
Bernard Sim
@bernardsim
I lead regional financial-services transformation, regulatory execution, and governance across APAC and international markets.
What I'm looking for
I've led regional transformation programs at Bank of New York, including APAC commercial strategy alignment, international T+1 settlement transition, ESG reporting strategy, NFRA reporting, and the LIBOR transition across eight jurisdictions.
Previously, I delivered client offboarding and KYC remediation at Deutsche Bank, third-party risk remediation at Standard Chartered, and £2M in cost savings at Barclays. I also bring governance experience as an MCST chairperson and WeCare Community Services fundraising committee member.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fund Raising Committee Member
WeCare Community Services
Dec 2025 - Present (10 months)
Provided guidance and direction in fundraising initiatives for the non-profit, expanding outreach efforts with corporates and individuals. Advocated for addiction recovery through the organization's services and counselling framework.
Chairperson & Council Member
MCST 0611
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Provided board and financial oversight for the property, representing subsidiary proprietors' interests and negotiating with third parties. Facilitated consultation and implementation steps during litigation and regulatory intervention.
Led APAC strategy alignment and international T+1 accelerated settlements transition, focusing on EMEA markets. Defined and implemented ESG sustainability reporting strategy for the European Bank, ensuring CSRD compliance, and led APAC's LIBOR transition across 8 jurisdictions.
Designed a data-driven client offboarding model ensuring risk mitigation and compliance across 13 APAC branches. Led a three-year regulatory remediation program for KYC compliance and reputation management.
Regional Head of Product and Operations
B Infinite Asia
Jun 2018 - Mar 2019 (9 months)
Engineered the regional launch strategy for B Infinite Asia, forming strategic partnerships with Wirecard to expand merchant adoption. Drove commercialization through innovative business models for sustainable profitability.
Third-party Risk Management Project Manager
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Led remediation of critical third-party agreements, securing compliance through strategic negotiations and risk-aligned procurement strategies.
Secured £2M in commercial savings across technology, marketing, and consulting by challenging inefficient spending models to optimize financial outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Republic Polytechnic
Specialist Diploma, Environmental and Corporate Sustainability
2024 -
Specialist diploma in environmental and corporate sustainability.
University College Dublin
Master of Science, Management
2016 -
Master of Science in Management from University College Dublin.
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and Marketing
2014 -
Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance and Marketing.
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma, Media and Communication
2010 -
Diploma in Media and Communication from Singapore Polytechnic.
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