Peter De Koninck
About Peter De Koninck
Peter De Koninck serves as the Chief Auditor at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in auditing and assurance, having previously worked in various roles within the organization since 1998.
Work at SWIFT
Peter De Koninck has been serving as Chief Auditor at SWIFT since 2014, based in La Hulpe, Belgium. In this role, he reports directly to the Board's Audit and Finance Committee and SWIFT's CEO. His responsibilities include providing assurance to SWIFT Management, the Board, customers, market infrastructures, regulators, and G-10 Oversight. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at SWIFT, including Acting Chief Auditor for eight months in 2014, Internal Audit Manager from 1998 to 2004, and Deputy Chief Auditor from 2004 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Peter De Koninck obtained a Master's Degree in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from UFSIA, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in auditing and assurance standards, which he applies in his current role at SWIFT.
Background
Before joining SWIFT, Peter De Koninck accumulated extensive experience in the field of auditing. He worked at SWIFT in various capacities for over 16 years, starting as Internal Audit Manager and progressing to Deputy Chief Auditor. His career reflects a commitment to enhancing the organization's auditing processes and standards.
Responsibilities and Reporting Structure
As Chief Auditor at SWIFT, Peter De Koninck is responsible for interfacing with both the External Security Auditor and the Statutory Auditor. He drives the strategic direction of assurance standards used at SWIFT, collaborating with Senior Management and the Board to ensure compliance and effectiveness in auditing practices.