Phillip Deftereos
About Phillip Deftereos
Phillip Deftereos is a Data Acquisition Product Owner at UBS, specializing in Group Compliance, Regulatory & Governance. He has extensive experience in project management across various financial institutions, including RBS and BNP Paribas, and holds a Bachelor of Digital Systems from Monash University.
Current Role at UBS
Phillip Deftereos serves as the Data Acquisition Product Owner within the Group Compliance, Regulatory & Governance (GCRG) division at UBS. He has held this position since 2023, working in London, England. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing data acquisition processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at RBS
Phillip Deftereos worked at RBS in various capacities from 2005 to 2014. His roles included Project Manager and Business Analyst in the Global Banking & Markets division, where he contributed for five years. He also managed projects in the M&IB Prime, Collateral & Operations Technology sector for two years, and led the M&IB Central Clearing Programme for one year.
Experience at BNP Paribas
At BNP Paribas, Phillip Deftereos held multiple project management roles from 2014 to 2020. He worked on the CIB GM Client & Sales Facing Technology project for three years and managed the CIB GM DRIVE Project Implementation for another three years. His work focused on enhancing client-facing technologies within the corporate and investment banking sectors.
Educational Background
Phillip Deftereos studied at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Digital Systems from 1990 to 1994. His educational foundation in IT has supported his extensive career in project management and technology roles across various financial institutions.
Early Career and Development
Phillip Deftereos began his career as a Graduate Developer at Southern Cross Computer Systems from 1995 to 1998. He then transitioned to roles in analysis and development at John Lewis and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., where he gained experience as a Developer and Business Analyst. His early career laid the groundwork for his subsequent project management roles in the financial sector.