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Description

Executive for Business Architecture & Transformation with over 15 years of international experience in banking, financial infrastructure, and data management. Specialist in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and regulatory platforms with a proven track record in building new departments, leading global teams, and implementing complex 'change the business' initiatives.

Experienced in M&A due diligence, post-merger integration, and strategic normalization of data and system landscapes. Acts as a bridge builder between business and IT, translating corporate strategies into scalable solutions. As a sparring partner for executive management with a deep understanding of governance, compliance, and stakeholder management, he enables organizations to manage risks, ensure business continuity, and achieve sustainable growth.

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

SIX
Head of Business Architecture
BANKING AND INSURANCE
January 2022 - October 2025 (3 years and 9 months)
Zürich, Switzerland
• Built the Business Architecture department on own initiative and drive, now a central control instrument for strategy implementation and transformation
• Responsible for an international team of 10+ Business Architects & Solution Specialists with strategic influence on global initiatives
• Developed Target Operating Models and Architecture Blueprints as a basis for transformation and sustainable growth
• Governance of Capability Maps, Value Streams & company-wide transformation roadmaps
• Close collaboration with Executive Management as sparring partner and advisor on priority projects and business cases
• Supported company acquisitions through due diligence assessments, integration planning, and normalization of data and system landscapes
• Conducted platform assessments and defined strategic build-vs.-buy decisions for mission-critical systems
• Normalized data flows and system architectures to increase efficiency, transparency, and compliance
• Acted as a bridge between business and IT with a focus on scalable, future-proof solutions
Growth Strategy Corporate Strategy Leadership Fund Strategy Target Operating Model
SIX
Head Global Business Analysis Market Data
BANKING AND INSURANCE
November 2019 - December 2021 (2 years and 1 month)
Zürich, Switzerland
• Led an international team of 20+ Business Analysts across multiple locations
• Designed Capability Models and Value Streams as a basis for the modernization of market and reference data platforms
• Strategically further developed the RegHub platform as a central tool for regulatory requirements (MiFID II, PRIIPs, FidLEG)
• Introduced real-time strategies & fund platforms to cover regulatory requirements
• Collaborated with IT, Product Management, and external partners for scalable, efficient end-to-end solutions
• Optimized vendor contracts with significant cost savings
• Strengthened data quality and compliance through new governance and steering initiatives
• Fostered effective, cross-functional collaboration in globally distributed teams
Business analysis Regulatory Compliance Leadership Data Quality MiFID
SIX
Lead Business Analyst & Product Owner
BANKING AND INSURANCE
November 2017 - October 2019 (1 year and 11 months)
Zürich, Switzerland
• Owned the RegHub Regulatory Data Platform from concept to successful launch
• Defined Capability Maps and Transformation Roadmaps as strategic guidelines for regulatory programs
• Implemented MiFID II, PRIIPs, and FidLEG as critical success factors for compliance and business security
• Coordinated cross-functional teams with a focus on deadline- and budget-compliant implementation of regulatory requirements
• Deputized for Global Head of Market Data Business Analysis & strategic management consulting
• Close customer and regulatory authority engagement to strengthen regulatory compliance and trust
• Optimized documentation and reporting structures for maximum transparency and traceability
MiFID Business analysis Product Owner Data Analysis Consulting