Sophie Soens
Multifunctional And Multipassionated Professional
Barcelona
Summary
Collaborative adaptable professional with outstanding international experience. Strong understanding of core human resources activities including policy creation, process engineering, talent acquisition, payroll, budgeting, employee training, etc. Demonstrated aptitude for building cross-cultural relationships using multi-lingual proficiency in Dutch, French, English, German, Spanish, Catalan, and Chinese. Excellent people management ability to coordinate cross functional teams of over 100 people in 25 different countries and allocating resources based on an indepth evaluation of business needs. Always in to personal and professional development with the drive to succeed at any task. Creative in finding solutions with an ability to build consensus and achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
Languages
Work History
International Financial Institutions
Caixabank
09.2022 - Current
- Streamlined communication between domestic and international teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across borders, for B2B Business and Risk Distribution covering Europe and Asia.
- Effectively managed relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and regulatory agencies across multiple countries
REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE SHANGHAI
CAIXABANK S.A.
12.2017 - Current
- Leverage outstanding communication skills and multi-lingual proficiency to provide ongoing support for Spanish companies operating in China and Macao
- Manage strong working relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders to manage Financial Institutions (IFI) business with input into trade finance, treasury, and payment remittance service offerings
- Ensure that all financial transactions were executed within corporate risk parameters and regulatory compliance guidelines.
INTERNATIONAL HR BUSINESS PARTNER
CAIXABANK S.A.
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis to ascertain resource requirements across a global network of 25 representative offices and branches in support of critical HR and recruitment workstreams
- Liaised with the business to define specific needs and establish budgets to optimize resource allocation and productivity
- Established staff training and development initiatives in response to evolving business needs
- Designed and rolled out a range of new policies and procedures in conjunction with HR team colleagues.
INTERNATIONAL HR MANAGER
CAIXABANK S.A.
11.2012 - 09.2015
- Played a key role in various HR initiatives including talent acquisition, strategic planning, onboarding, training, employee relations, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and policy development
- Introduced a streamlined and highly efficient recruitment process that attracted and retained top talent
- Led employee onboarding and training process with a remit to rapidly integrate new team members and upskill existing staff
- Evaluated HR policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement in line with best practice standards
- Guided employees across a wide variety of issues and managed the payroll process to ensure timely and accurate staff payments in consultation with local payroll providers in over 25 countries
- Established a robust compensation and benefits framework to incentivize individual growth and outstanding performance
- Advised international employees to facilitate global mobility and deal with cross-cultural issues.
Account Manager
CAIXABANK S.A.
12.2007 - 10.2012
- Global Banking & Financial Services Institution.
In-House Lawyer
Punto Fa S.L
10.2004 - 11.2007
- Legal assistance related to franchise partners in 70 different countries.
Education
Master - HR Management
EADA
01.2014 -
Master - Bank And Finance
IDEC
01.2010 - undefined
Certificate - Expatriate Management (Law, Taxes And Benefits)
CEF
05.2012 - undefined
Master - Law
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
06.2004 - undefined
Master - Roman Philology
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
06.2000 - undefined
Skills
Adaptability and flexibility
international Expansion and Business development
Excellent Communication
International Relationship Building and Networking
Problem Solving
Empathy
Strategic Planning
Teamwork
Result oriented and Customer Focus
Entrepreneurial spirit, curious and quick learning
HR Management
Financial Management
Legal management
Multilingual (7 languanges)
Timeline
International Financial Institutions
Caixabank
09.2022 - Current
REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE SHANGHAI
CAIXABANK S.A.
12.2017 - Current
INTERNATIONAL HR BUSINESS PARTNER
CAIXABANK S.A.
09.2015 - 12.2017
Master - HR Management
EADA
01.2014 -
INTERNATIONAL HR MANAGER
CAIXABANK S.A.
11.2012 - 09.2015
Certificate - Expatriate Management (Law, Taxes And Benefits)
CEF
05.2012 - undefined
Master - Bank And Finance
IDEC
01.2010 - undefined
Account Manager
CAIXABANK S.A.
12.2007 - 10.2012
In-House Lawyer
Punto Fa S.L
10.2004 - 11.2007
Master - Law
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
06.2004 - undefined
Master - Roman Philology
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
06.2000 - undefined
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