Robert Schneider
About Robert Schneider
Robert Schneider serves as the Head of Securities, Trade and Corporates Go to Market at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2022. With a career spanning over three decades in the financial sector, he has held various roles at SWIFT and Dresdner Bank AG, specializing in Treasury, Payments, and Securities.
Work at Swift
Robert Schneider currently serves as the Head of Securities, Trade and Corporates Go to Market at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked in various capacities at SWIFT, including Head of Sales for Corporate Business in EMEA from 2012 to 2016, and Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Data Initiatives for Europe, Middle East, and Africa from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at SWIFT began in 2001, where he initially worked as a Regional Manager until 2008, followed by a role as Head of SWIFT Germany until 2012. He also led Financial Crime Compliance Initiatives for EMEA from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Robert Schneider possesses extensive expertise in SWIFT-related technologies, including SCORE and 3SKey. His specialization spans several key areas within the financial sector, such as Treasury, Payments, and Securities. This knowledge is supported by a long-standing career in banking, consulting, and sales, which has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape.
Background
Robert Schneider began his career in the financial sector at Dresdner Bank AG, where he worked for 11 years from 1988 to 1999. Following this, he served as a Senior Consultant at CSC Ploenzke AG for one year before joining SWIFT in 2001. Over the years, he has held multiple leadership positions at SWIFT, contributing to various strategic initiatives and operational improvements within the organization.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Robert Schneider has made significant contributions to the financial sector, particularly during his time at SWIFT. His leadership roles have involved overseeing critical areas such as sales, compliance, and market strategies. His extensive experience has allowed him to influence various initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and compliance within the financial industry.