Compliance ExpertiseFinancial Innovation
Damien Villani
Compliance Officer at InCore Bank
Expert in
Banking Regulation
Risk Management
Digital Assets
AML Monitoring
About me
Hi 👋, I'm Damien Villani, a professional Compliance Officer with extensive experience in Swiss bankingsince 2013. Currently working at InCore Bank AG in Zurich, Switzerland, focusing on transactional banking and cryptocurrency & digital assets compliance. I am a product owner and subject matter expert for compliance monitoring software implementation, specializing in AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, and risk assessment procedures in Switzerland's financial sector.
Fluent in French, German, and English, with conversational skills in Spanish. I am sociable, professional, ambitious, eager to learn, and passionate about the Swiss financial sector, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation in digital banking.
Compliance
I specialize in regulatory compliance, AML procedures, and KYC processes, ensuring financial institutions maintain the highest standards of integrity and legal compliance.
Risk Management
I excel in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating financial risks, implementing robust frameworks that protect institutions from regulatory and operational challenges.
Digital Assets
I bridge traditional banking compliance with cryptocurrency regulations, developing specialized compliance frameworks for digital asset operations.
Experience
With a decade of experience in banking and compliance, I've worked with leading financial institutions, focusing on regulatory compliance, AML/KYC procedures, and financial innovation. Here are my key professional experiences:
AML
KYC
Cryptocurrency Compliance
Project Management
Software Implementation
Leading compliance initiatives at InCore Bank AG in Zurich, focusing on cryptocurrency compliance and regulatory technology implementation. Product Owner and subject matter expert for AML monitoring tools, providing assistance to front office for compliance questions, analyzing transactions, performing sanctions and risk assessments, and handling compliance reporting.
Jan 2024 - Present
Education & Certifications
Academic background and professional qualifications in finance, compliance and languages.
Bachelor en économie d'entreprise (bilingue FR/DE)
Sep 2018 - Aug 2021Haute école de gestion Fribourg (HEG-FR)
Fribourg, Suisse
CFC d'employé de commerce et maturité commerciale
Aug 2013 - Aug 2016EPCA - Sion
Sion, Suisse
