David Vargas

Native Spanish speaker with IELTS- and CELPIP-certified English fluency, an MBA and 9+ years of experience in banking and financial operations producing accurate documentation and clear reports for senior management. Meticulous about accuracy and proofreading, skilled at gathering information from specialists, translating complex material into clear language, educating clients and colleagues, and improving workflows. Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with a record of learning new systems quickly.

Seeking to support Solaris with bilingual technical and business content.

Back Office Treasury Analyst - BBVA Bank Colombia S.A. - Bogotá, Colombia

(2021-04 - 2024-09)

• Achieved 100% compliance and accuracy on high-value securities and foreign exchange transactions, meeting strict deadlines and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Prepared reports for senior management on market exposure and cash positioning, turning complex operational data into clear, actionable information.
• Maintained accurate documentation and records for transactions, and gathered source information from traders and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and reduce post-trade discrepancies and settlement delays by 25%.
• Resolved CRM codification conflicts that created a critical bottleneck during the COVID-19 pandemic, improving system efficiency by 60%.
• Used Excel, Word and PowerPoint daily to organize data, prepare materials and support operations.

Treasury Assistant - Fresenius Medical Care Colombia S.A. - Bogotá, Colombia

(2020-02 - 2020-09)

• Led the migration from cash to electronic and digital collection, cutting daily manual operations by 40% and streamlining payment workflows.
• Identified discrepancies in accounting records and resolved them with cross-functional teams, maintaining ledger integrity.
• Analyzed cash flow data to support treasury forecasting and working capital management.

Call Center Advisor - Scotiabank Colpatria - Bogotá, Colombia

(2019-01 - 2019-11)

• Educated clients on digital banking tools and services in clear, simple Spanish, increasing satisfaction scores and reducing callback rates.
• Served as primary point of contact for banking clients, explaining financial products clearly and resolving issues promptly.

Manager - Engine Lubricants Los Reyes (The Kings) - Bogotá, Colombia

(2015-01 - 2018-11)

• Prepared monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements and reduced overdue supplier accounts by 20%.
• Oversaw administrative operations, including records, supplier payments, inventory control and financial reporting.

MBA, Master of Business Administration - University Canada West (2024-10 - 2026-06)

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration - University of Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano (2015-01 - 2020-12)