Helen Yiu
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at UBS and Credit Suisse, driving strategic planning and financial management initiatives. Expert in risk mitigation and controls, successfully enhancing company performance through innovative solutions. Proven ability to foster inclusive environments while launching initiatives that expand market presence and empower teams.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director- APAC CFO and Singapore CFO
UBS / Credit Suisse
03.1998 - 09.2024
- Senior Member of Operating Committees and Strategic Forums
- Board of Director of key subsidiaries
- Regulatory interactions (Singapore, Swiss, UK)
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives, streamlining operations, endorsing change initiatives through innovation including AI/robotics
- Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization''s operations.
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Launched new business initiatives to meet clients need and expand market presence
Director - Market Risk Monitoring and Product Cont
Peregrine Investment Holdings
03.1994 - 03.1998
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as daily revenue reporting, forecasting, budgeting and business management
Manager - Corporate Finance and Cash Management
Mitsubishi Corporation PLC
01.1990 - 02.1994
- Cash Management and Liability Management through issuance programs and ensuring liquidity and resource optimization
Manager- Audit
Price Waterhouse
09.1986 - 10.1989
- Various Audits of non financial clients ranging from retail, hotels and pharmaceutical companies
Education
Treasury
Assoc Member of Corporate Treasurers
London- United Kingdom11-1994
Chartered Accountant
Instit of Chartered Accountancy in England/Wales
London - United Kingdom06-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy- First Class Honors
University of North London
06-1986
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Risk and Controls
Timeline
Managing Director- APAC CFO and Singapore CFO
UBS / Credit Suisse
03.1998 - 09.2024
Director - Market Risk Monitoring and Product Cont
Peregrine Investment Holdings
03.1994 - 03.1998
Manager - Corporate Finance and Cash Management
Mitsubishi Corporation PLC
01.1990 - 02.1994
Manager- Audit
Price Waterhouse
09.1986 - 10.1989
Treasury
Assoc Member of Corporate Treasurers
Chartered Accountant
Instit of Chartered Accountancy in England/Wales
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy- First Class Honors
University of North London
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