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Interim COO | Transformation Lead | CLM/KYC Remediation Expert
Sevelen, Schweiz
Weltweit
Lic. oec. HSG, University of St. Gallen, Finance and Capital MarketsÜber mich
Banking-Executive mit über 25 Jahren Erfahrung in Wealth und Private Banking (UBS, Bank Vontobel, VP Bank). Ehemaliges Geschäftsleitungsmitglied und COO. Ich übernehme zeitkritische Mandate in regulierten Banken: Operations stabilisieren, Transformationen umsetzen, sauber übergeben.
Skills
BankingUnternehmenstransformationChange ManagementComplianceCorporate GovernanceGovernance-Risikomanagement und ComplianceInterim ManagementProjektmanagementOperational Risk ManagementProgramm-ManagementStakeholder ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementGeldwäschebekämpfungOutsourcing von InformationstechnologieCore Banking
CLM/KYC Remediation & AML Readiness
Extensive expertise in CLM/KYC remediation, AML and AMLR readiness. Successful clearance of approximately 1,800 overdue KYC reviews within twelve months by introducing a data-driven KYC approach, a control and steering dashboard, and redesigned first-line controls.
COO & Operating Model Design
Broad experience as COO and Management Board member in regulated banks. Design and implementation of target operating models, including bank and location build-up, outsourcing strategies and platform migrations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Transformation & Programme Management
Leadership of large-scale IT and operations transformation programmes. Delivery of more than 100 system changes, reorganisation of back-office teams and governance, and management of PMO portfolios with approximately 50 platform and process projects.
First-Line Risk & Controls
Design and implementation of first-line control frameworks (1LoD ICS) and KRI dashboards across multiple locations and regulatory environments.
Outsourcing & Offshoring
Management of IT outsourcing to external data centres, including RFP processes, contract negotiations with international IT providers, process pricing and KPI definition.
Vendor Management & Negotiation
Negotiation and management of contracts with international vendors and IT providers, including co-development of outsourcing company strategies.
Platform & Core Banking Migration
Support and management of core banking platform migrations and introduction of data models in cooperation with Big Four consultancies.
Governance, KRI & Reporting
Establishment and oversight of governance structures, KRI frameworks and management reporting across group-wide business risk functions covering six locations.
Regulatory Compliance (MiFID/MiFIR/EMIR/SFTR)
Implementation of MiFID/MiFIR/EMIR/SFTR processes and new intermediary onboarding processes with risk rating; revision of group standards.
Bank Build-up & Scaling
Build-up of new banking organisations under regulatory supervision (BaFin), scaling from 30 to 130 employees and integrating Asset Management and Investment Banking under a full banking licence.
PMO & Programme Governance
Planning, governance structures and management reporting for multi-project portfolios, including PMO support for approximately 50 platform and process projects at a Swiss private bank in Singapore and leadership of the UBS IT and operations transformation programme in Luxembourg (100+ system changes).
Erfahrung
Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2011
Sprachen
DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicherFranzösischgut
Projekthistorie
Building a specialised advisory and delivery platform for CLM/KYC, AMLR readiness, first-line risk and operating model transformation; time-critical leadership and remediation assignments for regulated financial institutions.
Led the KYC & Onboarding and Business Risk Management teams. Cleared approximately 1,800 overdue KYC reviews alongside approx. 3,000 scheduled reviews within twelve months, reducing the backlog to near zero. Introduced a data-driven KYC approach and a control and steering dashboard; redesigned first-line controls. Oversaw Business Risk matters including the Russia exit, tax cases and high-risk clients and structures. Contributed to the Group Risk Committee.
Built and led the group-wide Business Risk function across six locations, including operating model, first-line control framework (1LoD ICS) and KRI dashboards. Implemented MiFID/MiFIR/EMIR/SFTR processes and a new intermediary onboarding process with risk rating; revised group standards.