About Hansruedi
I am a Senior Banking Operations Expert with more than 35 years of hands-on experience across Payments, SWIFT, Securities Operations, Corporate Actions, Custody, Client Onboarding and Correspondent Banking.
Throughout my career I have worked within Swiss private banks, international banks and financial market infrastructures, managing business-critical operations where accuracy, regulatory compliance and operational reliability are essential.
I support banks and financial institutions when they require experienced operational expertise in:
• Payments & SWIFT Operations
• Securities Operations & Settlement
• Corporate Actions & Proxy Voting
• Client Onboarding & Account Opening
• Correspondent Banking & Cash Management
• Operational Controls & Reconciliations
• Team Leadership & Operational Management
My background includes Head of Operations, Head of Back Office, Head of Middle Office and Head Client Service Desk roles across private banking and international banking environments.
Unlike traditional consultants, I bring decades of hands-on banking operations experience. I have managed daily operations, led teams, handled operational and regulatory challenges, and ensured the reliable execution of critical banking processes in demanding environments.
My focus is simple:
Helping banks maintain stable operations, strengthen operational controls and ensure the smooth execution of critical banking activities.
Available for full-time, part-time or project-based engagements.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Italian
Basic
Can work on-site
Zürich (up to 50km)
Experience
- SIX Group AGSpecialist, Proxy VotingBANKING AND INSURANCEMarch 2024 - August 2025 (1 year and 5 months)Olten, SwitzerlandExecuted global proxy voting for institutional clients, managing all aspects from event notifications and voting instructions to strict cut-off compliance. Coordinated seamlessly with custodians, internal legal, and compliance teams to ensure accurate and timely execution. Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows, reduce operational risk, and guarantee regulatory adherence, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for complex, cross-border shareholder meetings.
- SIXSISSpecialist, International IncomeBANKING AND INSURANCEJanuary 2023 - January 2024 (1 year)Olten, SwitzerlandManaged complex international income events and reconciliations for institutional clients, ensuring full compliance with cross-border tax regulations and reporting standards. Coordinated with internal teams and custodians to guarantee accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence. Streamlined processes to reduce operational risk, improved reconciliation efficiency, and delivered reliable outcomes for high-volume, multi-jurisdictional income distributions.
- Habib Bank AG ZurichHead, Client Service DeskApril 2016 - June 2021 (5 years and 2 months)• Led a team of 9 operations specialists managing FX, MM, and client support• Oversaw trade processing, confirmations, settlements, and SWIFT messaging• Reduced manual workload by implementing digital solutions• Prepared audits and coordinated AML-related reviews
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Education
- Diploma in Banking and FinanceDiploma in Banking and Finance
- Regulatory & Compliance AwarenessFinancial Services Compliance & Risk Training2025Conflicts of Interest (2024/2025) Own-Account Transactions (2024/2025) Code of Conduct (2024) EU Data Protection Regulation / GDPR (2024)