Saul Alvarez
About Saul Alvarez
Saul Alvarez serves as the Head of Business Risk and Controls for Asia at Lombard Odier Group, bringing extensive experience in risk management across various global financial institutions.
Work at Lombard Odier
Saul Alvarez serves as the Head of Business Risk and Controls for Asia at Lombard Odier Group. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the firm's risk management framework and governance practices in the region. His role involves overseeing business risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at Citi
Saul Alvarez worked at Citi in various capacities. He served as the Regional Operational Risk Head for Asia and EMEA in Consumer & Commercial Banking from 2016 to 2018. Following this, he was the Director and Compliance Officer, acting as the Central Compliance Lead for a brief period in 2018. His tenure at Citi provided him with significant insights into operational risk management.
Career at UBS and Credit Suisse
Saul Alvarez has extensive experience with UBS and Credit Suisse. He worked at UBS as an Executive Director and Senior Risk Manager from 2007 to 2013, focusing on the APAC region. He also held the position of Head of New Business Controlling APAC from 2013 to 2016. His earlier experience includes roles at Credit Suisse, where he participated in the Management Trainee Program and worked in Operations Control & Risk Management.
Background in Risk Management
Saul Alvarez possesses a strong background in risk management, with experience in both first and second line defense functions. He has led complex process improvement and governance projects across multiple regions, including Europe, the US, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. His expertise includes delivering regulatory and governance-related projects in global banking operations.
Educational Background
Saul Alvarez began his career in the financial services industry after completing the Management Trainee Program at Credit Suisse. This foundational experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in risk management and operational risk across various global financial institutions.