Michael S.

Compliance Consultant

Limassol, Cyprus

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year
Cologne, Germany
Hybrid

Project Manager

Bank-Verlag

  • Set up outsourcing management, procurement department, developed a new strategy, policy and work instructions.
  • Set up an information outsourcing register and defined critical functions and service providers.
  • Created SLA definitions, KPIs and built service provider management and procurement.
  • Conducted external audits and established a conflict of interest register.
  • Built due diligence and risk assessments.
  • Created the cloud strategy and AI strategy.
  • Appointed a data protection coordinator and developed specific data protection strategies.
  • Conducted DPIAs, data protection audits, technical and organizational measures (TOM), data processing agreements (DPA), and managed the record of processing activities (RoPA).
  • Drafted and reviewed RoPA-DPA.
  • Prepared tenders, evaluations, framework agreements, etc., and expanded the strategy pool.
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
4 months
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Stuttgarter Versicherung

  • Implemented DORA requirements.
  • Created an information register and carried out contract extensions.
  • Defined critical functions and service providers.
  • Developed strategy, policies and process descriptions for third-party management.
  • Implemented third-party management, set up risk assessment and due diligence processes.
  • Created role descriptions for third-party managers.
  • Reviewed contracts and added minimum contractual content according to DORA.
  • Prepared exit planning and exit documentation.
  • Managed ICT incidents.
Nov 2023 - May 2024
7 months

Compliance Consultant

Zurich Insurance Europe AG

  • Advised on setting up the largest European property insurer.
  • Conducted a gap analysis and prepared a Statement of Findings.
  • Created guidelines and policies for VAIT/DORA requirements.
  • Identified the information network and created IAM policies.
  • Implemented process descriptions, governance and risk management.
  • Adjusted contracts for outsourcing and set up risk reporting.
  • Mitigated risks and managed IT emergencies with a BCM policy.
  • Supported the implementation of Artemeon as a central information register.
  • Initially reviewed and audited the outsourcing register and contract database.
  • Introduced tools for process mapping in outsourcing management.
Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
1 year 1 month

Project Manager, IAM Architect

Fondsdepotbank

  • Implemented an IAM software (ORG by FSP).
  • Monitored and managed a project with 10 team members.
  • Managed stakeholders at the C-level and developed the implementation strategy.
  • Actively implemented IT emergency management, IT outsourcing and contract management.
  • Supported the central asset register in ServiceNow.
  • Optimized and updated BCM according to DORA requirements.
  • Oversaw the technical implementation considering dependencies.
Jan 2022 - Sep 2022
9 months

Business Analyst

ING Diba AG

  • Supported the migration to One Identity and data migration from ServiceNow/Ramon to One Identity.
  • Set up roles and individual permissions.
  • Monitored and established internal control systems.
Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
4 months

Financial Statement Auditor

PWC

  • Performed audit procedures for financial statements.
  • Audited IT strategy, IT governance and operational information security.
  • Reviewed identity and access management as well as application development and IT operations.
  • Audited outsourcing management of third-party services.
Oct 2021 - Oct 2024
3 years 1 month

Business Analyst

FI-TS

  • Supported internal control tasks within the ECB program.
  • Updated and adapted the Statement of Findings to new processes and requirements.
  • Defined and aligned KPI reporting with stakeholders.
  • Optimized and documented the authorization process.
  • Reviewed and updated the authorization concepts and checked the connected components and their documentation.
  • Monitored SoD conflicts and supported new SoD requirements.
  • Conducted external audits and special tasks.
  • Introduced the Garancy system and integrated ITAB tools (LUY) into authorization management.
  • Assisted and prepared audits (WP, §44 KWG, internal audit, PS951, TÜV and data protection audits).
  • Implemented findings from the above audits.
Apr 2021 - May 2021
2 months

Project Manager

Internationale Anwaltskanzlei Hengeler und Müller

  • Conducted a feasibility study for implementing an authorization management system.
  • Prepared the RfP and decided on an ABAC role model.
Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
5 months

IT Auditor

PWC

  • Performed IT audits at banks in Frankfurt, reviewing IT strategy and governance.
  • Reviewed information security management plans and operational security measures.
Jan 2020 - Sep 2021
1 year 9 months

Business Analyst

EEX Leipzig

  • Specified and implemented a proprietary IAM solution.
  • Adapted authorization concepts and regulatory requirements.
  • Applied agile project methods such as Scrum and Kanban.
  • Responsible for implementation, secure operation and continuous improvement of IAM services.
  • Conducted audits and protective measures.
Dec 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 1 month

Business Analyst/Subproject Manager

LBBW Stuttgart

  • Built a new authorization management system with Garancy.
  • Created functional concepts, did customizations and prepared corporate roles.
  • Specified the 'Joiner, Mover, Leaver' processes.
  • Supported recertifications and analyzed directory service data.
  • Analyzed and developed implementation concepts for ECB audit findings.
Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
10 months

IT Architect Treasury

Postbank System Bonn

  • Developed a new IT architecture for ALM and issuance.
Mar 2015 - Jan 2018
2 years 11 months

Team Lead/Deputy Project Manager

DZBANK Frankfurt

  • Migrated credit card accounts and IT landscape after WGZ integration.
  • Set up risk management and test management.
  • Performed analytical audit methods and live cutovers.
  • Implemented PSD2 requirements including conceptual study and process implementation.
  • Acted as test manager for SAP applications and securities processes, and addressed audit findings.
Jan 2000 - Dec 2015
16 years

Project Manager/Multi-Project Manager/Scrum Master

Deka Bank

  • Managed projects and implemented international regulatory requirements.
  • Implemented new banking and payment systems.
  • Implemented IAM systems with SoD considerations and optimizations.
  • Introduced new accounting processes and liquidity management tools.
  • Facilitated external audits.
Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
3 years

Business Analyst

DVG

  • Developed functional specifications for the requirements of the 6th KWG amendment in connection with specific applications.
Jan 1990 - Dec 1998
9 years

COO, CIO, Program Director, Head of Finance and Accounting

Banco di Napoli

  • Led a team of 60 employees.
  • Managed finance and accounting departments with strategic IT responsibility.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Education

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Business Administration · Rendsburg, Germany

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Bank Clerk · Rüsselsheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

IT Auditor

Financial Statement Auditor

Scrum Master

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