About Sophie
Over the past 7+ years across Tier-1 banking, consulting, and trading operations, I’ve worked closely with leadership teams to strengthen execution capabilities:
- shaping board-level narratives and strategic roadmaps
- building automated reporting and performance systems
- designing scalable operational processes
- establishing governance and compliance frameworks
Recent examples include reducing manual operational work by 70%, implementing compliance frameworks adopted by global industrial clients, and automating processes that previously required hours of manual reconciliation.
I work as both a strategic sparring partner and hands-on builder, equally comfortable shaping direction with leadership and implementing the systems that make it real.
Based in Berlin.
Available for project-based and embedded engagements, as well as long-term roles such as Chief of Staff, Business Transformation, or Strategy & Operations leadership (Berlin & remote).
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Berlin (up to 50km)
Experience
- Freelance (Self employed)Senior ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)Berlin, GermanyI partner with founders to build scalable systems, align teams, and embed long-term strategy into daily operations - laying the foundation for sustainable growth and resilient performance.
- UBS Wealth ManagementBusiness ManagerBANKING AND INSURANCEOctober 2019 - January 2022 (2 years and 3 months)Zurich, SwitzerlandStrategic Business Manager orchestrating operational efficiency, cost savings, and impactful financial strategies. Proven leader in C-level initiatives and people-centric engagement.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for a 200+ member department, optimising efficiency and realising significant cost savings.
- Implemented impactful financial strategies, guiding strategic recruitment and crafting materials for C-level presentations to steer essential business growth initiatives.
- Monitored and managed financial performance, including budgeting and forecasting, to meet and exceed financial targets.
- Pioneered a people-centric strategy, driving initiatives that amplified employee engagement and fostered talent retention throughout the organisation.
- UBS Investment BankBusiness AnalystBANKING AND INSURANCEJanuary 2019 - October 2019 (9 months)Zürich, Switzerland
- Expert in optimising workflows, mitigating risks, and driving profitability through systematic approaches in the funds primary market.
- Optimised operational workflows by leveraging extensive datasets, proactively identifying and addressing potential trade execution risks.
- Implemented a systematic approach to break down intricate challenges into actionable solutions, resulting in enhanced profitability and minimised errors.
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Education
- Master of ScienceNOVA School of Business and Economics2019MSc. in Finance
- Bachelor of Business AdministrationJAMK University of Applied Sciences2016BBA
Certifications
- Strategy Execution CertificateHarvard Business School Online2025