Alistair Venables

About

Senior change leader with a proven track record in driving revenue growth, leading high-performing program teams and delivering successful transformation within the financial sector. Experienced in developing and executing strategic initiatives, managing complex projects & programs, and providing expert guidance in change and transformation programs. Direct financial management of multi-million dollar projects and programs. Competencies include Project Management, Process Improvements, Performance Management, Lean Six Sigma, Change Initiatives, Strategic Projects, Governance, Operating Model, Service Management, Programme Office, Leadership, Team Management, Hiring & Training, Stakeholder Management, Client Orientation, Client Advisor Collaboration, Consulting, Cost Savings Analysis, Offshoring, Outsourcing, Wealth Management / Private Banking, Retail/Corporate Banking, Finance Operations, Financial Shared Services, Risk Management, Risk Control, Business Support, Business Management, IT Systems Development, Project Reporting.

Experience

• Digital & AI Transformation Consulting · Freelance2023-11-01 –

  I bring over 20 years of unparalleled experience in driving change and technology transformation for top-tier companies. Excelling in strategic planning, AI integration, and digital transformation, ensuring our clients stay ahead in an ever-evolving technological landscape. We are dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address complex business challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility. Proven track record in managing large-scale projects and leading cross-functional teams highlights our commitment to delivering impactful results and driving sustainable growth.

• Head of UK & Delivery lead · additiv2023-04-01 – 2023-10-01

  Head of UK market SaaS sales, delivery lead Middle East clients and key account manager.

• Senior Manager Digital Transformation · additiv2022-02-01 – 2023-04-01

  Senior account management, UK business development lead and digital wealth solutions implementation programme lead.

• Senior Program Manager · UBS2019-11-01 – 2022-01-01

  Global strategy client account management & output technology. Programme stream lead technology upgrade.

• Senior Project Management Consultant · Self-employed2019-04-01 – 2019-11-01
• Senior Manager · Cognizant2014-09-01 – 2018-10-01

  Consulting - Senior manager projects and programmes working on global strategic projects. Business development and sales/client management. Client work. Novartis - .NET Senior IT project manager, delivering client end solution leading offshore development team. UBS - Large global programme, Leading Operations change consulting of 150 staff.

• Associate Director - Senior Project Manager · Coutts2013-01-01 – 2013-12-01

  Senior Project manager. Finance & Risk Change. MIS & business intelligence implementation across all wealth banking service lines. leveraging data warehouse and Avaloq solutions.

• Assistant Manager finance consulting · KPMG UK2011-11-01 – 2012-11-01

  Finance Transformation Consultant delivering thought leadership and benchmarking for clients. Leading change for financial crime process remediation product control within UBS investment banking.

• Vendor to KPMG - FSA Reporting project manager & Test Lead · KPMG UK2011-06-01 – 2011-11-01

  My consulting company worked as an associate consultant at Newedge for KPMG to put in place the FSA reporting for a UK subsidiarity during a transition phase from SAP to Oracle.

• Senior Technical Consultant · HSBC2010-05-01 – 2010-09-01

  Asset servicing - Corporate actions client portal agile project.

Education

• Cambridge Judge Business SchoolDigital disruption: Digital transformation strategies, Information Technology Project Management
• Bournemouth UniversityBSc hons, Business Information Systems Management
• St Johns College

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