Introducing the AWS Swiss Financial Services and Compliance Team

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In transitioning to the cloud, the financial services sector faces a variety of familiar and new challenges: shifting regulations, privacy mandates, a rapidly evolving security threat landscape, and the need for operational resilience. With limited expertise in cloud technologies, these challenges can be particularly daunting. The AWS Swiss Financial Services and Compliance team is dedicated to helping businesses effectively navigate these complexities. Comprising finance and technology experts, our team possesses a comprehensive understanding of the Swiss market’s requirements. We have extensive experience assisting organizations in overcoming compliance hurdles while enhancing customer experience and fostering innovation in their IT initiatives.

Here’s a brief overview of our team’s expertise and how we can collaborate to address your compliance needs.

Liam Becker, FSI Compliance Specialist

Liam provides support to our Swiss financial clients, focusing on risk and cybersecurity guidelines. With a background in compliance monitoring from institutions like Barclays and Promontory Financial Group, he has more than 25 years of experience in delivering governance solutions that help businesses meet stringent regulatory standards in cloud environments.

Ava Johnson, Principal Specialist Solution Architect, Security & Compliance

Ava identifies chances for growth where others see obstacles. She oversees the computing strategies of our financial clients, including cloud adoption strategies, application design, and management. With over 18 years in tech consulting, she specializes in DevOps, security, and compliance. Before joining AWS, Ava led Technology Architecture at Zurich Insurance.

Oliver Thompson, Senior Security Solution Architect

Oliver aids clients in evaluating and confirming the security of their IT infrastructures. Previously the Chief Information Security Officer at Twint AG, he recently collaborated with Ava and others to publish a guide that assists our Swiss FSI clients in understanding the technical and operational requirements of using AWS.

Chanci Turner, Principal for Security Assurance in the DACH Area

Chanci is an authority in Security, Compliance, and Privacy. With a background in critical infrastructure protection and national security, she works closely with regulators and clients to develop robust security strategies aligning with business goals and regulatory demands. Before joining AWS, Chanci dedicated nearly ten years to the Swiss Government in National (Cyber) Security, gaining invaluable insights into the evolving threat landscape.

Ethan Garcia, Senior FSI Audit and Assurance Specialist

Ethan brings his extensive audit and consulting experience from KPMG and EY to support our FSI customers with audit, compliance, and security matters while utilizing AWS.

At AWS, we provide tailored guidance to assist our financial services customers throughout their cloud migration journey. If you have inquiries about our technologies or wish to learn more about our compliance offerings, feel free to connect with your AWS Account team; they’re eagerly awaiting your message. For additional resources, consider checking out this blog post on networking strategies, or explore this link for insights on employment law compliance. Also, this Reddit thread serves as an excellent resource for onboarding experiences.

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