Simon Creedon

Experience

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  RBS

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2017

  Managed 100+ staff across ten locations in Asia within Securities & Derivatives Operations. Transitioned aspects of the Singapore Operations to a low-cost centre in India to create a new service delivery function in Asia. Championed the introduction of Robotic Process Automation to increase productivity, lower costs and reduce operational and reputational risk. Mentored and coached future leaders to strengthen succession planning.Membership of the APAC Operations Governance & Control Committee, Chairman of the APAC Securities & Derivatives Leadership Team, member of Global FXMM, Derivatives & Prime Services Leadership Team, Global Securities Operations Leadership Team, Global Collateral, Client Valuations & Funding Operations Leadership Team and Global Derivatives Change Board. Show less Established a robust business-focused Operations division that provided a comprehensive range of services across Client Support, Settlements, Reconciliations (Fixed Income and derivatives), Remittance (overseas and domestic), Cash Management, Deposits, Trade Finance (settlement, negotiation and confirmation), Banking middle office, Data Management, Control Testing, KYC and KYS.Utilised horizon scanning to anticipate changes likely to impact back office operations and to maintain consistent standards, processes and controls. Built cross-divisional perception of the Operations department as a member of the Tokyo Branch Executive Committee, Tokyo Branch Governance & Controls Committee, APAC Operations Governance & Controls Committee and Chairman of the Japan Change Board. Show less

  • Director, Head of Operations ‒ Capital Resolution, APAC

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  • Head of Risk & Control Operations, APAC

    Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Country Head of Operations

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Head of Securities & Derivatives Operations, APAC

    Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Head of Branch Operations

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Head of Collateral Management, APAC

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
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  Mizuho

  Jul 2017 - now

  Promoted to lead Pan-Asia Operations across offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and India with oversight of 60 staff. Accelerated new regional product delivery with the balance sheet transfer from Japan to Singapore. Defined and led a transformative change programme to implement a new Pan-Asia Operations target operating model, which encompassed people, policies and systems.Achieved significant cost savings and fast-tracked productivity by adopting and implementing legacy global systems that accelerated alignments, realised efficiencies and ensured smooth booking flows. Strengthened succession planning and retained knowledge with internal staff promotions. Show less

  • Managing Director, Head of Operations Pan Asia and Singapore

    Feb 2021 - now

  • Executive Director, Co-Head of Operations

    Mar 2018 - Feb 2021

  • Executive Director Head of Fixed Income Operations

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2018