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Phil Barnes

Phil Barnes

Zürich,Zurich

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at UBS, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity through innovative solutions. Expert in data management and quality control, with exceptional skills in stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership. Achieved significant risk reduction and compliance excellence, demonstrating analytical prowess and a knack for stress management.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager / Business Application Owner

UBS
Zurich
01.2014 - Current
  • Event-Payments Application Management: Established ownership of key-entry applications, enhancing data integrity and automating data mapping for operational efficiency
  • Risk Control and Compliance: Spearheaded low-budget solutions, operational stability, and compliance, managing audits, CID data protection, and user access controls
  • SoD Task Force: Reduced user issues bank-wide by managing risk and cross-border collaboration

Global Master Data Management (MDM)

Autoneum Management AG
Winterthur
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Developed governance for global data migration, establishing frameworks and ensuring MDM expertise across teams

Application Change Lead

Givaudan
Winterthur/Geneva
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Conducted requirements gathering, created use cases, and coordinated stakeholder workshops to enhance application functionality in a global team setting

Corporate Data Management and EU Sales Support

Mettler Toledo
Zurich
01.2000 - 12.2011
  • Directed global product data governance, ensuring data quality and compliance; supported EU eService integration and SOX compliance
  • Lead for Business Solutions: Facilitated centralized service applications and provided IT support for sales operations

Junior Consultant

Deutsche Post / GEDAS
Germany
01.1999 - 12.2001
  • Euro-Express Project: Junior Consultant & force team member, coordinating the setup of a help desk system across 15 countries for streamlined data transactions

Y2K Coordinator

Lloyd’s of London
London
01.1998 - 12.1999
  • Managed disaster recovery and compliance for Y2K standards, coordinating industry-wide policy adherence and system readiness

Agricultural Researcher

01.1990 - 12.1999
  • Conducted research at Cranfield University, focusing on foundational technical skills and data analysis

Education

Bsc (Hons) - Agri Tech & Management

Cranfield

Mining / Mineral Studies - Part 1

Camborne School of Mines

National Diploma - Cviil Engineering

Slough College

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Data Management & Quality Control
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Vision & Leadership
  • Stress Management Experience

Personal Information

Nationality: British Swiss

Highlights And Interests

  • Reading & Writing (various topics)
  • Walking & Hiking (Fitness of Life!)
  • Currently Learning Swedish

Languages

English
First Language
German
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Operations Manager / Business Application Owner

UBS
01.2014 - Current

Global Master Data Management (MDM)

Autoneum Management AG
01.2013 - 12.2013

Application Change Lead

Givaudan
01.2012 - 12.2012

Corporate Data Management and EU Sales Support

Mettler Toledo
01.2000 - 12.2011

Junior Consultant

Deutsche Post / GEDAS
01.1999 - 12.2001

Y2K Coordinator

Lloyd’s of London
01.1998 - 12.1999

Agricultural Researcher

01.1990 - 12.1999

Bsc (Hons) - Agri Tech & Management

Cranfield

Mining / Mineral Studies - Part 1

Camborne School of Mines

National Diploma - Cviil Engineering

Slough College

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