Adrian Leist Email & Phone Number

Zurich, Switzerland

Head of Risk Control for Switzerland Head of Risk Control / CRO for DIFC, Dubai, UAEMember of the Group Operational Risk Team

Sydney, Australia

Founded Risk & Co Consulting in August 2019 in response to a growing demand for risk professionals who provide tailored and fit for purpose risk solutions. Responsibilities / Achievements Successfully implemented Risk Frameworks in local government and general insurance Provided training and coaching to Business as well as Risk Management Specialists.

Sydney, Australia

 Built up a highly effective team that excelled even while under extreme pressure and resource constraints and successfully delivered on our objectives  Performed top risk assessment with a view on future trends and business model disruptions Uplifted maturity of Risk Management including key Governance & Framework Documents  Informed the risk.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Led the Governance & Reporting team for IAG (Four direct reports). Reported into the Group General Manager Enterprise Risk and acted as her deputy.Responsibilities / Achievements Created and maintained the Enterprise Risk Profile, linked it to strategy and future trends and provided an external lens for risk committees and boards Enhanced key Governance.

Sydney, Australia

• I led the Business Risk and Regulatory Management (1st line) team for UBS Wealth Management Australia and reported into the CEO of Wealth Management Australia. My responsibilities moved from managing and controlling.
• I led deep dives into various risk areas to test and improve the quality of existing control frameworks
• I was a member of the Wealth Management Australia Executive Committee, ANZ Risk & Control Committee and various project steering committees and Chair of the Location Risk Control Committee
• I formed a highly effective risk management team that excelled even under the highest pressure

Singapore

• I initially supported CEO of UBS Singapore as a Business Manager with a gradual move into risk management roles post GFC. I led a team of five to support UBS Singapore on key risk focus areas (e.g. regulatory audit.
• I achieved the best regulatory risk score by enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of the internal control plans, providing training and performing quality assurance which was recognized through the nomination.
• I implemented various risk mitigation measures such as AML- and Investment Suitability spot checks and set up and ran tailored trainings to raise risk awareness
• I was a Key Project Member during the setup of the India Domestic Branch and implemented the Dubai business stream (Advisory Office)
• I was actively involved in successful initial set up of Support Functions in Singapore & Hong Kong
• I was actively involved in other Change Management activities in Singapore and Hong Kong such as the Markets Process Board and monthly communication meetings

Zurich, Switzerland

I worked as a counter teller, client advisor assistant and client advisor in Wealth Management and Business Banking. I was on a 10 month (unpaid) break from August 2000 to June 2001 to attend language school and travel.

International Executive Mba, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Successful completion of 11 mandatory courses including: - "Doing Business in China" at Tsinghua University.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration Zfh, Major In Internal Communication