Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
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.