Alvin Cheong
Summary
Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at Credit Suisse AG, adept at strategic planning and relationship building. Successfully led high-performing teams to deliver key initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in decision-making and project management, driving enhanced collaboration and operational efficiency across diverse financial projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Project Manager
Credit Suisse AG
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Working closely with key APAC senior Finance stakeholders (Group Finance, Liquidity reporting, Product control, Local regulatory reporting) and Technology teams to deliver key project initiatives and participate in defining the Finance architecture roadmap and operating model.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Project Manager
Royal Bank of Scotland
06.2008 - 12.2015
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Associate Director
UBS AG
04.2006 - 04.2008
- Support new business initiatives within Emerging Markets (EM). Pro-active participation within EM implementations with particular emphasis on Financial Control systems such as the General Ledger and P&L systems.
- Involv in the definition of the target functional model (TFM) for the Fixed Income BUC P&L and control processes as well as upstream processes impacting Finance (eg. Data Quality & Integrity).
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
Assistant Vice President - Business Control
Credit Suisse First Boston
06.2004 - 03.2006
- Support Financial/Product Control by acting as Business Analyst/Project Manager within SCM for assigned projects, involves managing smaller projects or participating in larger projects throughout the region.
- Preparing business analysis and functional specifications on projects undertaken
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more informed strategic choices and improved overall performance metrics.
Assistant Vice President - Business Area Control
Deutsche Bank AG
06.2000 - 05.2004
- Produce and report daily performance to Global BAC, Trading Desk & Management
- Provide analysis and commentary of daily performance to Management
- Perform independent verification of market parameters
GFX Accountant
Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited
04.1999 - 05.2000
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Monitoring of rates tolerance intra-day and tolerance band
Middle Office Analyst
Rabobank International, Singapore Branch
06.1997 - 03.1999
- Review of trade structure for completeness, reasonableness and links to hedges and associated trades
- Reconciliation of Profit and Loss between front-office and GL to Devon Derivatives System
- Perform analysis of reasonableness of portfolio valuation; FX, swaps, bonds, futures, TDs, currency options
Project Development Office
Singapore International Monetary Exchange Limited
03.1996 - 06.1997
- Review of management controls,planning and development of projects related to Trade Clearing Process
- Writing operations manuals and procedures
- Facilitated knowledge transfer between team members by promoting a collaborative environment that encouraged sharing best practices and lessons learned across projects.
Education
BBA - Business
Monash University
Australia, Melbourne12-1995
No Degree - A Levels
Catholic Junior College
Singapore12-1989
No Degree - O Levels
Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School
Singapore12-1987
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Project management
Timeline
Director - Project Manager
Credit Suisse AG
02.2015 - 12.2017
Project Manager
Royal Bank of Scotland
06.2008 - 12.2015
Associate Director
UBS AG
04.2006 - 04.2008
Assistant Vice President - Business Control
Credit Suisse First Boston
06.2004 - 03.2006
Assistant Vice President - Business Area Control
Deutsche Bank AG
06.2000 - 05.2004
GFX Accountant
Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited
04.1999 - 05.2000
Middle Office Analyst
Rabobank International, Singapore Branch
06.1997 - 03.1999
Project Development Office
Singapore International Monetary Exchange Limited
03.1996 - 06.1997
BBA - Business
Monash University
No Degree - A Levels
Catholic Junior College
No Degree - O Levels
Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School
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