Vincent O'Brien vob@tinet.ie
Director of OBRICO Global Trade & Finance Ltd
Education:
| Institution | Institute of Bankers in Ireland |
| Date: | 1986 |
| Diploma obtained | Banking Certificate – Honours (MIB) |
| Institution | Institute of Foreign Trade |
| Date: | 1987 |
| Diploma obtained | Diploma in Foreign Trade (MIFT) |
| Institution | Institute of Bankers in Ireland |
| Date: | 1988 |
| Diploma obtained | Trustee Diploma |
| Institution | Institute of Bankers in Ireland |
| Date: | 1989 |
| Diploma obtained | Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance |
| Institution | University College Dublin |
| Date | 1992 |
| Other Academic | Examiner International Trade Practice -Irish Exporters Ass Examiner Finance International Trade - Institute of International Trade |
Language skills: (marked 1 to 5 for competence)
Language |
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English: Mother Tongue |
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Membership of professional bodies:
Member of the Irish Association of Corporate Treasurers
Member of the Institute of Exporters (UK)
Member of the Irish Exports Association
Member of the Institute of Foreign Trade
Affiliate of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Registered with Centre for Expertise ICC Paris.
Other skills:
Advanced computer skills including desk-top publishing; trainer-training skills; advanced level presentation skills; coaching and mentoring skills and experience
Present position: Senior Consultant & Trainer in Documentary Credits and Trade Finance
Years active in Documentary Credit and Trade Finance: 20
Key competence:
Mr. O’Brien is an international trade practitioner, consultant and trainer with 20 years 'hands on' experience. He is expert in all aspects of International Trade, Trade Finance, Documentary Letters of Credit and International Payments and has extensive experience in Correspondent Banking, FX Settlement Procedures and Methodologies, Marketing, and the promotion of customer focus. He has extensive knowledge of International Trade in the emerging markets context, as well as in the western economies, gained through consultancy and training projects.
Mr. O’Brien has excellent training skills, supported by his ability to explain complex issues in a straightforward and user-acceptable manner. He wrote the "Guide to the Finance of Overseas Trade" published by The Irish Export Board. He also provided the banking knowledge to upgrade the leading Documentary Credit computer-based training products 'Bankrole 1' and 'Bankrole 2'. He is an examiner in the Finance of International Trade with the Irish Exporters Association and lectures with them, as well as with the Marketing Institute of Ireland. He is an accomplished speaker and presenter, regularly requested to speak at high level financial conferences.
Mr O'Brien is the person leading the content development for DCPro, the multimedia and Internet based training and reference programme for Documentary Credits which is under development by the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris (ICC).
Mr O'Brien is a regular contributor to DCInsight, the technical journal of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). In a recent issue Mr O'Brien is providing the Expert Commentary discussing latest Documentary Credit developments in the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe
Mr O'Brien is registered with the Centre for Expertise on Documentary Credits with the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris. He is contacted on a regular basis for an expert opinion on technical Documentary Credit issues
During September/October 1998 Mr O'Brien delivered 8 'tailored training' programmes in Advanced Documentary Credits to 6 banks in the Czech Republic.
A previous programme in Documentary Credits achieved exceptional reviews from participating banks.
