I am an independent Board Member of a Swiss based multinational FinTech and have served on the Executive Board of an innovative Banking Software/SaaS/BPaaS company.My role as chair of the Group Risk Management Committee revolved around fortifying trust through robust governance, serving as a linchpin for banking regulators, auditors, vendors, and clients. With a background in accounting and finance complemented by a Chartered Accountant credential, my focus on business risk and supply chain risk management has been pivotal in shaping risk frameworks that support operational resilience.The team I led whilst at Avaloq, took pride in continuous process improvements that enhance customer confidence and regulatory compliance. Through a career marked by commitment to ethical leadership, I created a culture that values high-quality teamwork and integrity. Balancing professional life with a love for diverse cultures and environments, I am driven to mentor and inspire, and to champion the continuous evolution of governance standards.
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Risk GovernanceMbaer Merchant BankKüsnacht, Zh, Ch
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Non Executive Board MemberTp24 Jul 2022 - PresentZurich, Switzerland -
Global Head Regulatory Affairs & Chairperson Avaloq Group Risk Management CommitteeAvaloq Jan 2022 - Sep 2024Zurich, SwitzerlandAs part of the Global Risk & Assurance Team, I chair the Avaloq Group Risk Committee and act as a global intermediary between banking regulators, external auditors, critical third party vendors and clients, where I continually strive to provide customers with a strong governance framework they can place trust and confidence in. -
Global Head Regulatory Affairs - Member Of Avaloq Sourcing Risk CommitteeAvaloq Jul 2019 - Feb 2022Zürich Area, Switzerland
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Head Risk Management - Chair Avaloq Sourcing Risk CommitteeAvaloq Jan 2017 - May 2020Bioggio/Adliswil
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Strategy & Analysis/Executive DirectorFalcon Private Bank Ltd. Jul 2014 - Dec 2016Zurich, SwitzerlandAfter a major restructure of the Executive Board and senior management, moved into the Strategy Analysis Team working for the Bank's Chief Operating Officer/Deputy CEO. Main function was to execute strategic initiatives to improve business operating effectiveness and governance structures (overhaul of the Bank's directives/policy system) -
Coo Finance/Executive DirectorFalcon Private Bank Ltd. Dec 1999 - Jun 2014ZurichJoined Falcon Private Bank (previously named AIG Private Bank) as Head Internal Control responsible for the implementation of a framework for Cash and Securities Reconciliations for Nostro and Custodian accounts. Moved into role as SOX Coordinator in 2006, successfully integrating AIG Private Bank into AIG Group SOX unit, based in New York. In 2008, was promoted to COO Finance, working directly for the CFO responsible for the coordination of the Bank's Budget process, and other strategic initiatives - Finance Stream Lead for outsourcing of Bank's IT Banking Platform to Avaloq in 2012.
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Senior ManagerDeloitte Australia Jan 1990 - Jul 1999Melbourne Area, AustraliaJoined graduate program in 1990 in Business Services/Taxation division.Gained Chartered Accountant qualification and was admitted into the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia in 1993.Promoted to Manager in 1995 and then Senior Manager in 1997.When left for Switzerland was managing team of 20 people.
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Wendy Edwards Education Details
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Accounting And Finance, Business Ethics -
DeloitteBoard Readiness Programme
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