John Wong
About John Wong
John Wong is a Programme Manager at Endava in London with extensive experience in post-trade operations, risk management, and capital markets.
Current Position at Endava
John Wong currently holds the position of Programme Manager at Endava, where he operates from London, England, United Kingdom. In his role at Endava, Wong is responsible for overseeing various programs, aligning them with the company's strategic objectives, and ensuring high standards of delivery. His extensive experience in managing complex technology and business change programs equips him to meet the strategic transformation and compliance needs of the organization.
Previous Roles in Financial Institutions
John Wong has held significant roles in various prestigious financial institutions. He worked as Project Manager at Vocalink, a Mastercard company, from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he was CSDR Programme Manager - Optimisation / Securities Settlements Operations at UBS from 2018 to 2019. His role at Credit Suisse as Group Operations - Securities Settlements Programme Manager in 2017 and his earlier experiences at UBS and Deloitte highlight his extensive background in securities settlements and project management within the financial sector.
Education and Academic Background
John Wong graduated from the University of Strathclyde, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics & Computer Science. His education has been instrumental in forming his analytical and technical skills, which are essential in his professional roles. The combination of economics and computer science provided him with a unique perspective on technology implementation within financial and operational contexts.
Expertise in Post-Trade Operations and Risk Management
John Wong possesses deep domain knowledge in Post-Trade Operations and Risk Management. He is familiar with the technologies, data, and industry utilities that support these areas. His experience covers Capital Markets, Retail Banking, and Wealth Management, and includes strong problem-solving and analysis skills focused on delivering high standards of execution. His work has involved managing complex programs to align with regulatory frameworks like Basel II, III, and BCBS239.
Specialized Skills and Methodologies
John Wong is skilled in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. He is proficient in Big Data technologies such as Hadoop and data streaming technologies like Kafka, Flink, Elastic, and Kibana. His experience includes vendor management, outsourcing, and off-shoring, underpinned by a collaborative and collegiate working style. Wong builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders and all levels of an organization to facilitate transformational change.