
Koenraad Van Huffel
Executive Business Partner | FSI | Program Director | Project Manager | Digital transformation | Ex-CFO | Ex-COO
Salaire / Taux journalier
Hong-Kong, Hong Kong
Mobilité : Belgique
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
Analytical and forward-thinking Professional Services Executive with 30+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry. As a Professional Services Director/Program Director and Project Manager, well-versed in understanding and managing customer needs and expectations, developing "win-win" solutions, with a focus on timely delivery within budget. Vast experience in offering practical and simple solutions to complex issues, able to grasp the big picture & prioritize across multiple initiatives. Experience in business development and sales support. The last few years, I have been supporting banks and insurance companies on their Digital Transformation journeys in Risk, Finance, AML, and Fraud. Covered regional and Global positions in Risk management, Finance (ex-regional CFO), and Operations (ex-COO) in Banking. Solid knowledge of AML and Fraud detection and management processes. A proper understanding of Data Analytics, ML, and AI, and their potential impact on the key FSI topics mentioned above. Ability to conceptualize and implement topics like ML predictive modelling and AI-integrated functionality. Self-directed, dynamic leader who can build and motivate high-performance teams and cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders. Adept at strategically using in-depth Financial Services industry knowledge to solve business problems, allocate resources, and achieve financial goals. Proven track record of success in leading multi-cultural teams and projects in a matrix organization, reorganizing and streamlining daily workflows, combining strategic thinking with operational excellence, and driving change (processes, systems, and people) across geographies. A proven combination of open leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, and a multicultural sensibility. My keywords are passion, innovation, authenticity, flexibility, communication, and results.
Expérience de travail
Director, Head of Risk and Analytics APAC (Delivery and Business Development)
Sutra Management
nov. 2024 - août 2025
10 mois
Hong-Kong, Hong Kong
– Manage multiple SAS Software delivery projects in the region as a Program Director. – Creation of project delivery assets for industrialisation/standardisation of implementation practices. – Business development in the APAC region for SAS Analytics, Risk, Fraud, and AML. – Definition and execution of regional and country sales strategies through direct Partnerships, the SAS Channels team, and the SAS Professional Services team. – Pre-sales and sales activities for SAS Analytics, Risk, Fraud, and AML.
Director, Professional Services APAC, Head of Risk Delivery SME Team.
SAS
mai 2019 - oct. 2024
5 ans 6 mois
Hong-Kong, Hong Kong
– Engagement lead (Program Director) for a multi-year IFRS17 project in HK and a complex regional CPM project in SG for major SAS FSI clients. – Support the sales process through in-depth Risk/Finance business knowledge and practical delivery advice. – Manage the development of an IFRS9 and IFRS17 Lite Value Propositions and Lead to Cash (LTC) initiative for the SAS I17 solution. – As a team, support multiple Risk projects for the region in the FSI with a focus on Incubated (New) solutions. – Work with R&D to ensure field experience and issues are adequately communicated and solved, and product development is aligned to APAC market requirements. – Establish and review the Capacity, Capability, and Enablement Masterplans for the risk solutions delivery (country /sub-region/region). Create a scalable delivery ecosystem across the region, including partners and the local SAS team. – Ensure delivery enablement accuracy and scalability across the region. – Manage the 'Community of Practice' agenda for the Risk Solutions Delivery in APAC. – Manage the (sub-)regional Risk Solution delivery partner framework for APAC. – Creation of project delivery assets for industrialization/standardization of implementation practices. – Follow up and influence the development roadmap for all Risk/Finance Solutions of SAS.
Head of Delivery APAC
Aptitude Software
nov. 2018 - avr. 2019
6 mois
Hong-Kong, Hong Kong
– Co-ordinate multiple IFRS17 projects for the region and the industrialisation/ standardisation of implementation practices. – Set-up of the Asian Delivery practice, including recruitment, processes, and procedures, ... – Manage the IFRS17 project for a major client in SG. – Support the sales process with delivery experience and IFRS17 practical implementation advice.
Founder and Director, Project Manager/Program Director
Axios Finance Consultants
juil. 2017 - nov. 2018
1 an 5 mois
Bangkok, Thaïlande
– Program Manager for YIT's IFRS 9 implementation projects in Thailand. 5 Projects in parallel at major TH Banks. – Project Manager, Finance for the KBC Bank Rainbow project in Belgium.
Director, Head of Professional Services Finance and Risk, APAC
Wolter Kluwer Financial Services
févr. 2016 - juin 2017
1 an 5 mois
Bangkok, Thaïlande
– Manage a team of Technical, Finance, and Risk consultants across APAC, implementing the OneSumX integrated Financial Risk platform at Tier 1 and 2 regional and global banks. Main focus was on IFRS 9, MR, Basel II, and Finance sub-ledger projects.
Program Manager at Queensland Treasury Corporation
Wolters Kluwer - Financial Services Solutions
avr. 2015 - juin 2016
1 an 3 mois
Brisbane Queensland, Australie
– Implementing OneSumX at Queensland Treasury Corporation. Greenfield project to create the New QTC. Implements the Financial DWH (FDA) as the 'single source of truth', the risk engine and a new Trading sub-ledger.
BNP Paribas
déc. 2009 - déc. 2013
4 ans 1 mois
Bangkok, Thaïlande
COO Bangkok branch
sept. 2012 - déc. 2013
1 an 4 mois
Bangkok, Thaïlande
– Main responsibilities include HR, IT, Organisation & Methods, Operations (FI, Trade Finance, Cash Management), Client Services (client on boarding, Client services, KYC, Loan administration), Operational Risk and Control, Finance& Control, Tax and Administration. – Key accomplishments: – Re-organisation of the Admin/AP/Procurement workflow – Set-up of a new Client Services department (system and processes) – Upgrade the Operational Risk measurement and mitigation framework in line with group requirements. – Tighten physical branch controls, improve and secure cash related processes, improved the workfloor set-up, .... – Extended the Cash Management capabilities of the BNP Paribas TH branch to align to customer needs.
CFO SEA
déc. 2009 - sept. 2012
2 ans 10 mois
Singapour
– Lead a team of 37 FTEs in Singapore, 19 in other SEA sites, covering CIB and Security Services businesses. Direct responsibility for 14 entities in SEA. – Financial Reporting and Control: – General accounting – Local regulatory reporting – Group financial reporting – Annual audited statutory accounts – Single point of contact for external auditors – Monthly certification process on accounting control plan – Basel I and II reporting – Liquidity funding gap analysis – Intercompany reconciliation process – Management Reporting: – Analyse and comment main result and profit drivers – Budget/forecast preparation and tracking – Analytical intercompany reconciliation process – Projects: – All SEA projects related to Finance & Control – Process improvement projects – Reduction of number of entities and ledgers – Tax: – GST and CIT returns for the Singapore entities – Single point of contact for IRAS and Group Tax Department – Other: – Member of the New Product Approval Committee – Member of the ALCO, Internal Control Committee and the Finance Permanent Control Committee – Follow-up on all external audit recommendations – Follow-up on all internal audit recommendations related to Finance – Monthly meetings with external auditors and Compliance – Accounts payable for 17 entities – Staff claims for all Singapore entities – Key accomplishments: – The migration Fortis Bank Singapore into multiple BNP Paribas Singapore entities – The set-up of a new Malaysian Onshore Branch (conventional and Islamic banking) in Kuala Lumpur – The roll-out of the Group Permanent Control Plan for all consolidated entities under my supervision – Support the development of a regional reporting dashboard and the required process and DWH changes – Leading the SG Finance team in streamlining processes and systems while optimising the organisational structure – Set-up of regional F&C platform for BP2S APAC
Head of Product control Global Markets APAC
Fortis Bank
août 2007 - déc. 2009
2 ans 5 mois
– Act as a partner of the business stakeholders to develop, analyse and implement new products, markets and related processes – Follow-up on daily P/L and risk reporting – Monthly reporting and commentaries to local, regional and global management teams on business performance and profit drivers (including specific focus on profitability of new products/markets) – Improve and streamline the reporting flows to local and Head Office management (Financial and Management Accounting data). Ensure data quality – Implement cross selling and Economic Profit Reporting tool and methodology – Organise budget process and track actual performance vs. forecast. Liaise with Head Office and Global Heads – Track and solve all reconciliation issues between Front Office, Middle Office and Accounting. Implement required structural changes through process and systems improvements – Track and solve transfer pricing issues across the region – Drive and co-ordinate the roll-out of the reconciliation and Basel II reporting. Organise the regional sign-off process – Member of the New Product Acceptance Committee – Major Achievements: – Rapid regional/product expansion of GMK APAC – The reduction of the un-reconciled differences between Front Office and Accounting in GMK APAC from USD 10M to an average USD 100K across trading desks. Managed the change in processes and systems to ensure daily reconciliation – The implementation of an Economic Profit Reporting tool to track cross selling – The set-up of a framework for tracking of the income piloted out of Asia but posted outside the region
Formation
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School
EMBA, General Management
1997 - 1998
1 an 1 mois
Haute Ecole 'Groupe ICHEC - ISC Saint-Louis - ISFSC', Bruxelles
Certified Financial Analyst, Financial Analysis
1991 - 1992
1 an 1 mois
Solvay Business School
Master after Master, Tax Management
1990 - 1991
1 an 1 mois
Solvay Business School
MBA, Business Management
1985 - 1990
5 ans 1 mois
Licences et certifications
PMP
Délivré le : févr. 2026