Oliver Geffroy

Senior Banking Executive, Risk and Compliance - Advisor, Investor, Entrepreneur - Attorney-at-Law

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

About

C-Suite Risk and Compliance Executive in Banking and Finance; Experienced Lawyer and Advisor; Investor and Entrepreneur in Regulatory Technology; Non-Executive Director 25+ year track record in M&A, Legal, Risk and Compliance at leading global banks and law firms. Regulatory Approvals: Chief Compliance and Operational Risk Officer approved by European Central Bank / Central Bank of Ireland and Swap Dealer Chief Compliance Officer approved by US CFTC. Regulatory Expertise: Extensive knowledge of all relevant European, UK, US, and German banking regulations, as well as other key international jurisdictions. International Scope: Active in various jurisdictions (Germany, Ireland, UK, South Africa). Growth from expert to country roles (Germany) into regional (Europe), cross-regional (EMEA), and global functions. Management and Purpose: Developing and operating risk management frameworks for large global institutions. Accountable for OpRisk & Compliance towards boards / regulators. Member of Executive Committees. Working in close pragmatic partnership with the Business to proactively support economic success and growth in a responsible and sustainable manner. Leadership: Empathic, culturally-sensitive approach, driving large, diverse multidisciplinary organizations and teams. Consistent focus on talent development & employee engagement. Agile with efficiency-enhancing spirit. Enthusiastic about creating high performing teams. Industry and Network: Long-time activity in international banking associations and conferences, facilitating dialogues on conduct and culture, risk management, and financial services regulation. Person: A strong strategist and executer committed to highest ethics, integrity, and responsibility. Champion of financial institutions contributing benefits to communities. Appreciative and communicative, able to see the individual.

Experience

  • Member of the Board, Independent Non-Executive Director at The Politics Project
    Jan 2017 - Feb 2026 · 9 yrs 2 mos

  • Global Head of Central Compliance, Infrastructure Compliance and Conduct Risk Compliance at Deutsche Bank
    Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Bank of America (7 yrs)
    • Chief Compliance and Operational Risk Officer Europe, Co-Head EMEA
      Apr 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • EU Data Protection Officer
      Apr 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Chief Compliance and Operational Risk Officer, Europe
      Dec 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • RBS International (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Managing Director, Head of Compliance EMEA
      Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Managing Director, Deputy Head of EMEA Compliance
      Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Barclays (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Chief Compliance Officer ABSA Capital, Barclays Head of Compliance Africa
      Feb 2013 - May 2013 · 4 mos

    • Head of Compliance Continental Europe, Corporate & Investment Banking
      May 2011 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Head of Compliance Central Europe
      Jan 2009 - Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos