Neil Buchan
About Neil Buchan
Neil Buchan serves as the Head of Market Practice at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2020. He previously worked as a Senior Payments Expert at SWIFT and spent 21 years at Bank of America as an Operations Project Consultant.
Current Role at SWIFT
Neil Buchan serves as the Head of Market Practice at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of standards that guide market practices within the financial services sector. His leadership focuses on ensuring that SWIFT's standards align with industry needs and regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Prior to his current role, Neil Buchan worked at SWIFT as a Senior Payments Expert from 2016 to 2020. During his four years in this position, he contributed to the enhancement of payment standards and practices, helping to shape the future of payment systems in the global financial landscape.
Career at Bank of America
Neil Buchan spent 21 years at Bank of America as an Operations Project Consultant from 1995 to 2016. In this capacity, he managed various projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and service delivery within the bank. His extensive experience in operations provided a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in standards and market practice.
Education and Expertise
Neil Buchan possesses a wealth of knowledge in financial services, particularly in payment systems and operational practices. His extensive career spans several decades, during which he has developed expertise in standards development, project management, and market practices within the banking sector.