Matthew R. K.

Experience

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  Credit Suisse

  Aug 2004 - May 2009

  • Junior Advisor Private Clients

    Aug 2007 - May 2009

  • Creditmanagement | Corporate Clients | Private Clients | Cash Service | Operations

    Aug 2004 - Jul 2007
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  Raiffeisen Switzerland

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Mortgage & Loan Advisor
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  PostFinance

  Sept 2009 - now

  I lead and manage the Compliance Offices for Business Clients (companies, associations, public sector entities, financial institutions) and Private Clients (individuals) within the Bank’s 1st Line of Defense Compliance framework.I manage 9 direct reports and a team of 100+ FTE indirect reports.Responsible for AML, CFT, AEI, FATCA, and Sanctions compliance. I represent Operations Management in Crisis Response.I help coordinate crisis response efforts, help resolve crisis by providing specialist knowledge and help mitigate risks and ensure business continuity. I manage high-pressure situations with swift decision-making. I led and managed the Compliance Office for Business Clients (companies, associations, public-sector entities, financial institutions) within the Bank’s 1st Line of Defense Compliance framework.I led 4 direct reports and a team of 50+ FTE indirect reports. Responsible for AML, CFT, AEI, FATCA, and Sanctions compliance. Focused on process effeciency and cost-effectiveness. I led and managed the Compliance Services department for German-speaking Switzerland and the operational Sanctions Compliance department within the Bank’s 1st Line of Defense Compliance framework.I Ied 6 direct reports and a team of 85+ FTE indirect reports. Responsible for AML, CFT, AEI, FATCA, and Sanctions compliance. Focused on operational effeciency, large change management programmes and cost reduction. I led a team in operational Compliance Management with 9 senior direct reports and up to 30 indirect reports.Focused on AML, CFT, AEI, and FATCA compliance. Oversaw daily operations and strategic initiatives. Ensured regulatory adherence and risk mitigation. I led a team focused on operational compliance with US-related regulations, specifically FATCA.Managed 9 direct reports. Oversaw FATCA, AML, and CFT compliance. Ensured regulatory adherence and operational efficiency. I supported compliance operations and regulatory adherence. Assisted in AML, CFT, AEI, FATCA, and Sanctions processes. Conducted enhanced due diligence and risk assessments. Ensured compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. I managed accounts for wealthy Private Gold, Premium, and Affluent Clients. Provided sales support and client advisory. Ensured high-quality service and tailored financial solutions for mostly English-speaking clients. Strengthened client relationships and business growth.

  • Head Compliance Office Business Clients & Private Clients

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Member of Crisis Response & Management Team | Operations

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Sector Head Compliance Office Business Clients

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Regional Head Compliance Services German-speaking Switzerland

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2021

  • Head Compliance Desk 2nd Level

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Team leader US Compliance Desk

    Feb 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Compliance Associate

    Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Account Management for Private Gold, Premium & Affluent Clients | Sales Support

    Sept 2009 - Nov 2012
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  HSO Business School Switzerland

  Jan 2023 - now

  Part-time Lecturer & Trainer on the course Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration

  I teach Business & Management and Self-Leadership in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration program. I design and deliver lectures on leadership, strategy, and management principles. Train students in self-leadership and professional development. Apply real-world business insights to academic learning.