Abdul Ryland
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Experienced Insurance professional with a knack for identifying and mitigating risks. I have successfully improved underwriting processes, reducing claim payouts and increasing company (segment) profitability in my region. Capable of identifying risk and providing tailored insurance solutions to meet client needs. Utilises strong negotiation and communication skills to secure optimal terms and build lasting client trust.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Business studies & economics teacher
Manarat Al-Riyadh International School
Riyadh, KSA
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks and explore their own ideas
- Supervised classroom behavior and moderated discussions to maintain respectful environment
- Participated in continuous professional development courses for effective teaching strategies enhancement.
- Prepared well-structured, diversified lessons in alignment with approved syllabus.(American common core and IGCSE).
- Assessed pupil performance using formative and summative assessment techniques.
- Coordinated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that combined elements of economics and other subjects like geography or history.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through engaging class discussions.
- Diversified instruction based on individual student needs, promoting inclusive education practices.
Financial services headhunter and recruiter
Talent by Demand
Cape town, South africa
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Identifying future hiring needs
- Designing job descriptions
- Sourcing candidates through databases and social media
- Keeping abreast of employment law and legislation
- Tracked recruitment metrics regularly; improved efficiency of overall recruitment process.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages for candidates based on market rates and client budgets.
- Developed a deep understanding of various industries through continuous learning; applied knowledge effectively in headhunting initiatives.
Business studies and economics teacher
Manarat Al-Riyadh International School
Riyadh, KSA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Set high expectations for all students, encouraging them to strive for academic excellence.
- Stayed abreast of latest research in economics education by regularly attending industry conferences and workshops.
- Implemented modern technology into the classroom, improving educational delivery.
- Utilised interactive teaching methods to enhance student understanding of complex economic concepts.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through engaging class discussions.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lesson plans to make content more relatable for students.
Senior financial planner and insurance specialist
Standard Bank of South Africa
Cape town
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Negotiate with a variety of service providers (On and Offshore banking)
- Implement financial planning recommendations
- Monitor market trends and economic events
- Make recommendations in areas such as cash management, insurance coverage and investment advising
- Relationship management with relevant role players
- (Bankers, Product owners, clients etc)
- Review clients account and plans regularly to determine life changes that would affect their financial strategy
- Verified data integrity and accuracy (KYC)
- Work directly with different departments, clients and management to achieve results
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining a clean record throughout tenure.
- Kept abreast of industry trends, leveraging insights for effective planning and forecasting.
- Negotiated lucrative deals with third parties on behalf of clients.
- Counselled clients on financial matters and provided recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on client needs and asset availability.
- Completed regular and ongoing reviews of client portfolios and created targeted, success-orientated advice.
Financial advisor and insurance broker
Africa First Financial Services
Cape town
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Providing financial advice (Short and long term)
- Investment presentations and solutions to potential clients
- Sourcing new clients (Cold call)
- Promoting our product providers (Allan Gray, Stanlib, Liberty, Old mutual, Sanlam, Santam, Mutual and Federal, Absa, Discovery etc.)
- Maintain good and lasting relationships with clients and key role players
- Monitored economic and social trends with keen attention to detail.
- Enhanced client relations by providing expert financial advice.
- Performed regular audits of client accounts ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Tailored insurance policies to match clients' unique needs.
- Prepared comprehensive financial reports for improved decision making.
- Conducted in-depth risk assessments, mitigated potential losses.
- Developed tailored financial solutions to meet individual needs.
SITE SUPERVISOR
WF Construction
01.2011 - 10.2012
- Resolve conflict
- Lead and instruct employees
- Delegate responsibilities
- Track, review and sign time sheets of employees
- Ensure health and safety of employees
- Order and purchase material for the job sites
SALES CONSULTANT
Capitec Bank
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Dealing with enquiries, doing transfers and managing investments
- General financial administration
- Granting credit, issuing loans and opening accounts
- Managing arrears and pay date management for different organizations
- Internal and external marketing (promotions at prospective employers)
- General banking admin work, filing of loan contracts and administering management operating systems etc
- Conversion champion in branch
Education
PGCE - Senior Phase & FET (Higher Education) in Business Studies and Information Technology
University of South Africa
Cape town 01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom) - Information systems & Industrial Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiating Skills
- Data Analysis
- Good listener
- Influencing Skills
- High levels of integrity
- Affinity for technology
- Strong verbal communication
- Honest
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work independently
- Comfortable working in a changing environment
Certification
Regulatory Examinations 5 (Reps), 116893, Moonstone Information Refinery (PTY) Ltd. (Licence to sell insurance and give financial advice).
Custom
- Current Affairs
- World Markets, financial news and commentators
- History, world wars and the different cultures/traditions of the world
- Motorsport
- Art
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 01/26/86
- Nationality: Saudi South African
Languages
English
Native
Dutch
Fluent
Affiliations
- Current events and Motorsport
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business studies & economics teacher
Manarat Al-Riyadh International School
03.2023 - 02.2025
Financial services headhunter and recruiter
Talent by Demand
09.2018 - 02.2023
Business studies and economics teacher
Manarat Al-Riyadh International School
05.2017 - 06.2018
PGCE - Senior Phase & FET (Higher Education) in Business Studies and Information Technology
University of South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2016
Senior financial planner and insurance specialist
Standard Bank of South Africa
01.2014 - 05.2016
Financial advisor and insurance broker
Africa First Financial Services
01.2012 - 01.2014
SITE SUPERVISOR
WF Construction
01.2011 - 10.2012
SALES CONSULTANT
Capitec Bank
06.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom) - Information systems & Industrial Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
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