Lucia Panizzi
Düsseldorf,Germany
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in leadership, project management, and risk management Demonstrated proficiency in risk and audit management, influencing and negotiation, and inhouse consulting. Adept at working with intercultural and inter-functional teams to drive successful outcomes. Bring to table ability to drive operational excellence and implement transformative strategies. Key skills include stakeholder management, project oversight, and team leadership. Committed to fostering business development and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Business Risk Management Lead
HSBC Germany, Fund Advisory Management
Düsseldorf
03.2021 - Current
- Implemented risk governance framework, providing guidance for the alignment of local implementations to group framework and objectives.
- Set up Operational and Third Party Risk Management policy.
- Identified, monitored and reported Key Risk Indicators and Key Control Indicators.
- Responsible for Business Continuity Plan and Information Security.
- Reported as Department head deputy into Governance committees.
- Ensured appropriate communication with Internal Audit, External Audit and Regulator.
- Managed and supervised team members, providing mentorship and guidance.
Group Internal Audit Manager
HSBC
Düsseldorf
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Planned and led international audit teams (4/5 FTEs) with focus on: credit approval process, rating systems, regulatory and financial crime compliance, asset and liability management, ICAAP.
- Reported on control deficiencies to HSBC Management Board and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
- Verified implementation of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff.
- Created valuable connections with HSBC Senior management.
- Coached internal audit team from to achieve targets and fulfil deadlines.
Assistant Manager, KPMG, Financial Services
KPMG
Frankfurt am Main
10.2011 - 12.2013
- From Senior Associate to Assistant Manager, became SME on topic as CRD IV (credit risk) and EMIR regulation.
- Managed EMIR project plan from end to end, driving and overseeing the implementation of EMIR regulation in bank in Munich.
- Worked in Risk Management department of client in Berlin for 6 months, to implement CRD IV credit capital calculation.
- Was part of external Audit team reviewing Risk Management framework in several German banks.
- Travelled for projects and audit to clients headquarter.
Postdoctoral researcher
Technical University of Darmstadt
Darmstadt
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Planned, coordinated and executed research projects to gain insight into phase transitions in steel.
- Applied research to develop new operational methods and industry-specific applications in interdisciplinary teams.
- Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
- Coordinated lessons for over 500 students.
Scientific researcher
Weierstraß-Institut für Angewandte Analysis (WIAS)
Berlin
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Modelled industrial process (case hardening of steel) by using a commercial tool.
- Prepared scientific papers and reports detailing mathematical research.
- Used mathematical models and techniques to form conclusions based on research results.
- Evaluated quality of processes in steel industry through mathematical modelling.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Mathematics
Technical University of Berlin
02/2006 - 09.2009
Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Mathematics
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
Pisa, Italy 10.2004 - 09.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - Mathematics
Università Degli Studi Di Parma
Parma, Italy 07.1999 - 07.2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Project management
- Risk and audit management
- Influencing and negotiation
- Intercultural and inter-functional team work
- Inhouse Consulting
- Strategic planning
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Native
French
Intermediate
Accomplishments
2000: International School of English, 4 weeks-scholarship, Malta University, "English Upper-Intermediate Level".
2008: Research Grant from "German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)".
2023: HSBC "Resonant Leader" award, HSBC.
2024: HSBC "Diversity & Inclusion" Role Model award.
Certification
2025: Non-Financial Risks Manager, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.
2023: Resonant Leadership Programm, HSBC.
2021: Classic Project Management Foundations, IBO Akademie.
2019: Agile Project Management Foundations, IBO Akademie.
2016: Programm and Change Management Audit Approach Training, HSBC London.
Intermediate Level".
2010: Goethe Institut, "Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom" (C2).
2000: International School of English, Malta University Certificate in "English Upper-Intermediate".
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Director, Business Risk Management Lead
HSBC Germany, Fund Advisory Management
03.2021 - Current
Group Internal Audit Manager
HSBC
01.2014 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager, KPMG, Financial Services
KPMG
10.2011 - 12.2013
Postdoctoral researcher
Technical University of Darmstadt
10.2009 - 09.2011
Scientific researcher
Weierstraß-Institut für Angewandte Analysis (WIAS)
03.2006 - 06.2008
Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Mathematics
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
10.2004 - 09.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - Mathematics
Università Degli Studi Di Parma
07.1999 - 07.2004
Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Mathematics
Technical University of Berlin
02/2006 - 09.2009
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