Professional Experience Record:
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
Jan 1998 to date |
Location |
Ireland and overseas |
Company |
Obrico |
Position |
Principal |
Description |
OBRICO is a specialist Documentary Credit and trade finance company established in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo Ireland. The compay provides technical assistance to Irish indigenous and multinational companies and to the International Banking sector. O'Brico also provides technical assistance under fund aided programs and is an advanced stage in the establishment of Global Training on the Internet in Documentary Credits |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
1992 – Dec 1997 |
Location |
Ireland and overseas |
Company |
Export-Edge Services Limited |
Position |
Director – Lead Consultant and Trainer in Documentary Credits International Trade Finance |
Description |
Mr. O’Brien established Export-Edge Services Ltd. in 1992 to provide Irish and International companies and banks with technical assistance, consultancy and training services in the areas of Trade Finance, with particular emphasis on practical aspects of Documentary Credits. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
1993 to date |
Location |
Eastern Europe and the Russian Federation |
Company |
On contract. |
Position |
Senior Expert |
Description |
Among the assignments undertaken, the following are highlighted:
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Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
January 1997 |
Location |
Moscow, Russia |
Company |
Contract from Lloyds Bank |
Position |
Senior Trainer |
Description |
Advanced Documentary Credits & Trade Finance Training programme with ALFA Bank Moscow |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
May 1996 |
Location |
Siberia & Russia |
Company |
On contract to the USAID Programme |
Position |
Training Consultant |
Description |
Under the USAID Programme, delivered courses on Finance of International Trade and Financing Commodities in Tomsk, Eastern Siberia and Veronezh, Southern Russia, respectively. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
February 1996 |
Location |
Yekaterinberg, Russia |
Company |
On contract to the USAID Programme |
Position |
Trainer |
Description |
Delivered 3 day training course on Documentary Credits and UCP500 on USAID Programme in Yekaterinberg. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
December 1995 |
Location |
Moscow |
Company |
On contract to International Development Ireland Ltd. |
Position |
International Consultant |
Description |
Delivered a 3-day programme on Letters of Credit & Guarantees to GUTA Bank, Moscow and a 5-day programme on International Banking to the Russian Financial Corporation. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
June 1995 – December 1995 |
Location |
Ireland |
Company |
For the Irish Exporters Association |
Position |
Senior Consultant on contract |
Description |
For the Irish Exporters Association, developed the Export Excellence Programme, a practical programme of skills development in export business. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
May 1995 |
Location |
Poland |
Company |
Commission of the European Union |
Position |
Senior Consultant |
Description |
Conducted a feasibility study on "The development of Finance Facilities for Polish Exports to the Former Soviet Union".. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
December 1994 – March 1995 |
Location |
Dublin, Ireland |
Company |
On contract to Bankers Trust Company |
Position |
Senior Trainer and Consultant |
Description |
Contracted to develop Letter of Credit Management Operations in Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).. procedures, operations. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
January 1995 |
Location |
Paris, France |
Company |
For the International Chamber of Commerce |
Position |
Guest Speaker |
Description |
Delivered a presentation (by invitation) to Mr. Carlos Velez Rodrigues, Head of Banking & Insurance, International Chamber of Commerce. The presentation was entitled: "The Establishment of a Global Qualification in Letters of Credit to be awarded by the International Chamber of Commerce" |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
November 1994 |
Location |
Russia |
Company |
On contract to AKA Bank, Moscow |
Position |
Consultant |
Description |
Carried out a review of the Finance facilities provided by AKA Bank, Moscow. This assignment also involved the preparation of a framework document for the establishment of Trade Finance operations for AKA Bank in Dublin’s IFSC, to confirm Documentary Credits |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
1992-1993 |
Location |
Boston, USA |
Company |
On contract to the Bank of Boston |
Position |
Consultant |
Description |
Review of Documentary Credit Services with the objective of enhancing quality control and risk management. Mr. O’Brien focused on the following areas:
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Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
1978 – 1992 |
Location |
Dublin |
Company |
Ulster Bank Ltd. / NatWest Bank Plc |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
1990 – 1992 |
Position |
Trade Finance Co-ordinator on International Computer Project – MIDAS |
Description |
This project involved the review and identification of the Bank's needs for computerisation, inputs to system design and the implementation of the system, together with staff training, review and control. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
1988 – 1990 |
Position |
Advances Department |
Description |
Mr O'Brien was responsible for the assessment and approval of commercial loans to the corporate sector. Other responsibilities included: Development of new business; relationship establishment and management; underwriting of credit risks within discretionary limits; preparation and presentation of credit appraisal reports; management and profitability development of a portfolio of SME clients. |
Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
1979 – 1988 |
Position |
Treasury & International Department |
Description |
Mr O'Brien was responsible for:
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Date: from (m/y) to (m/y) |
1978 – 1979 |
Position |
Branch Banking |
Description |
Mr. O’Brien undertook most Branch Officer roles. |
Having been selected by the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris (ICC) to develop the content for DCPro (The ICC's Multimedia and Internet programme in Documentary Credits and UCP500) Mr O'Brien is regarded as a leading practitioner and trainer in the world of Documentary Credits
Vincent O'Brien 2 February 1999