Pierre Kiffer
9 Rue Engelhardt
Summary
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about Investments Services and 25 years + experience in Luxembourg and Germany Fund industry . Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Director
BNY Mellon
12.2020 - Current
- Manage staff of seven (Luxembourg and Poland).
- Recruited, developed, motivated and retained talent across multiple geographic locations.
- Supports and endorses quality assurance function of audit team.
- Drives risk assessment process and oversaw audit coverage.
- Drives automation and data analytics opportunities to conduct audit work.
- Manages audit teams and audit engagements for Corporate Trust, Asset Services, AML/Compliance, HR.
- Legal Entity Owner for BNY Mellon Luxembourg and Milan branches of BNY Mellon European Bank.
- Part of BNY Mellon Luxembourg Senior Management team and participation to Branch Management Committees.
- Lead and subject matter expert for Internal Audit Corporate Trust (including member of line of business EMEA Risk Committee. Further expertise in Trustee and Depository, Asset Servicing, Alternative Investment Services.
- Participation to clients due diligence meetings.
- Actively participates in methodology enhancements.
- Maintain relationship with external audits, regulators in collaboration with BNY Mellon European Bank Chief Auditor.
Senior Audit Group Manager
BNY Mellon
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Manage and direct implementation of all aspects of an audit project (local, regional or global) in accordance with department methodologies, IIA standards and regulatory requirements for local, regional and global audit projects.
- Development and elaboration of the audit universe risk assessment process.
- Legal Entity Owner for BNY Mellon Luxembourg and Milan branches of BNY Mellon European Bank.
- Lead and subject matter expert for Internal Audit Corporate Trust. Further expertise in Asset Servicing, Alternative Investment Services.
- Maintain relationship with external audits, regulators in collaboration with BNY Mellon European Bank Chief Auditor.
Audit Group Manager
BNY Mellon
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed staff of three (Germany and Poland).
- Managed and directed implementation fo all aspects of an audit project or other assignments.
- Contributed to the annual universe risk assessment process, elaboration of the audit plan.
- Legal Entity Owner for the three BNY Mellon Frankfurt Legal Entities.
- Built and maintained relationships with internal clients, external auditors and regulators.
Audit Senior
BNY Mellon
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Supervised team staff of two.
- Supported creation of the internal audit team in Germany.
- Auditor in charge for local, regional and global audits. Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Prepared working papers, audit reports and supporting documentation for audit findings in line with departments policies.
- Identified management control weaknesses and supported audit clients with value added suggestions for remediation.
Unit Manager Corporate Trust Services
BNY Mellon
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Managed staff of seven (Luxembourg and Milan).
- Managed all daily operations for Corporate Trust Luxembourg, Frankfurt and Milan for Paying Agency, Specialised Depository activities.
- In charge of building new operating models including location strategy and implementation of new systems (billing,
- In charge of collections and invoice management-
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Point of contact for internal and external audits.
- Owner and developer of Operations Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA).
Senior Administrator Paying Agency
Dresdner Bank
09.2001 - 09.2005
- Claims and invoices to issuers; Funds collection as Principal Paying Agent;Investigations with Depository Agents.
- Processing incoming and outcoming of physical securities including private clients.
- Daily account reconciliations and Queries handling.
Paying Agency Administrator Trust Services
JP Morgan/Chase Manhattan Bank
01.1998 - 08.2001
- Day-to-day payment processing and daily accounting.
- Daily nostro reconciliation and handling customers queries.
- Customer Service for State of Israel Bonds.
Education
No Degree - Certificat D´Enseignement (C.A.P.E.S)
IUFM
Nancy06.1997
Military Service
France1995
Bachelor of Arts - British And North American Literatures
Nancy II University
Nancy, France06.1994
High School Diploma -
Lycée Colbert
Thionville, France1989
Skills
- Team Leadership and coaching/Mentoring
- Process Improvement/Audit Professional Practices
- Report Writing
- Stakeholder Management
- Legal Entity Committee Reporting
- Industry Knowledge
- Adaptability
- Ethics and Integrity
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Advanced
C1
Italian
Elementary
A2
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies
Singing (soloist and choir), piano
Active Member of several associations (theater, choir, nature)
Timeline
Audit Director
BNY Mellon
12.2020 - Current
Senior Audit Group Manager
BNY Mellon
04.2018 - 12.2020
Audit Group Manager
BNY Mellon
07.2015 - 03.2018
Audit Senior
BNY Mellon
06.2011 - 06.2015
Unit Manager Corporate Trust Services
BNY Mellon
10.2007 - 05.2011
Senior Administrator Paying Agency
Dresdner Bank
09.2001 - 09.2005
Paying Agency Administrator Trust Services
JP Morgan/Chase Manhattan Bank
01.1998 - 08.2001
No Degree - Certificat D´Enseignement (C.A.P.E.S)
IUFM
Military Service
Bachelor of Arts - British And North American Literatures
Nancy II University
High School Diploma -
Lycée Colbert
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