CSAbout Christoph
1️⃣ Business Turnaround & Operational Transformation
Client / Sector: Lloyds TSB Private Banking, Geneva
Problem: Multiple unprofitable international clients threatened profitability.
Action: Promoted to Team Head; developed quantitative due diligence for 1,500+ accounts, recommended closures, and refocused on high-value clients.
Result: Achieved profitability after 18 months, transforming the business from a cost center to a profit center, increased average annual ROA to 2.5% p.a., and doubled AUM after 30 months.
2️⃣ Regulatory & Compliance Transformation
Client / Sector: IX-7 Asset Management, UAE
Problem: Failed annual audit, inadequate KYC, risk management, and compliance processes.
Action: Designed and implemented a fully automated cloud-based first line of defense strategy covering KYC, transactions, asset allocation, compliance, client reporting, and risk heat-maps.
Result: Improved real-time risk oversight, enabled proactive audits, and strengthened regulatory compliance framework.
3️⃣ WealthTech & Investment Process Optimization
Client / Sector: Private Asset Management / Technology & Energy Transition Investments
Problem: Investment decision-making lacked reliability and scalability; risk of mis-selling.
Action: Developed a WealthTech app integrating FWD company data, economic fundamentals, and historical patterns; oversaw monitoring of 20+ investment projects.
Result: Increased process reliability and profitability by 15%, supporting initial AUM exceeding $200M and enabling scalable, compliant investment management.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
German
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Genf (up to 50km)
Experience
- Global Financial & Advisory ClientsIndependent Consultant | Strategic Operations, Finance & AdvisoryCONSULTING AND AUDITSOctober 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesKey Engagement: Advised PE investors on $500M REE capital raise and operational planning.
- Advise investors, family offices, wealth/fintech, and financial services firms on operational design, strategic growth, and scaling.
- Build governance, financial, and operational frameworks to strengthen resilience and execution.
- Implement reporting, analytics, and risk transparency tools.
- Lead cross-border transformation projects aligning strategy, process, and stakeholder outcomes.
- IX-7 Asset Management SA, Geneva & IX7 Asset Advisory Services Limited,Managing Director | Finance, COO/Strategy & Operations LeadBANKING AND INSURANCEApril 2007 - September 2023 (16 years and 5 months)Abu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesMetrics summary: Directed ~$1B annual flows, scaled revenues from $0 to $15M, and transformed operations through process digitization and governance integration.
- Implemented digital and AI-driven investment, compliance, and reporting platforms.
- Oversaw market expansion across regions, strengthening institutional engagement.
- Led cross-functional global teams and embedded governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
- LTSB GenevaHead Market North America | Strategy, Finance & ComplianceBANKING AND INSURANCEOctober 2001 - March 2007 (5 years and 5 months)Genf, SwitzerlandLeadership and Governance:
- Oversaw NA portfolios with $750M+ annual turnover and improved ROA to +2.5%.
- • Enhanced institutional client penetration; strengthened cross-border compliance frameworks.
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Education
- Certified European Financial AnalystCertified European Financial Analyst
- Certified Financial Portfolio ManagerPGDipCertified Financial Portfolio Manager