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Robert Reoch

@robertreoch

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Seasoned financial services executive specializing in governance, risk management, and digital transformation.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek NED or senior advisory roles in regulated financial institutions where I can provide independent oversight, strengthen governance, drive digital transformation, manage risk, and collaborate with boards to deliver strategic outcomes.

I am a seasoned financial services executive with over three decades of experience across investment banking, capital markets, asset management, FinTech and digital transformation, having worked at institutions including J.P. Morgan, Nomura, Bank of America and HSBC. I combine deep regulatory and risk expertise with practical board governance experience to provide independent, evidence-based challenge and strategic direction.

I have led digital strategy and transformation initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance, served as a Non-Executive Director since 2014 providing oversight across Risk, Audit and Compliance committees, founded and ran a specialist credit advisory firm, and launched a peer-to-peer lending platform. I focus on building consensus across stakeholders, applying commercial judgement, and strengthening governance in member-focused and regulated financial institutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Non-Executive Director

Current

Bank of the Philippine Islands Europe

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)

Provide independent board oversight for European retail and wholesale banking operations, contributing to Risk, Audit and Compliance Committees and shaping risk appetite and governance frameworks.

Board Governance Risk Management Compliance Audit Committee Stakeholder Engagement

Current

Senior Advisor

Current

New College Capital Ltd.

Jan 2007 - Present (18 years 7 months)

Advise high-net-worth clients on investment and asset management strategies, delivering risk-adjusted returns and regulatory-compliant solutions and launching a peer-to-peer lending platform for investor access to consumer lending.

Investment Advisory Asset Management Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Client Relationship Management

Head of Digital Strategic Solutions

HSBC

Jan 2016 - Jan 2024 (8 years)

Led digital transformation initiatives across Institutional Sales, Markets and Securities Services, building stakeholder consensus and delivering strategic digital solutions within a large regulated bank.

Digital Transformation Product Strategy Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance Change Management Institutional Sales

Non-Executive Director

Nebraska SA

Jan 2001 - Jan 2021 (20 years)

Served on the board with focus on risk management and strategic oversight, providing independent challenge and support to executive leadership over two decades.

Board Governance Risk Management Compliance Non Executive Duties Stakeholder Management

Trustee

Knightsbridge School Educational Trust

Jan 2011 - Jan 2018 (7 years)

Provided governance oversight and strategic direction to the educational trust, ensuring compliance and contributing to stakeholder-focused leadership and policy.

Governance Trustee Duties Compliance Strategic Planning Stakeholder Engagement

Managing Partner

Reoch Credit Partners LLP

Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 (6 years)

Founded and led a specialist advisory firm providing credit markets and risk management expertise to financial institutions and regulators, establishing industry relationships and best-practice advisory services.

Credit Markets Risk Management Advisory Structured Finance Product Development

Managing Director

Bank of America

Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 (4 years)

Led global credit derivatives and structured credit businesses and regional fixed income operations across San Francisco, London and Hong Kong, driving product development and commercial execution.

Regional Leadership Risk Management Product Development

Global Head of Credit Derivatives

Nomura International

Jan 1996 - Jan 1997 (1 year)

Built and led the global credit derivatives business, developing structured products and trading capabilities while navigating regulatory and market challenges.

Derivatives Risk Management Product Development Regulatory Compliance

Vice President

J.P. Morgan

Jan 1986 - Jan 1996 (10 years)

Advised on M&A, project finance and capital markets across New York, London and Hong Kong and pioneered credit derivatives development while delivering cross-border corporate advisory services.

M&A Project Finance Capital Markets Corporate Advisory Advisory