Marcel Schildknecht
About Marcel Schildknecht
Marcel Schildknecht serves as the Executive Director of Financial Crime Prevention and Governance and PMO Manager at UBS in Zurich, Switzerland. He has extensive experience in managing cross-functional projects and regulatory communications, particularly in developing UBS' US Resolution Plan and ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
Work at UBS
Marcel Schildknecht has been employed at UBS since 2019, serving as the Executive Director of Financial Crime Prevention, Governance, and PMO Manager. In this role, he manages multiyear cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing the bank's resolvability. His responsibilities include overseeing complex initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Schildknecht coordinates with regulators on Resolution Plan inquiries and bank examinations, demonstrating his expertise in regulatory communication.
Education and Expertise
Marcel Schildknecht studied at Commercial Banking College in Switzerland, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 1988 to 1991. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive experience in financial crime prevention and governance. His expertise includes strategic project management, particularly in the context of regulatory compliance and oversight.
Background
Before his current role at UBS, Marcel Schildknecht led the development of UBS' US Resolution Plan from 2014 to 2018. This position involved strategic project management and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the plan met regulatory standards. His career reflects a focus on financial governance and compliance within the banking sector.
Achievements
During his tenure at UBS, Marcel Schildknecht has implemented supervision programs designed to ensure adherence to bank regulatory rules and internal policies. His work emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance and the effective management of financial crime prevention initiatives. His leadership in cross-functional projects has contributed to the bank's operational resilience.