Ruediger Meyer

Banking Specialist and Translator at Self-Employed

Peru

About

I would describe myself as being diligent, honest and loyal. My objective is to work for an international company in Lima, Peru or in the European Community. I love to interact with people from different backgrounds. My professional background comprises banking, risk management, project management, and financial translations. My linguistic skills encompass English, German, French and Spanish.

Experience

  • Translator and Project Manager at Self Employed & Freelancers
    May 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 3 mos

    I have been working full-time as a freelance translator and proofreader since May 1, 2008. I cover German and English as a native speaker and focus on financial translations. I also have an excellent command of Spanish and good command of French. I specialize in translating audit reports, annual reports, interim reports, etc. from German into English. Most recently, I am also working as a project manager for multi-language translation projects.

  • Risk Management Executive at DWP Bank AG, Frankfurt, Germany
    Apr 2005 - Apr 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Managed operational risks • Reconciled data taken from the risk loss database and SAP • Rendered support to decentralized risk officials • Reported operational risks to the Managing Board • Performed individualized risk analyses • Managed the employee suggestions system (ideas management)

  • Translator and Loan Officer at Self-employed
    Jan 2003 - Mar 2005 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Worked as a translator (mainly financial translations) in Germany and in the USA. In the USA I was also engaged as a loan officer.

  • Risk Management Executive at Reuters AG, Frankfurt, Germany
    Aug 1998 - Sep 2002 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Trained clients of various professional backgrounds (i.e. Money Market and Forex Dealers, Back Office, Middle Office, Consultants, Controlling) and colleagues on how to utilize the Reuters Kondor+ risk management software • Created customized (adapted to the general and specific needs of the clients) training programs and Power Point slides. • Performed Help Desk activities aimed at solving problems related to the Reuters Kondor+ risk management software • Provided on-site support • Performed project management

  • Treasury/Funding Executive at The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Frankfurt, Germany
    Jun 1990 - Jul 1998 · 8 yrs 2 mos

    • Settled Money Market and FX deals • Settled open market transactions in securities under repurchase agreements • Performed profit and loss calculations for various Money Market and FX deals • Executed local and foreign payments transactions • Reported in line with the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (AWV) • Entered, amended and monitored credit limits • Ensured proper settlement of securities transactions via Euroclear and Deutsche Boerse Clearing • Processed and settled Derivatives -Futures Bund, Futures Bobl (LIFFE, DTB) • Co-operated with regards to private placements including reporting to the „Deutsche Bundesbank“ • Ensured daily liquidity flow and met funding requirements • Monitored minimum reserve requirements and the principles governing the equity capital and liquidity of banking institutions • Refinanced loans and bonds • Purchased re-discountable bills in German mark • Reported trade positions and profit and loss