Open to Customer Success & Client Experience roles

Hello, I’m
Leo Abate

A client-facing customer success professional with financial services experience and a product mindset.

3+ yearsclient-facing experience Finance & Telecomregulated, high-volume environments Torontobased in Toronto, Ontario
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About me

I work with clients at the moments that matter most — complex financial questions, difficult service issues, and decisions that affect whether they stay. My approach is consistent: listen carefully, resolve thoroughly, and follow through.

That approach was built across three areas: financial client support, retention and escalation management, and product management training. It points to one role: Customer Success Manager / Client Experience Manager in fintech or SaaS.

My experience

Three areas of experience that converge on one role: customer success.

01 Jun 2026 — Present · Financial client expertise

Customer Experience & Resolution Specialist

Goldman Sachs

Support clients with 401(k) plans, including enrollments, contributions, transfers, rollovers, withdrawals, and loans, alongside retirement, FSA, and HSA enquiries. Work requires accuracy, confidentiality, and clear communication on sensitive financial matters.

→Trusted with clients' retirement savings and financial products, handled with care and precision.

02 Sep 2023 — Jun 2026 · Retention & escalation

Customer Escalations Manager

Rogers

Handled escalated billing, technical, and service cases, resolving complex issues and retaining high-risk customers. Responsible for de-escalation, root-cause resolution, and clear next steps for the client.

→A track record of resolving difficult conversations and retaining customers at risk of leaving.

03 Mar 2025 · Analytical & product thinking

Product Management Certification

University of Toronto — School of Continuing Studies

Training in problem research, option evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making, applied in a full product project. See Settle Buddy below.

→Product perspective alongside client experience: structured problem-solving and analytical decisions.

Featured project

Figma · UX design & prototyping

Settle Buddy

Product Designer & Builder · Sep 2024 — Mar 2025

Newcomers often struggle to find reliable settlement information and resources in one place. Settle Buddy was designed to address that gap, bringing key resources and next steps together in a single, clear experience.

Resource Hub

Settlement resources organised by need, so people can find relevant support without searching across scattered sources.

Personalised Dashboard

A dashboard structured around the individual, presenting their situation and next steps in one clear view.

01 · ResearchStarted from the challenges newcomers face when settling
02 · DesignDesigned the end-to-end experience in Figma
03 · FeedbackRefined the design using user feedback and research
04 · SimplifyStreamlined navigation and information hierarchy

→An example of the product approach in practice: define the problem, decide on evidence, and build a usable solution.

My skills

Each skill, and where it was developed.

De-escalation Rogers — handling cases already escalated by clients
Financial product knowledge Goldman Sachs — 401(k), retirement, FSA, and HSA support
Retention & conflict resolution Rogers — retaining high-risk customers
Analytical decision-making Product Management — certified, University of Toronto, Mar 2025
Problem solving & product design Settle Buddy — Figma, Resource Hub, and Dashboard
Active listening 3+ years client-facing — across finance and telecom
Case documentation & confidentiality Goldman Sachs — accurate records and sensitive information
Client communication Across all roles — clear, calm, and professional

Education

Product Management Certification

University of Toronto — School of Continuing Studies
Mar 2025

Diploma in HR Management

Canadian College of Business, Science and Technology
Aug 2025

BBA — Business Administration

Dec 2020

Beyond work

Swimming

3–4 times a week after work. A consistent routine outside of work.

Music

Songwriting, alongside a broad interest in music, economics, and psychology.

Public speaking

Experienced and comfortable presenting to groups and leading discussions.

Get in touch

Based in Toronto. Currently considering Customer Success Manager and Client Experience roles in fintech and SaaS. I welcome a conversation about a role where financial client experience, retention, and product thinking are an asset.