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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 Markets
Sevelen, Schweiz
Weltweit
Lic. oec. HSG, University of St. Gallen, Finance and Capital Markets

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Richard_Zweng_CV_Interim_EN.pdf

Über 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

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Silverseed GmbH, Liechtenstein
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.

Head of CLM Services, Liechtenstein & BVI

VP Bank AG, Liechtenstein & BVI
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.

Group Head Business Risk Management

VP Bank AG, Liechtenstein, Zurich, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong Kong & BVI
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.

Founder & Managing Partner

Scilla East Consulting Ltd., Hong Kong & Singapore
Global Swiss bank, Hong Kong: Over two years in Business Risk within a transformation programme of around 1,500 project staff; assessed hundreds of processes for transfer from Asia to Switzerland. Core banking vendor: Nearly two years supporting IT outsourcing to an external data centre, from RFPs and contract negotiations to process pricing and KPIs; served as interim Head of Risk. Global Swiss bank, Singapore: Supported the introduction of a data model together with a Big Four consultancy. Swiss private bank, Singapore: PMO support for around 50 platform and process projects.

COO & Management Board Member

Bank Vontobel Europe AG, Munich
BaFin-approved Management Board member responsible for Operations, IT, Legal & Compliance, Risk Control, Finance, HR and Outsourcing. Scaled the banking organisation from approximately 30 to 130 employees and integrated Asset Management and Investment Banking under the full banking licence.

Program Manager

UBS Wealth Management & Business Banking, Luxembourg
Led an IT and Operations transformation programme; reorganised back-office teams and governance and delivered more than 100 system changes to improve STP rates and service quality while reducing processing risk.

COO / Deputy Head Wealth Management Japan

UBS Wealth Management & Business Banking, Tokyo
Built Operations and IT of the new booking centre with about 30 employees; served as deputy to the CEO and member of the Management and Risk Committees; cut transaction costs by over 50%, passed the FSA inspection.

Head of Operations

Noriba Bank (by UBS), Kingdom of Bahrain
Designed and implemented the operating model, processes and systems of a new Islamic wealth management booking centre within seven months, incl. training.

Project Manager / Team Head

UBS Wealth Management & Business Banking, Zurich
Delivered a global US QI regulatory programme for booking centres in Europe, the Americas and Asia; led the project team.

Project Manager

Credit Suisse Private Banking, Zurich
Delivered international projects in Global Private Banking; supported senior management with analysis and budgeting.

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