced portfolio delinquency to under 5% through proactive monitoring and credit escalation.
- Managed client onboarding and ensured adherence to debtor credit limits and company policies.
Financial Analyst / Account Manager
Liquid Capital Corp.
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Handled financial analysis and account management for 30% of company clients.
- Reduced risk exposure by $500K through targeted AR analysis and credit review.
- Increased client working capital by 20% and cut bad debt by 30% through delinquency management.
Accounting Coordinator
French American Chamber of Commerce
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Revamped chart of accounts, streamlining financial reporting and improving accuracy.
- Led enhancements to the month-end close and account monitoring process.
Financial Analyst / Auditor
Galian Immobilier
01.2006 - 07.2009
- Identified and resolved $1.3M in financial exposure through escrow account audits.
- Promoted within six months to handle high-risk audit clients and sensitive financial reviews.
Education
Master of Science - Corporate Finance
University of Liverpool
United Kingdom12.2013
Master of Science - Accounting, Control & Audit
University of Bordeaux
France09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Bordeaux
France09.2003
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Risk
- Factoring
- Underwriting
- Financial Modeling
- Operational Risk
- Client Relationship Management
- Revenue Optimization
- Account Reconciliation
- Workday
- QuickBooks Pro
- Bilingual Communication
- Compliance & Due Diligence
Affiliations
- Unity Care for Africa (UCA) – Treasurer | 2022–Present
- Senegalese Association of North Texas (SANT) – Treasurer | 2018–2023
- A Pleines Mains (APM), Shanghai, China – Operations Manager | 2009–2013
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Portfolio Manager, Commercial Finance
Axiom Bank N.A
01.2023 - Current
Senior Account Manager
Triumph Business Capital
01.2020 - 06.2022
Financial Analyst / Account Manager
Liquid Capital Corp.
05.2017 - 12.2019
Accounting Coordinator
French American Chamber of Commerce
01.2016 - 05.2017
Financial Analyst / Auditor
Galian Immobilier
01.2006 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Corporate Finance
University of Liverpool
Master of Science - Accounting, Control & Audit
University of Bordeaux
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Bordeaux
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